Activated Sludge Treatment Process – What Volume and Density Limits Are Ideal

[ad_1] The activated sludge treatment process is a long drawn out process. During different stages of this treatment the volume of the dissolved and suspended particles have to be periodically calculated. In this article I discuss what volume and density limits are acceptable, and two indices that help in determining the actual volume and density […]

Wastewater-Activated Sludge Process – Is the Trickling Filter Process Better?

[ad_1] The basic difference between the wastewater-activated sludge process and the action involved in a wastewater-trickling filter should be understood. In the case of a trickling filter process, the bacterial film coating the contact material is stationary and likely to become clogged after some time. In the wastewater-activated sludge process, the finer suspended matter of […]

The Extended Aeration Process And Its Major Advantages And Disadvantages

[ad_1] The extended aeration process offers certain benefits that can be combined with conventional processes to obtain a high quality effluent. In this article I provide the major advantages and disadvantages of this process. The extended aeration process transforms the popularly used complete mix activated sludge process. This is brought about through an increased hydraulic […]