Cultivation, granulation and characteristics of anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing sludge in sequencing batch reactor

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.L. Hu ◽  
P. Zheng ◽  
Q. Mahmood ◽  
H.F. Qian ◽  
D.L. Wu
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Shock Loading ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Granular Sludge ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Nitrite Removal

Anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (SBR) was started-up by inoculating the nitrifying activated sludge. After an operation of 72 d, the bioreactor reached at steady state with ammonia and nitrite removal percentages higher than 95%. During operation, the sludge granulated in the reactor. The morphology and internal structure of sludge granules changed conspicuously, the density increased while the color changed from khaki to red. The average granular diameter grew from 1.2 to 3.69 mm, and its settling velocity accelerated from 107.68 to 118.49 m/h. Sludge granulation improved the tolerance to hydraulic shock loading, and reduced sludge washout (TSS < 0.028 g/L). The dominant bacterial communities (filamentous and cocci) in nitrifying activated sludge were replaced by irregular shaped ANAMMOX bacterial species gradually. An increase of ANAMMOX rate was achieved with the increasing granular diameter. SBR is a useful reactor to cultivate ANAMMOX granular sludge, while granular ANAMMOX sludge thus developed can be used as seeding sludge in a pilot-scale or full scale wastewater treatment plant.

scholarly journals The treatment of solvent recovery raffinate by aerobic granular sludge in a pilot-scale sequencing batch reactor

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 746-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bei Long ◽  
Chang-zhu Yang ◽  
Wen-hong Pu ◽  
Jia-kuan Yang ◽  
Guo-sheng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Granular Sludge ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Aerobic Granular Sludge ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Solvent Recovery ◽  
Mixed Liquor

Mature aerobic granular sludge (AGS) was inoculated for the start-up of a pilot-scale sequencing batch reactor for the treatment of high concentration solvent recovery raffinate (SRR). The proportion of simulated wastewater (SW) (w/w) in the influent gradually decreased to zero during the operation, while volume of SRR gradually increased from zero to 10.84 L. AGS was successfully domesticated after 48 days, which maintained its structure during the operation. The domesticated AGS was orange, irregular, smooth and compact. Sludge volume index (SVI), SV30/SV5, mixed liquor volatile suspended solids/mixed liquor suspended solids (MLVSS/MLSS), extracellular polymeric substances, proteins/polysaccharides, average particle size, granulation rate, specific oxygen utilization rates (SOUR)H and (SOUR)N of AGS were about 38 mL/g, 0.97, 0.52, 39.73 mg/g MLVSS, 1.17, 1.51 mm, 96.66%, 47.40 mg O2/h g volatile suspended solids (VSS) and 8.96 mg O2/h g VSS, respectively. Good removal effect was achieved by the reactor. Finally, the removal rates of chemical oxygen demand (COD), total inorganic nitrogen (TIN), NH4+-N and total phosphorus (TP) were more than 98%, 96%, 97% and 97%, respectively. The result indicated gradually increasing the proportion of real wastewater in influent was a useful domestication method, and the feasibility of AGS for treatment of high C/N ratio industrial wastewater.

Sequencing batch reactor (SBR) as optimal method for production of granular activated sludge (GAS) – fluid dynamic investigations

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 151-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.E. Zima ◽  
L. Díez ◽  
W. Kowalczyk ◽  
A. Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Multiphase Flow ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Aerobic Condition ◽  
Granular Sludge ◽  
Aerobic Granular Sludge ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Optimal Method

Fluid dynamic investigations of multiphase flow (fluid, air, granules) in a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) are presented. SBR can be considered as an attractive technology for cultivation of granular activated sludge (GAS). Granulation is a complicated process and its mechanism is not fully understood yet. Many factors influence the formation and structure of aerobic granular sludge in a bioreactor. Extracellular polymer substances (EPS) and superficial gas velocity (SGV) play a crucial role for granules formation. Additionally, it is supposed that EPS production is stimulated by mechanical forces. It is also assumed that hydrodynamic effects have a major influence on the formation, shape and size of GAS in SBR under aerobic condition. However, the influence of stress on granulation is poorly investigated. Thus, in the present paper, fluid dynamic investigations of multiphase flow in a SBR, particularly effect of normal and shear strain, are reported. In order to analyse multiphase flow in the SBR, optical in-situ techniques with particle image velocimetry (PIV) and particle tracking velocimetry (PTV) are implemented. Obtained results show a characteristic flow pattern in a SBR. It is pointed out that additional effects like particle-wall collisions, inter particle collisions, erosion can also affect significantly granules formation.

scholarly journals Design of Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Treatment Plant for Abattoir Wastewater (A Case of Apa Mmini Stream)

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Ogbebor Daniel ◽  
Ndekwu, Benneth Onyedikachukwu
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Sequence Batch Reactor ◽  
The Impact

Aim: The study aimed at designing a wastewater treatment method for removal of (Biological Oxygen Demand) BOD5 using Sequencing batch reactor (SBR). Study Design: SBR functions as a fill-and-draw type of activated sludge system involving a single complete-mix reactor where all steps of an activated sludge process take place. Methodology: The intermittent nature of slaughterhouse wastewaters favours batch treatment methods like sequence batch reactor (SBR). Attempts to remediate the impact of this BOD5 on the stream, led to the design of a sequence batch reactor which was designed to treat slaughterhouse effluent of 1000 L. Results: The oxygen requirement for effective removal of BOD5 to 95% was determined to be 21.10513 kgO2/d, while L:B  of 3:1 was considered for the reactor. Also, air mixing pressure for the design was 0.16835 bar, while settling velocity was . Conclusion: To ensure proper treatment of BOD5 load of the slaughterhouse, a sequencing Batch reactor of 1000 litre carrying capacity was designed. For effective operation of this design, the pressure exerted by the mixing air was 0.16835 bar which was far greater than the pressure exerted by the reactor content and the nozzle. Settling velocity of 0.0003445 m/s for 0.887 hrs was required for the reactor to be stable and a theoretical air requirement of 1.6884 m³/d was calculated. Hence the power dissipated by the rising air bubbles to ensure efficient mixing of oxygen in the reactor was calculated as 26530003.91 Kilowatts. With these design parameters, the high BOD5 load downstream of the river can be treated to fall below the FMEnv recommended limit of 50 mg/l.

Pilot scale study of sequencing batch reactor (SBR) retrofit with integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS): nitrogen removal and design consideration

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renzun Zhao ◽  
Hong Zhao ◽  
Rich Dimassimo ◽  
Guoren Xu
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Nitrogen Removal ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Design Consideration ◽  
Fixed Film ◽  
Seeding Effect ◽  
Pilot Scale Reactor ◽  
Scale Reactor

IFAS process was coupled with SBR operation in a pilot-scale reactor to verify the feasibility and to evaluate the performance of IFAS-SBR. Significant nitrification improvement in the IFAS-SBR system was observed, which is attributed to both the introduction of attached-growth biomass on media carriers and the “seeding effect” by biofilm sloughing.

scholarly journals WASTEWATER CHARACTERIZATION AND SEQUENCING BATCH REACTOR OPERATION FOR AEROBIC GRANULAR SLUDGE CULTIVATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazlami Fikri Basri ◽  
Aznah Nor Anuar ◽  
Mohd Hakim Ab Halim
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Cycle Time ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plant ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Granular Sludge ◽  
Aerobic Granular Sludge ◽  
Operation Cycle ◽  
Influent Wastewater

Studying the possibility of forming aerobic granules on real domestic sewage was a logical step in the scaling-up process and development of Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology. It was noted that influent wastewater composition and Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) operation cycle time are important factors that can influence the formation of AGS. Therefore, this study aims to determine the suitability of influent wastewater from Bunus Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for AGS cultivation and then propose a proper SBR operation cycle time. In this study, wastewater characterization was done for the influent of wastewater treatment plant located in Bunus, Kuala Lumpur. The result was then analysed and compared with previous research to determine the suitability of AGS cultivation. The information on SBR from previous studies were also gathered to propose SBR operation cycle time that suit the Bunus WWTP influent. The findings indicate that the wastewater can be characterized as low strength domestic wastewater with low organic and nutrients content. The values of related parameters in this study have shown that influent wastewater of Bunus WWTP is suitable for cultivating AGS. For the proposed SBR operation, the cycle time is 3h, which consist of 60 min (fill), 110 min (aerate), 5 min (settle), and 5 min (discharge), respectively.

Commissioning and operational experiences for the 160ML/d Woodman Point Sequencing Batch Reactor - control of settleability and denitrification using bioselectors

2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (7) ◽  
pp. 213-220
Author(s):  
W.K. Bagg ◽  
M.C. Newland ◽  
H. Rule
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Storage Mechanism ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Cycle Plays ◽  
Continuous Technology ◽  
Short Time

Achieving and maintaining good biomass settling characteristics is a critical process design objective for any activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), whether intermittent or continuous technology. One way of ensuring good sludge settleability in intermittent WWTPs is the incorporation of bioselectors in the process. A bioselector is essentially a small discrete reactor volume designed primarily for carbon absorption, in which activated sludge organisms are exposed to a high substrate concentration for a relatively short time. It is normally very much smaller than an anoxic zone and the activated sludge recycle is only a fraction of that typically adopted in continuous plants. With proper conditioning, recycled biomass rapidly absorbs and stores soluble organic wastewater components before transfer to the main treatment basin. This absorption and storage mechanism, and careful management of aeration throughout the intermittent treatment cycle, plays a crucial role in many subsequent growth and treatment processes, including sludge floc formation, denitrification and biological phosphorus removal. This paper examines some design considerations, and reviews the benefits of bioselectors by reference to the commissioning and initial operation of the new 160ML/d Woodman Point Sequencing Batch Reactor in Perth, Western Australia. The applicability of bioselectors in continuous plants is discussed.

Granulation of activated sludge in a pilot-scale sequencing batch reactor for the treatment of low-strength municipal wastewater

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 751-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing-Jie Ni ◽  
Wen-Ming Xie ◽  
Shao-Gen Liu ◽  
Han-Qing Yu ◽  
Ying-Zhe Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Municipal Wastewater ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Low Strength
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