Brief Report
Aug 1980
Lime Use in Anaerobic Filters
Authors: Graham J. Brown, Thiruvenkatachari Viraraghavan, M.ASCE, Albert A. Cocci, Robert C. Landine, and Kuran-Chow LinAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 106, Issue 4
Abstract
The establishment and maintenance of conditions suitable for optimum biological metabolism plays a larger role in the success or failure of anaerobic reactors than other factors such as loading rate. The parameters of pH, temperature, alkalinity, and volatile acids need special attention. The optimum pH and alkalinity for methane fermentation is commonly reported to be 7.0 and 2,000 mg/1respectively. The concentration of volatile acids is generally well below 2,000 mg/1 when the system is in balance. Unbalanced conditions frequently occur during the start-up of an anaerobic reactor and when conditions abruptly change.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 106 • Issue 4 • August 1980
Pages: 837 - 840
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© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Aug 1980
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Graham J. Brown
Environmental Engr., ADI Limited, Consulting Engrs., Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Thiruvenkatachari Viraraghavan, M.ASCE
Environmental Engr., ADI Limited, Consulting Engrs., Fredencton, New Brunswick Canada.
Albert A. Cocci
Environmental Engr., ADI Limited, Consulting Engrs., Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Robert C. Landine
Sr. Environmental Engr., ADI Limited, Consulting, Engrs., Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Kuran-Chow Lin
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
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