Synopses & Reviews
Activated sludge is the most widely used biological wastewater treatment process in the world, both for domestic and industrial purposes. This book reviews the major theoretical concepts and practical operational factors, and describes the complexities inherent in the process, which depends on a dense microbial population mixed in wastewater under specific aerobic conditions. It is an ideal reference source for scientists, and a useful troubleshooting guide for practicing engineers and plant operators.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-267) and index.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Microbial Theory and Kinetics
3. Flocculation
4. Process Control
5. Factors Affecting the Process
6. Modes of Operation and Aeration Methods
7. Conventional Activated Sludge Process
8. Extended Aeration
9. High-Rate Activated Sludge Processes
10. Advanced Activated Sludge Systems
11. Ecology
12. Bacteria
13. Fungi
14. Protozoa
15. Other Groups
16. Nutrient Removal
17. Sludge Problems
18. Non-Bulking Sludge Problems
19. Bulking
20. Trouble Shooting: Bulking Problems
21. Trouble Shooting: Non-Bulking Problems