Modeling phototrophic biofilms in a plug-flow reactor

The use of phototrophic biofilms in wastewater treatment has been recognized as a potential option for development of new reactor configurations. For better understanding of these systems, a numerical model was developed including relevant microbial processes. As a novelty, this model was implemente...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research. - 1986. - 70(2014), 7 vom: 16., Seite 1261-70
1. Verfasser: Muñoz Sierra, J D (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Picioreanu, C, van Loosdrecht, M C M
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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