The microbiology of anaerobic digesters / Michael H. Gerardi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gerardi, Michael H.

Contributor:

Wiley InterScience (Online service)

Series:

Wastewater microbiology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sewage sludge digestion.

Anaerobic bacteria.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 177 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, [2003]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Due to the importance of anaerobic digesters in wastewater treatment processes, a review of the microbiology of the bacteria and the operational conditions that affect their activity is of value in addressing successful and cost-effective operation. The Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters -- the third book in the Wastewater Microbiology Series -- provides an in-depth review of the bacteria, their activity, and the operational conditions that affect anaerobic digester performance. Avoiding the technical jargon, chemical equations, and kinetics that typically accompany such texts, this comprehensive resource also discusses troubleshooting and process-control measures that will allow you to maintain treatment efficiency, prevent system upsets, and reduce operational costs. Prepared for an audience of operators and technicians who are responsible for the daily operation of anaerobic digesters, The Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters covers important issues in this field. Fixed-film anaerobic digesters are becoming more and more common in the treatment of soluble organic compounds in wastewater. The Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters will introduce readers to this important topic and provide them with the necessary information for understanding the biological conditions of this treatment process.

Contents:

pt. I. Overview

1. Introduction

2. Bacteria

3. Methane-forming Bacteria

4. Respiration

5. Anaerobic Food Chain

6. Fermentation

7. Anaerobic Digestion Stages

pt. II. Substrates, Products, and Biogas

8. Substrates and Products

9. Biogas

pt. III. Operational Conditions

10. Introduction to Operational Conditions

11. Start-up

12. Sludge Feed

13. Retention Times

14. Temperature

15. Nutrients

16. Alkalinity and pH

17. Toxicity

18. Mixing

pt. IV. Process Control and Troubleshooting

19. Upsets and Unstable Digesters

20. Foam and Scum Production and Accumulation

21. Supernatant

22. Monitoring

pt. V. Digesters.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-164) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Hoboken, N.J. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780471468967

0471468967

Publisher Number:

99984980627

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.