Modelling and optimization of energy consumption in the activated sludge biological aeration unit
The biological aeration unit consumes the highest energy (67.3%) in wastewater treatment compared with physical (18.8%) and chemical (13.9%) treatment processes. The high energy consumption is caused by the supply of oxygen using air pumps/blowers and temperature that controls microorganisms' g...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IWA Publishing
2023-01-01
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Series: | Water Practice and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/18/1/140 |