Abstract
A variable-order model provides a closely approximate, explicit solution for the flux of a limiting substrate into a 'deep' fixed bacterial film. The model incorporates concepts of liquid-layer mass transport, Monod kinetics, and molecular diffusion. The derived equation provides an explicit solution for the flux into a bacterial film, and for this reason, it should aid in the application of fundamental, fixed-film kinetics to practical reactor problems. Examples are given to illustrate use of the model.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | J. ENVIRON. ENG. DIV. AM. SOC. CIV. ENG. |
| Pages | 889-900 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Volume | 104 |
| Edition | 5 EE5 |
| State | Published - Oct 1978 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Medicine(all)