ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
anaerobic digestion
;
fluidized-bed
;
biofilm formation
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The effect of various operating variables such as initial inoculum circulation, dilution rate, chemical oxygen demand (COD) loading rate, and quantity and quality of inoculum on the process of film formation on sand surface and reactor performance were studied using synthetic glucose based wastewater. It was found that the film formation process is favored by a high dilution rate, a large quantity of inoculum, and an inoculum having high methane producing capacity. Experimental observations indicate that the biofilm formation process is initiated by methanogenic bacteria.
Additional Material:
15 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260370610
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