Predicting Activated Sludge Phosphorus Requirements
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 1
Abstract
A method for predicting the amount of phosphorus required for activated sludge treatment of phosphorus deficient wastewater is presented. Operational parameters are related to sludge age to obtain a functional relationship that can be used by the operator in the day-to-day operation of a treatment system.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 1 • February 1983
Pages: 245 - 249
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Copyright © 1983 ASCE.
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Published online: Feb 1, 1983
Published in print: Feb 1983
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