Anaerobic Reactors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chernicharo, Carlos Augusto de Lemos.

Series:

Biological Wastewater Treatment

Biological Wastewater Treatment ; v.4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sewage--Purification--Anaerobic treatment.

Local Subjects:

Sewage--Purification--Anaerobic treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : IWA Publishing, 2007.

Summary:

Anaerobic Reactorsis the forth volume in the series Biological Wastewater Treatment. The fundamentals of anaerobic treatment are presented in detail, including its applicability, microbiology, biochemistry and main reactor configurations. Two reactor types are analysed in more detail, namely anaerobic filters and especially UASB (upflow anaerobic sludge blanket) reactors. Particular attention is also devoted to the post-treatment of the effluents from the anaerobic reactors. The book presents in a clear and informative way the main concepts, working principles, expected removal efficiencies, design criteria, design examples, construction aspects and operational guidelines for anaerobic reactors. About the series: The seriesis based on ahighly acclaimedsetof best selling textbooks. This international version is comprised by six textbooks giving a state-of-the-art presentation of the science and technology of biological wastewater treatment. Other titles in the series are: Volume 1: Waste Stabilisation Ponds; Volume 2: Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment; Volume 3: Waste Stabilization Ponds; Volume 5: Activated Sludge and Aerobic Biofilm Reactors; Volume 6: Sludge Treatment and Disposal

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781780402116

1780402112