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Among several separation processes, the air flotation distinguish as remarkably high potential separation process related
to its high separation efficiency and throughput, energy-efficient, simple process, cost-effective, applicable to a
wide range of oily wastewater and no by-products. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of the type and
concentration of surfactant on the stability of oil-water emulsion and efficiency of the separation process. For this
purpose, three types of surfactant where used (anionic SDS, mixed nonionic Span 85/Tween 80, and cationic CTAB).
The results demonstrated that the Span 85/Tween 80 surfactant has the best stability, and it increases with the surfactant
concentration augmentation. The removal ef
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