Anaerobic expanded bed treatment of whey

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Proc. Ind. Waste Conf.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0141-4607(82)90037-3· OSTI ID:6351097

Switzenbaum, M S; Danskin, S C

The use of anaerobic attached film expanded bed (AAFEB) for whey treatment is described and the potential for implementation of substitute natural gas from whey is discussed. A significant portion (less than or equal to 46%) of the energy needs at cheese-production plants could be recovered by CH/sub 4/ manufactured from whey. Efficient treatment of whey is possible by AAFEB at low retention times and at high organic loading rates.

• Research Organization: Dept Civil Environmental Engineering, Clarkson Coll Tech, Potsdam, NY 13676 USA
• OSTI ID: 6351097
• Journal Information: Proc. Ind. Waste Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Ind. Waste Conf.; (United States) Vol. 36; ISSN PIWCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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