ISSN:
1573-6776
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract The liquid superficial up_ow velocity (V up ) and hydraulic retention time (HRT) on the thermophilic treatment of oleate in expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactors were investigated. The highest methane conversion rate of oleate, 93 mg CH 4 -COD/g VSS.d, was attained in a reactor operating at a V up of 1 m/h and an HRT of 24 h. The typical EGSB reactor hydrodynamics (V up 〉 4 m/h and HRT 〈 10 h) inhibited the treatment performance, mainly due to biomass washout in particulate form.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018344127057
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