Author : N. J. Horan
Release : 2007
Genre : Microorganisms
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Microscopic Examination for the Operation and Control of Wastewater Treatment Plants by : N. J. Horan
Download or read book Microscopic Examination for the Operation and Control of Wastewater Treatment Plants written by N. J. Horan. This book was released on 2007. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Certain types of waste are plagued by filamentous bacteria. Rountine monitoring of the activates sludge floc can observe the build up of such bacteria which can indicate the onset of bulking or foaming, and can suggest control strategies to minimise the impact of such an incident. Microscopic examination of the sludge is a valuable tool for efficient water plant operation, and most plants have microscopes for this purpose. Most plant operators, however, do not have the biological background to use this facility to its full potential. If a few basic rules are followed, a lot of valuable information can be quickly obtained. This handbook shows how to carry out a monitoring programme, interpret the results, and take necessary steps to minimise the impact of a bulking incident.