Comparative Study of Biological Phosphorus Removal by Activated Sludge in a Pilot Plant and in Laboratory Batch Experiments

1990 ◽  
Vol 22 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 279-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Streichan ◽  
D. Junghans ◽  
G. Schön
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

Design of nutrient removal activated sludge systems

2003 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Manga ◽  
J. Ferrer ◽  
A. Seco ◽  
F. Garcia-Usach
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Nutrient Removal ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
Activated Sludge Systems

A mechanistic mathematical model for nutrient and organic matter removal was used to describe the behavior of a nitrification denitrification enhanced biological phosphorus removal (NDEBPR) system. This model was implemented in a user-friendly software DESASS (design and simulation of activated sludge systems). A 484-L pilot plant was operated to verify the model results. The pilot plant was operated for three years over three different sludge ages. The validity of the model was confirmed with data from the pilot plant. Also, the utility of DESASS as a valuable tool for designing NDEBPR systems was confirmed.

The EAWAG Bio-P module for activated sludge model No. 3

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 61-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Siegrist ◽  
L. Rieger ◽  
G. Koch ◽  
M. Kühnl ◽  
W. Gujer
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Municipal Wastewater ◽  
Endogenous Respiration ◽  
Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
Standard Parameter ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

An additional module for the prediction of enhanced biological phosphorus removal is presented on the basis of a calibrated version of ASM3. The module uses modified processes from ASM2d but neglects the fermentation of readily degradable substrate. Biomass decay is modeled in the form of endogenous respiration as in ASM3. The glycogen pool and biologically induced P-precipitation is not taken into account. The module was systematically calibrated with experimental data from various batch experiments, a full-scale WWTP and a pilot plant treating Swiss municipal wastewater. A standard parameter set allowed all data to be simulated.

The requirement of metal cations for enhanced biological phosphorus removal by activated sludge

1999 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikram M. Pattarkine ◽  
Clifford W. Randall
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Phosphorus Uptake ◽  
Metal Cations ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
Potassium Magnesium

The objectives of the study described in this paper were to study the requirements of potassium, magnesium, and calcium for enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) and to determine whether either potassium or magnesium could support EBPR on its own. Batch experiments indicated that phosphorus uptake by the sludge was affected by the availability of potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Both potassium and magnesium were simultaneously required and neither was adequate by itself for EBPR. Calcium did not appear to be required for EBPR, and did not seem to be involved in biologically mediated chemical precipitation.

Dynamic modelling of enhanced biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal in activated sludge systems

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-210
Author(s):  
M. Maurer ◽  
W. Gujer
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Dynamic Modelling ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
P Release ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
Activated Sludge Systems ◽  
Model Approach

A dynamic model for the description of enhanced biological phosphorus removal is presented. Model approach and structure were mainly adopted from the “Activated Sludge Model (ASM) No 2”. Two additional processes for the anoxic growth of phosphorus accumulating organisms (PAO) and anoxic storage of polyphosphate were included. The model was further enhanced with three processes describing biologically induced phosphorus precipitation. Stoichiometric coefficients for anoxic conditions are modified under the consideration of a 35% reduction of energy yield compared with oxygen as electron acceptor. In addition, a ratio for the anaerobic P-release per substrate taken-up is introduced, which depends on pH, glycogen and substrate. With the aid of 18 batch-experiments and measurements from a WWT pilot plant, a set of kinetic parameter was estimated, that was able to reproduce satisfactorily the nutrient removal behaviour of the investigated sludge.

Innovative methods for sludge characterization in biological phosphorus removal systems

1999 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 37-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damir Brdjanovic ◽  
Mark C. M. van Loosdrecht ◽  
Christine M. Hooijmans ◽  
Takashi Mino ◽  
Guy J. Alaerts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Chemical Measurement ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Sludge Characterization ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

This paper describes several techniques and methods for sludge characterization which are recently developed and used in our ongoing research on biological phosphorus removal (BPR): (i) chemical measurement of the poly-hydroxy-alkanoate (PHA) content of the biomass, (ii) bioassay for glycogen determination in BPR systems, (iii) determination of the fraction of denitrifying phosphorus accumulating organisms (DPAOs) in P-removing sludge, (iv) determination of the aerobic and anoxic ATP/NADH2 ratio (δ value) in BPR systems, and (v) determination of the glycogen accumulating organisms (GAOs) / phosphorus accumulating organisms (PAOs) ratio in activated sludge.

The Influence of Nitrogen on Phosphorus Removal in Activated Sludge Plants

1982 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 31-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
J L Barnard
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Phosphate Removal ◽  
Electron Donors ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Anaerobic Conditions ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

This paper discusses the need for anaerobiases as a pre-requisite for phosphorus removal in activated sludge plants and the effect of nitrates on the anaerobic conditions. If the plant could be operated to avoid nitrification, biological phosphorus removal presents no problems. When nitrification is required, the nitrates must be reduced to a low level through internal denitrification. If sufficient carbon is available to ensure complete removal of the nitrates and anaerobic conditions in a specific zone in the plant, good phosphate removal can be ensured. Below COD : TKN ratios of 10 : 1 it is becoming more difficult to control the plant and special care should be taken to determine not only the quantity of organic carbon available as electron donors for removal of the nitrates but also the form in which it arrives at the plant.

Biochemical Aspects of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal from Wastewater

1985 ◽  
Vol 17 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 23-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Hascoet ◽  
M. Florentz ◽  
P. Granger
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Phosphorus Uptake ◽  
Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
The Past ◽  
Nitrate Addition ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
Microbiological Analyses

Enhanced biological phosphorus removal from wastewater by means of microorganisms found in activated sludge has for the past few years been the subject of much research and it is now commonly recognized that an activated sludge system must include alternating anaerobic-aerobic periods. The present article covers biochemical aspects of this phenomenon using a phosphorus removing biomass obtained in a laboratory-scale pilot with alternating phases and a synthetic substrate feed. The percentage of phosphorus obtained in the pilot sludge was four times greater than that of a conventional sludge plant. By exposing the same biomass to different conditions and using 31P Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, we were able to accurately pin-point the various forms of phosphorus found within cells and follow their development during the course of alternating phases. The following results were obtained:the transformation of phosphorus in its inorganic to polyphosphate form depends on the medium's level of oxygenation,the presence of nitrates disturbs the anaerobic period but does not affect phosphorus uptake in the aerated period.Continuous nitrate addition alters biomass behaviour in the anaerobic phase, which loses the capacity to release phosphorus,copper at a concentration of over 1 mg Cu2+/1 inhibits phosphorus uptake in the aerated phase. Various microbiological analyses made on the pilot biomass isolated conventional bacteria found in activated sludge.

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