Combined anaerobic treatment of two waste streams from the sulfite pulping process

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5100080

Nitchals, D R; Benjamin, M M; Ferguson, J F

Anaerobic biological processes for treating industrial waste streams have received increased interest in recent years. Among the potential advantages of anaerobic over aerobic treatment are cost saving that result from: smaller capital outlays for process equipment; elimination of the need for aeration equipment and the cost of running it; reduced sludge production and reduced requirements for nutrients and sludge processing capability; and the production of methane as a byproduct. Because operating experience is limited, confidence that anaerobic processes are applicable to a broad range of waste treatment problems, and that problems can be corrected in a timely and cost-effective manner is lacking. Recent laboratory research as well as pilot and plant demonstrations have shown that anaerobic processes can be as reliable and stable as aerobic processes. As with any biological process, process conditions must be consistent with the needs of the organisms carrying out the bioconversions.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Washington, Seattle
• OSTI ID: 5100080
• Journal Information: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 57:3; ISSN JWPFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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