Development of an Industrial Bioreactor for Mass Culturing of UASB Granules by Process Induction and Microbial Stimulation
- Organization:
- International Mineral Processing Congress
- Pages:
- 5
- File Size:
- 398 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2003
Abstract
Enhanced granulation of UASB granules was tested on pilot scale with two different test reactors (about 5 litres capacity each). Sludge from a local sewage works was used, with peach cannery effluent as carbon source. Cyclic motion of the reactor contents, and a daily replenishment of feed material create the necessary stress conditions for enhanced growth. Sizable granules, bigger than 0.5 mm, were produced within 20 days. Of the two reactors tested, the reactor equipped with a horizontal agitation shaft proved more effective.
Citation
APA: (2003) Development of an Industrial Bioreactor for Mass Culturing of UASB Granules by Process Induction and Microbial Stimulation
MLA: Development of an Industrial Bioreactor for Mass Culturing of UASB Granules by Process Induction and Microbial Stimulation. International Mineral Processing Congress, 2003.