Model for Biological Reactors Having Suspended and Attached Growths
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 118, Issue 6
Abstract
A model is developed to simulate the behavior of a reactor that exhibits suspended and attached growths under a completely mixed condition. This model assumes that a single substrate is used competitively by both growths at steady state. While kinetic parameters, reactor porosity, and medium-specific surface are given, the model predicts performance of such a reactor through the use of two fundamental parameters: empty-bed hydraulic retention time and suspended-biomass solid retention time. An example is illustrated to demonstrate the use of this model.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 118 • Issue 6 • November 1992
Pages: 982 - 987
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Copyright © 1992 ASCE.
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Published online: Nov 1, 1992
Published in print: Nov 1992
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