Evaluation of a Complete Mixing Activated Sludge Plant

Expansion of the municipal wastewater treatment plant in Grand Island, Neb., was necessitated by the construction of a major meat packing facility. Because of the nature of the wastes, it was decided to construct a complete mixing activated sludge plant (CMAS). Operating data covering 2.5 yr is anal...

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Published in:Journal - Water Pollution Control Federation 1970-05, Vol.42 (5), p.737-752
Main Authors: McKinney, Ross E., Benjes, Henry H., Wright, James R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activated sludge
Aeration
Oxygen
Sewage sludge
Sludge
Sludge treatment
Storage tanks
Suspended solids
Wastewater
Wastewater treatment
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Summary:Expansion of the municipal wastewater treatment plant in Grand Island, Neb., was necessitated by the construction of a major meat packing facility. Because of the nature of the wastes, it was decided to construct a complete mixing activated sludge plant (CMAS). Operating data covering 2.5 yr is analyzed. Ninety-five percent BOD reduction and 91 percent suspended solids reduction was realized in January, 1969. Improved operation during the following 5 months resulted in a 98 percent reduction through the aeration tank. The evaluation of CMAS data yielded information which was useful in setting the operation pattern of the treatment plant.
ISSN:0043-1303