C&EN

Impact of Slowly Biodegradable COD and Loosely Bound Polymeric Substances Accumulation in High-Rate Activated Sludge: Implications for Bioflocculation and Organic Matter Harvesting

This study investigates the impact of loosely bound (LB-) and tightly bound (TB-) polymeric substances (PS) on bioflocculation and organic matter harvesting in High Rate Activated Sludge (HRAS) ...
CEO

What is densified activated sludge?

This process involves aggregating sludge into dense flocs with low SVI30 values, utilizing equipment such as hydrocyclones and centrifuges, and applying chemicals like chlorine or biocides to prevent ...
IEEE

System identification of activated sludge process

Abstract: In this paper, an activated sludge process model is obtained using two nonlinear system identification techniques. These techniques are Nonlinear ARX Modeling and Hammerstein-Wiener Modeling ...
JSTOR Daily

Types of Activated Sludge Which Separate Poorly

The primary factor controlling the performance of an activated sludge process is separation of sludge solids from the effluent in the secondary sedimentation tank. Unfortunately, too many people in ...
EurekAlert!

The activated sludge process at a wastewater treatment plant and virus particles visualized using nanoparticle tracking analysis (IMAGE)

The efficient running of wastewater treatment plants is an essential part of modern society. Just like humans, wastewater treatment plants can get sick, due to viral attacks. Now, new research from ...