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Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet: Trickling Filters
www3.epa.govby a trickling filter alone. Table 1 shows the BOD 5 removal rates for the four filter types discussed. Although the TF process is generally reliable, there is still potential for operational problems. Some of the common problems are attributed to increased growth of biofilm, improper design, changing wastewater characteristics, or equipment ...
5 points total for CEE 371 Fall 2009 Homework #9 ...
www.ecs.umass.edu• 6 feet deep rock trickling filter media • Design BOD loading of 50 lb/day/1000 ft3 • Design hydraulic loading of 0.30 gpm/ft2 • Recirculation ratio of 1.5 a) Determine the volume (ft3) and diameter (ft) of each trickling filter. Calculated volume based on actual BOD loading and design loading 1 point for #4
Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet: Trickling Filter ...
www3.epa.govfrom wastewater facilities can result in ammonia toxicity to aquatic life, additional oxygen demand on receiving waters, adverse public health effects, and decreased suitability for reuse. Biological Nitrification Nitrification is a process carried out by a series of bacterial populations that sequentially oxidize