Wastewater Purification: Aerobic Granulation in Sequencing Batch Reactors discusses state-of-the-art research and application of this environmental biotechnology tailored to enhance wastewater purification.

The book provides a systematic and comprehensive understanding of aerobic granulation in sequencing batch reactors (SBR) by incorporating fundamental principles of aerobic granulation with the basis of process operation under various conditions. It clearly explains what aerobic granules are and how they form. Covers key factors that influence aerobic granulation and addresses common problems encountered and their solutions.

Features:

• Presents the fundamentals of aerobic granulation and a unified selection pressure theory for aerobic granulation
• Discusses operating parameters related to the formation of aerobic granules as well as strategy and design guidelines
• Covers nearly all decisive operating parameters of aerobic granulation
• Explains the roles of extracellular polysaccharides and cell surface hydrophobicity in aerobic granulation
• Models aerobic granular sludge SBR and further puts forward the operating strategy for improving the stability of aerobic granules
• Offers design guidelines for upscaling granular sludge SBR

Contents

1. Aerobic Granulation at Different Carbon Sources and Concentrations
2. Aerobic Granulation at Different Shear Forces
3. Aerobic Granulation at Different SBR Cycle Times
4. Aerobic Granulation at Different Settling Times
5. Roles of SBR Volume Exchange Ratio and Discharge Time in Aerobic Granulation
6. Selection Pressure Theory for Aerobic Granulation in Sequencing Batch Reactors
7. Growth Kinetics of Aerobic Granules
8. Diffusion of Substrate and Oxygen in Aerobic Granules
9. The Essential Role of Cell Surface Hydrophobicity in Aerobic Granulation
10. Essential Roles of Extracellular Polymeric Substances in Aerobic Granulation
11. Internal Structure of Aerobic Granules. Biodegradability of Extracellular Polymeric Substances Produced by Aerobic Granules
12. Calcium Accumulation in Acetate-Fed Aerobic Granules
13. Influence of Starvation on Aerobic Granulation
14. Filamentous Growth in an Aerobic Granular Sludge SBR
15. Improved Stability of Aerobic Granules by Selecting Slow-Growing Bacteria
16. Pilot Study of Aerobic Granulation for Wastewater Treatment

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