Rational design of aerobic digestion systems

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Environ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(1987)113:3(499)· OSTI ID:6099131

Rich, L G

Deficiencies are identified in state-of-the-art procedures used in the design of systems for the aerobic digestion of waste-activated sludge solids. A procedure for the design of such systems on a rational basis is presented. Such a procedure not only includes a well-defined stabilization objective, but takes into account the stabilization that occurs in the activated sludge process. Related methods are discussed by which coefficients used in the design procedure can be evaluated. A design example is given. Further research and performance data derived from systems designed by the procedure are needed to better evaluate the parameters used and to test the assumptions made in applying the procedure.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Environmental Systems Engineering, Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC
• OSTI ID: 6099131
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Environ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 113:3; ISSN JOEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320305* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Industrial Waste Management
320604 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Municipal Waste Management-- (1980-)
42 ENGINEERING
420900 -- Engineering-- Waste Processing Plants & Equipment-- (-1989)
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS
AEROBIC DIGESTION
BIOREACTORS
DESIGN
DIGESTION
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
INFORMATION NEEDS
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
PROCESSING
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SOLID WASTES
STABILIZATION
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING
WASTE PROCESSING PLANTS
WASTES