Detachment of solids and nitrifiers in integrated, fixed-film activated sludge systems
Despite the importance of detachment to biofilm processes, detachment phenomena are not well understood. In this study, researchers investigated biofilm detachment from free-floating biofilm carriers that were established in an integrated, fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) installation in Mississau...
Veröffentlicht in: | Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation. - 1998. - 80(2008), 12 vom: 01. Dez., Seite 2202-8 |
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Format: | Aufsatz |
Sprache: | English |
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation |
Schlagworte: | Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Sewage Nitrogen N762921K75 |
Zusammenfassung: | Despite the importance of detachment to biofilm processes, detachment phenomena are not well understood. In this study, researchers investigated biofilm detachment from free-floating biofilm carriers that were established in an integrated, fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) installation in Mississauga, Ontario. A method for assessing detachment from biofilm carrier systems was devised, evaluated, and refined during this study. In the absence of substrate, superficial air velocity significantly affected the 24-hour detachment rates of total suspended solids from the carriers. Short-term growth conditions did not appear to significantly affect the rate of detachment of solids and nitrifiers. The measured solids-detachment rates were found to be described by a second order function of biofilm attached growth total solids with a detachment coefficient of 0.006 +/- 0.0008 (g/m x d)(-1) |
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Beschreibung: | Date Completed 20.03.2009 Date Revised 23.09.2019 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
ISSN: | 1554-7531 |