Implementation of an anaerobic selector step for the densification of activated sludge treating high-salinity petrochemical wastewater

Sludge bulking is a common challenge in industrial biological wastewater treatment. Leading to difficulties such as bad sludge settling and washout, which is a problem also encountered in the petrochemical industry. Anaerobic feeding strategies can be used to induce the growth of storage-capable org...

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Main Authors: Sven Poelmans, Lennert Dockx, Karina Seguel Suazo, Dorothee Goettert, Jan Dries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2023-02-01
Series:Water Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://wst.iwaponline.com/content/87/4/823