Economic implications of fine-pore diffuser aging

Aerobic biological treatment, such as the activated sludge process, is commonly used for municipal wastewater treatment. Fine-pore diffusers have virtually replaced coarse-bubble diffusers in such operations, but most of the plant's energy expenditure is still consumed by aeration. Therefore, t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation. - 1998. - 78(2006), 8 vom: 30. Aug., Seite 810-5
1. Verfasser: Rosso, Diego (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Stenstrom, Michael K
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation
Schlagworte:Evaluation Study Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Oxygen S88TT14065
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