Numerical Modeling of Electromagnetic Field Spatiotemporal Evolution to Evaluate the Effects on Calcium Carbonate Crystallization
Desalination(2024)
摘要
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) scaling is a significant impediment to water systems. Electromagnetic field (EMF) treatment is a promising approach to control scaling owing to its simplicity and low or no energy requirements. However, the underlying mechanisms by which EMF impacts CaCO3 crystallization remain unclear due to the challenges in measuring the EMFs in feed solutions and the lack of a fundamental understanding of the applied EMFs and the observed physicochemical phenomena. To fill this knowledge gap, a high-fidelity COMSOL model was first developed to simulate EMFs in bulk solutions for three alternating current-induced EMF devices with different configurations and properties. These were then integrated with experimental data to unveil the underlying mechanism by which applied EMFs alter the physicochemical processes. The study revealed that even low-strength EMFs (e.g., electric fields <0.15 V/m and magnetic fields <0.03 mT) promoted CaCO3 precipitation in bulk solutions. The electric fields created by these EMF devices resulted in higher Lorentz force compared to their induced magnetic fields. The methodology of this study offers the capability to predict the effectiveness of different EMF devices in facilitating crystallization processes, and these mechanistic insights lay the foundation for the smart design of EMF devices for diverse water treatment applications.
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Electromagnetic field (EMF),Calcium carbonate,Crystallization,EMF characterization,Lorentz force,COMSOL simulation
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