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Triggering forces for anaerobic granulation in UASB reactors

Process Biochemistry, ISSN: 1359-5113, Vol: 41, Issue: 1, Page: 36-43
2006
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    Usage
  • 86
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  • 6
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  • Citations
    71
    • Citation Indexes
      71
  • Captures
    86
  • Social Media
    6
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      6
      • Facebook
        6

Article Description

The effects of extracellular polymer (ECP) production and electrostatic properties of the substrates on the process of granulation were studied in up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors using three kinds of substrates, glucose, skim milk and mixed volatile fatty acids (VFAs). The study confirmed the important contribution of ECP-bonding to granulation and proved the effectiveness of slight overloading in stimulating ECP production, which shortened the period of granulation. Investigations on the surface charge of the substrates and sludge revealed that the different substrates had different surface properties, which affected the granulation process directly.

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