by ebs | Jan 6, 2011 | Suspended Solids, Wastewater
TSS testing measures the total concentration of suspended (non-soluble) solids in the aeration stabilization basin (ASB) or in effluents. The total suspended solids (TSS) data is critical in determining the operational behavior of a waste treatment system. It is...
by ebs | Jan 6, 2011 | Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids
MLSS testing measures the total concentration of mixed liquor suspended (non-soluble) solids in the aeration basin of an activated sludge system. The mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) data is critical in determining the operational behavior and solids inventory. It...
by ebs | Dec 14, 2010 | Testing
Biological waste treatment in the Aerated Stabilization Basin (ASB) process and in Activated Sludge systems is based on the ability of microorganisms to utilize dissolved oxygen in the process of breaking down the soluble organic substances present in the process...
by ebs | Nov 18, 2010 | Aerated Stabilization Basins, Filamentous Bacteria Identification
Concern or Curiosity? Part 2 – Thiothrix and Type 021N Mike Foster, Principal Consultant – Environmental Business Specialists, LLCPaul Klopping, Principal Consultant – Callan & Brooks In part one of this series, we discussed the differences...
by ebs | Nov 1, 2010 | Activated Sludge Systems, Aerated Stabilization Basins
In North America, there are predominantly two systems used to biologically treat industrial wastewater: the aerated stabilization basin (ASB or aerated lagoon) and the activated sludge system. These two systems have far more similarities than differences. Both pro...
