Bromate formation computer simulation of laboratory kinetic experiments

Bromate (BrO{sub 3}-) formation during ozonation of bromide-containing waters was simulated primarily on the basis of previously published reaction rates in combination with experimental data. According to the calculations, both direct ozonation and indirect oxidation pathways were responsible for BrO{sub 3}- formation. Furthermore, water quality parameters and treatment processes influenced both ozone decomposition and bromate formation kinetics. It was found that the simulation model was useful for the understanding of BrO{sub 3}- formation mechanisms and kinetics.