Fixed vs. Moving Bed Systems: Aeration and Mixing Efficiency
May 17, 2016The aeration design for a biofilm system, such as moving bed or AccuFAS fixed-film systems, is more complex than a standard activated sludge system. ...
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Fixed vs. Moving Bed Systems: Surface Area and Kinetic Rates
May 09, 2016The specific surface area of moving bed media is reported to be roughly 150 ft2/ft3 (500 m2/m3). Brentwood’s fixed bed system, AccuFAS, has a ...
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Fixed vs. Moving Bed Systems: Media Retention and Headloss
May 03, 2016Submerged fixed-film media is utilized within aeration basins to optimize biological treatment and increase capacity. Therefore, proper design and ...
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Fixed vs. Moving Bed Systems: Basin Geometry
April 26, 2016Aeration basins can have length to width (L:W) ratios varying from 1:1 (square) to over 30:1 (plug flow). The L:W ratio of an aeration basin directly ...
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Submerged Fixed Film: Top 5 Considerations for Evaluating Different Systems
April 19, 2016Submerged fixed-film systems are ideal for significantly increasing nitrification in existing wastewater treatment plants. A well-designed and ...
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Submerged Fixed Film Technology: AccuFAS vs. MBBR vs. Fabric
July 29, 2015We’re often asked how our AccuFAS system compares to other submerged fixed-film systems, such as MBBR and fabric media. To answer such ...
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Can trickling filters be used in a BNR process?
July 21, 2015Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients in a wastewater treatment system. A Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process removes either portions of the ...
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SedVac Flow Rate
May 18, 2015We often are asked about SedVac’s discharge flow rate during the course of working with consultants and operators on the sludge removal equipment ...
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