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Biological denitrification in a fluidized bed

Journal Article · · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)
A fluidized bed biofilm reactor using sand as the carrier particle was employed to study the effects of superficial velocity on the removal of nitrates as well as on the growth of the biofilm. Velocity was found to affect significantly both nitrate removal and biofilm growth. An analysis based on heterogenous catalysis was used to describe the denitrification process. There is good agreement between analysis and experimental measurements for startup and steady-state operating conditions.
Research Organization:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Bombay
OSTI ID:
6338025
Journal Information:
Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States) Vol. 26:12; ISSN BIBIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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