Design of fixed-film processes with steady-state-biofilm model

B. E. Rittmann; P. L. McCarty

Design of fixed-film processes with steady-state-biofilm model

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Abstract

A single, fundamental model of biofilm kinetics is shown to be capable of accurately predicting the performance of large-scale, fixed-film processes for denitrification, methanogenesis, and aerobic oxidation. The reactor configurations are fluidized and fixed-bed filters and a rotating disc. The model, which is based on fundamental and independently obtainable parameters of bacterial kinetics and mass transport for a steady-state biofilm, requires no fitting factors. The biofilm model can help suggest useful processes, indicate when other processes will be unable to fulfill design requirements, and help design pilot and full-scale facilities.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	271-281
Number of pages	11
Journal	Progress in water technology
Volume	12
Issue number	6
State	Published - Jan 1 1980
Externally published	Yes
Event	Water Pollut Res, Proc of the Int Conf of the IAWPR, 10th - Toronto, Ont, Can Duration: Jun 23 1980 → Jun 27 1980

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Environmental Science(all)
Engineering(all)
Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)

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