Compared with the sludge from gravity sedimentation, it is difficult for operations to
settle the sludge occurred from dissolved-air-flotation (DAF). Even though there are
some problems in treating DAF sludge with conventional gravity thickeners, those has
been used until now. In this study, Solid Flux theory for gravity thickening was
applied to the solid Flux of DAF sludge through flotation in order to develop new
methodology for treatment of DAF sludge. Also, characteristics of DAF sludge were
investigated. From the experiment results, it was revealed that the higher the polymer
dosage, at fixed the solid concentration, the greater the rising velocity becomes. When
we applied solid flux theory, the relationship, which is similar to that of gravity
thickening, has been achieved. Also, we could find the proper polymer dosage from the
rising velocity is about 50 mg/L. Consequently, the limiting solid flux can be derlved
from the relationship between the total solid flux and the withdrawal velocity of DAF
sludge. furthermore, the factors, such as solid concentrations, bubble volume, pH,
zeta potential, and temperature, have effects on the flotation and sedimentation for
DAF sludge treatment.