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Benefiting From Biological Growth in Filters
Author(s) -
Smith E. Franklyn,
Emelko Monica B.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1998.tb02148.x
Subject(s) - biofilter , filtration (mathematics) , biochemical engineering , biofilm , process (computing) , environmental science , waste management , process engineering , engineering , computer science , biology , mathematics , bacteria , statistics , genetics , operating system
This article discusses biological filtration, or biofiltration, a process that uses innocuous microorganisms for the breakdown and removal of biodegradable organic matter (BOM). Topics covered include: treatment plant design; biofilm problems; process effectiveness; the key to successful biofiltration processes; monitoring and evaluation; occurrence in various media; and, historical use of biofiltration.