by ebs | Nov 15, 2021 | Aerated Stabilization Basins
A Focus on Aerobic Treatment in Aerated Stabilization Basins (ASBs) There are 2 major types of systems used for wastewater treatment: aerobic and anaerobic systems. Each has different uses along with pros and cons. This particular article focuses on aerobic treatment....
by ebs | Nov 15, 2021 | Activated Sludge Systems, Aerated Stabilization Basins
A Focus on Anaerobic Treatment There are 2 major types of systems used for wastewater treatment: aerobic and anaerobic systems. Each has different uses along with pros and cons. This particular article focuses on anaerobic treatment. Aerobic treatment is the focus of...
by ebs | May 23, 2011 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand
The biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) test is a measurement of the quantity of oxygen required by bacteria to biologically oxidize organic material under aerobic conditions. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is usually expressed in mg/L but can also be expressed in...
by ebs | Dec 17, 2010 | Wastewater
Nitrogen, as ammonia, is a critical nutrient in biological wastewater treatment. It is utilized by bacteria to make proteins, including enzymes needed to break down food or BOD as well as in making energy. In activated sludge, the two primary symptoms of nutrient...
by ebs | Dec 17, 2010 | Wastewater
The purpose of a microscopic evaluation is to determine the biological health of a wastewater treatment system. The results can be used to help predict Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), TOC, and TSS results or to determine whether or not...
