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Nutrient requirements in the activated sludge process activated sludge need to know (ntk) May 14, 2025

As a rule of thumb, microorganisms need, pound for pound, 100:5:1 for BOD:N:P.  That means for every 100 lb of BOD, they need 5 lb of nitrogen, and 1 lb of phosphorus.  “Normal” domestic wastewater ty...

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Components of the activated sludge system activated sludge need to know (ntk) May 07, 2025

The activated sludge process is composed of five systems: a reactor/tank, aeration system, clarifier, RAS system, and WAS system.  The reactor provides the physical space for reactions to occur.  The ...

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