A Pilot-Scale Experimental Research on Biological Phosphorus Removal in a Modified SBR Treating Urban Wastewater

2012 ◽  
Vol 550-553 ◽  
pp. 2329-2332
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Tao Tao ◽  
Xue Bin Li ◽  
Jiong Hui Li
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Urban Wastewater ◽  
Residual Sludge ◽  
Urban Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
Very High

A pilot-scale modified SBR process was used to treat urban wastewater. The average NH4+-N efficiency removal was 98 %. The average TN removal efficiency was 52 %. The average TP removal efficiency was 85 %. The average COD removal efficiency was 85 %. The average effluent NH4+-N was 0.34 mg/L. The average effluent TN was 12 mg/L. The average effluent phosphorus was 0.75 mg/L. The average effluent COD was 35 mg/L. The result shows that the increase of 100 mg/L MLSS concentrations by proliferation or decrease of 100 mg/L MLSS concentrations by discharging residual sludge can remove 1 mg/L total phosphorus from wastewater. The faster the MLSS increases, the higher efficiency the phosphorus removal is achieved. When MLSS is fluctuating or decreasing, the phosphorus removal would be worse than MLSS increase. When MLSS increases 500 mg/L everyday, phosphorus removal efficiency would be very high; the average phosphorus removal efficiency would be higher than 90 % in the most urban wastewater treatment plant.

Biological phosphorus uptake in submerged biofilters with nitrogen removal

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (10-11) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. F. Gonçalves ◽  
L. Le Grand ◽  
F. Rogalla
Keyword(s):  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Phosphorus Uptake ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Low Phosphorus ◽  
Nitrification And Denitrification ◽  
Aerated Filter ◽  
Filter Bed ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

This paper introduces biological phosphorus removal (Bio-P) from wastewater on a submerged biofilter. Pilot scale research was carried out over a period of two years using a floating upflow aerated filter, originally designed for nitrification and denitrification of sewage. The factors which influence Bio-P on fixed film processes and the possible biofilter configurations which eliminate C, N and P are discussed. The procedures are applicable to all types of treatment plants using biofilters, both new and already in existence, making no distinction between the different processes available today, co-current and counter-current filters. Biological phosphorus removal can be associated to the different treatment levels required: organic matter removal; secondary nitrification secondary nitrification and denitrification. For the third option - complete nutrient removal, treatment is completed with a hydraulic retention time in the filter bed of under four hours. Because of the simultaneous filtration with effluent SS below 10 mg/l, low phosphorus residuals can be achieved by Bio-P alone. The modifications required for setting up this operating procedure on any treatment plant are presented.

Effects of injection of acetic acid and propionic acid for total phosphorus removal at high temperature in enhanced biological phosphorus removal process

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 2023-2028 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Y. Ki ◽  
K. H. Kwon ◽  
S. W. Kim ◽  
K. S. Min ◽  
T. U. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Carbon Source ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Total Phosphorus ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
External Carbon Source ◽  
Removal Process ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

In summer, wastewater treatment plant total phosphorus (TP) removal efficiency is low in South Korea. The reason is because of high temperatures or significant fluctuation of inflow characteristics caused by frequent rainfall. Hence, this study tried to raise TP removal efficiency by injecting fixed external carbon sources in real sewage. Polyphosphate accumulating organisms (PAOs) and glycogen accumulating organisms (GAOs) compete to occupy microorganisms at high temperature. Propionate is known to restrain GAOs. Thus, acetate and propionate were chosen as the external carbon source in this study to find out the suitable volume and ratio of carbon source which ensured the dominance of PAOs. An external carbon source was supplied in the anaerobic reactor of the biological phosphorus removal process at high temperature (above 25 °C). TP removal efficiency was improved by injecting an external carbon source compared to that without an external carbon source. Also, it remained relatively stable when injecting an external carbon source, despite the variation in temperature. TP removal efficiency was the highest when injecting acetate and propionate in the proportion of 2:1 (total concentration as chemical oxygen demand (COD) is 12 mg/L in influent).

Pilot Scale Studies on Enhanced Phosphorus Removal in a Single-Stage Activated Sludge Treatment Plant

1985 ◽  
Vol 17 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 309-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Maier ◽  
P. Kainrath ◽  
Kh Krauth ◽  
R. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Sludge Treatment ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
P Removal

Enhanced biological phosphorus removal from domestic sewage was investigated in a single-stage activated sludge treatment plant with pre-denitrification operated in a continuous process. In 10 different experimental periods the influence of varying composition of the influent, varying systems of the pilot scale unit (with and without anaerobic basin), varying retention times in the different basins and varying sludge loads were investigated. Results of the experiments can be summarized as follows: the nutrient situation and especially the P/BOD5 and N/BOD5 ratios, retention time in the final clarifier, and organic sludge load plus the desired degree of nitrification have essential influence on the process and P removal efficiency. The conclusions for the pilot scale process are discussed.

Heterotrophic Kinetic Parameter Estimation for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Processes Operated in Conventional and Membrane-Assisted Modes

2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Eric R. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Parameter Estimation ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Parameter Values ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

Abstract Parameter estimation and wastewater characterization are crucial for modelling of the membrane enhanced biological phosphorus removal (MEBPR) process. Prior to determining the values of a subset of kinetic and stoichiometric parameters used in ASM No. 2 (ASM2), the carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus fractions of influent wastewater at the University of British Columbia (UBC) pilot plant were characterized. It was found that the UBC wastewater contained fractions of volatile acids (SA), readily fermentable biodegradable COD (SF) and slowly biodegradable COD (XS) that fell within the ASM2 default value ranges. The contents of soluble inert COD (SI) and particulate inert COD (XI) were somewhat higher than ASM2 default values. Mixed liquor samples from pilot-scale MEBPR and conventional enhanced biological phosphorus removal (CEBPR) processes operated under parallel conditions, were then analyzed experimentally to assess the impact of operation in a membrane-assisted mode on the growth yield (YH), decay coefficient (bH) and maximum specific growth rate of heterotrophic biomass (µH). The resulting values for YH, bH and µH were slightly lower for the MEBPR train than for the CEBPR train, but the differences were not statistically significant. It is suggested that MEBPR simulation using ASM2 could be accomplished satisfactorily using parameter values determined for a conventional biological phosphorus removal process, if MEBPR parameter values are not available.

Characterization of fouled membranes from a membrane enhanced biological phosphorus removal system

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 169-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Geng ◽  
E.R. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Fouling ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Hydrophobic Interactions ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Membrane Pore ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

Characterization of fouled membranes is the first step towards a good understanding of membrane fouling nature and thus formulating effective engineering measures for fouling prevention and control. In this study, fouled membrane fibres collected from a pilot scale membrane enhanced biological phosphorus removal (MEBPR) process were systematically examined. Several analytical tools, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), conventional optical microscopy (COM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) microanalysis, matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization – mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) analysis, and conventional chemical analysis techniques were used. The results indicated that membrane fouling in the MEBPR process was mainly of an organic nature, and most extractable foulants were carbohydrates and humic or humic-like substances. Unlike in other wastewater treatment membrane bioreactors, microbial growth on fouled membranes was not substantial, probably due to the vigorous aeration applied and the strong hydrodynamic conditions within the membrane pore structure. After a period of sludge filtration, membrane surfaces became more hydrophobic and the resultant hydrophobic interactions between the fouled membranes and mixed liquor constituents might have accelerated the fouling process.

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