by ebs | Dec 1, 2010 | Biological Treatment
Part 5 of 8: Retention Time and Flow Patterns Time is the bacteria’s friend. Long retention times reduce the system’s dependence on bacterial reproduction and reduce nutrient requirements. Retention time is also critical so that log growth can be completed...
by ebs | Dec 1, 2010 | Biological Treatment
Part 4 of 8: Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved oxygen is a critical growth pressure. The presence or absence of dissolved oxygen determines the type of metabolism. Much has been written and discussed the proper dissolved oxygen residual for Aerated Stabilization Basin (ASB)...
by ebs | Nov 24, 2010 | Aerated Stabilization Basins
Bacteria are present throughout an aerated stabilization basin, though their form and concentration may differ in the different areas of the ASB. At the front end of the ASB, where the influent enters and there is the highest concentration of BOD, bacterial...
by ebs | Nov 18, 2010 | Aerated Stabilization Basins, Filamentous Bacteria Identification
Concern or Curiosity? Part 2 – Thiothrix and Type 021N Mike Foster, Principal Consultant – Environmental Business Specialists, LLCPaul Klopping, Principal Consultant – Callan & Brooks In part one of this series, we discussed the differences...
by ebs | Nov 18, 2010 | Aerated Stabilization Basins, Filamentous Bacteria Identification
Concern or Curiosity? Part 1 – Haliscomenobacter hydrossis Mike Foster, Principal Consultant – Environmental Business Specialists, LLC Paul Klopping, Principal Consultant – Callan & Brooks Filamentous bulking has long been the bane of activated...
