Enhanced Bio-P removal in two-stage biological treatment

Mazlum S., Mazlum N.

FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN, vol.9, pp.287-296, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Journal Name: FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.287-296
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This paper discusses the applicability of biological phosphorus removal in two-stage biological treatment and deals with the successful attempt to achieve biological phosphorus removal in an existing municipal wastewater treatment plant,which was composed of high-loaded activated sludge and submerged biofilter. The modification included the utilization of biofilter backwash water to achieve biological phosphorus removal, instead of directing it to a separate sedimentation basin. Following an operational period of the modified situation, the obtained results on P-removal together with the other consequences,such as improvements on sludge bulking control, settling properties and facilitated sludge processing,were evaluated.