Attached growth systems for wastewater treatment in small and rural communities: a review

This paper reviews the application of attached growth processes for municipal wastewater treatment. Attached growth processes are classified as aerobic (either aerated or non‐aerated), anaerobic and hybrid (anaerobic/anoxic and aerobic). The main advantage of attached growth systems is that they mai...

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Published in:Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology (1986) 2013-02, Vol.88 (2), p.190-204
Main Authors: Loupasaki, Eleftheria, Diamadopoulos, Evan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aerated attached growth
anaerobic attached growth
Anaerobic processes
Applied sciences
attached growth processes
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Chemical industries
Chemical technology
Design engineering
Exact sciences and technology
General purification processes
Loading rate
municipal wastewater
Pollution
Rural communities
Wastewater treatment
Wastewaters
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:This paper reviews the application of attached growth processes for municipal wastewater treatment. Attached growth processes are classified as aerobic (either aerated or non‐aerated), anaerobic and hybrid (anaerobic/anoxic and aerobic). The main advantage of attached growth systems is that they maintain a high concentration of microorganisms resulting in high removal rates at relatively small hydraulic retention times. The basic design and operational characteristics of various systems are presented in terms of packing materials, organic loading rates, treatment temperature, as well as achieved removal rates. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry
ISSN:0268-2575
1097-4660
DOI:10.1002/jctb.3967