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The evaluation of empty bed contact time on the biodegradation of pentachlorophenol using an anaerobic GAC fluidized bed

Conference ·
OSTI ID:82805
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  1. Univ. of Cincinnati, OH (United States)
  2. CH2M Hill, Milwaukee, WI (United States)
  3. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH (United States)

The objective of this research is to evaluate the effects of decreasing the empty-bed contact time (EBCT) on pentachlorophenol and its intermediates utilizing an anaerobic granular activated carbon (GAC) fluidized bed. The bioreactor A was fed an 100 mg/l influent concentration of PCP. EBCTs of 1.167 to 0.292 days for reactor A resulted in a PCP reduction greater than 99%. In addition, an equimolar conversion of PCP to monochlorophenol was observed.

OSTI ID:
82805
Report Number(s):
CONF-940789--; ISBN 0-7844-0031-8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English