ISSN:
0368-1467
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Previous research has shown that a reduction in pH of digested sewage sludge considerably improves its filtration characteristics. Experiments with sulphur oxidizing bacteria (thiobacilli) have shown that under aerobic conditions with a supply of elemental sulphur the pH can be reduced by microbial sulphuric acid synthesis. A semi-continuous process of sludge conditioning by this method was evolved, which would continue if the pH did not rise above pH 7 and if sufficient sulphur was supplied. Attempts to substitute sodium thiosulphate, or sulphide-rich sludge, for elemental sulphur were unsuccessful. A note is appended on a method of enumerating the thiobacilli.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmte.390020403