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Biodegradation of Vegetable Oils Using Fixed-Film Systems
https://setll.osu.edu/node/147
To determine the feasibility of using sand bioreactors to treat vegetable oil waste, a laboratory study was evaluated. Column bioreactors were constructed of a mixture of lipophilic isolates and sand. The combination was able to remove 80% of biomaterial ...
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Removal of Butterfat COD and BOD5 in Inoculated Sand Columns
https://setll.osu.edu/node/146
While investigating the feasibility of the biodegradation of butterfat using sand bioreactors, the study found that there was a high degree of COD and BOD 5 removal. Measuring the ATP determined the accumulation of biomass in the sand bioreactors. When su ...
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Biological Treatment of Cheese-Processing Effluent with Gravel/Sand Filtration
https://setll.osu.edu/node/145
This laboratory study assessed the feasibility of sand/gravel bioreactors to treat cheese-processing wastewater. Within 210 days, the BOD 5 had a removal rate of >99% and the COD has a removal rate of 85%. There were no clogging issues during the study ...
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High Fat Wastewater Remediation Using Layered Sand Filter Biofilm Systems
https://setll.osu.edu/node/144
To investigate the feasibility of sand bioreactors treating butterfat supplemented with detergent, three layer reactors and two layer reactors were compared. Both options showed great COD and BOD 5 removal. However, the two layer bioreactors became clogge ...
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Biological Treatment of Turkey Processing Wastewater with Coarse/Fine Sand Filtration
https://setll.osu.edu/node/142
This study researched how well organic mater and nutrients were removed by course/fine sand filtration systems. Ammonia and phosphorus were removed while the system was in operation. ...
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Transformations and Accumulations of Carbon in Gravel/Sand Filters Treating Cheese Processing Wastewater
https://setll.osu.edu/node/141
This study discovers that after carbon gets trapped in the gravel/sand filter, it converts from organic to inorganic. ...
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Comparison of Applications Strategies for Fixed-Media Treatment of Turkey Processing Wastewater
https://setll.osu.edu/node/132
Demand-dosing and time-dosing were compared during this laboratory study. Both systems achieved >99% BOD 5 removal rates. There was no clogging observed in either system. The study concluded that there is no significant difference in systems. ...
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Woodsville Water World- A Water System Adventure Game
https://setll.osu.edu/node/116
This game challenges players to build, operate, and maintain a water system over several years. To purchase full text, click here. ...
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Safe Drinking Water: How Can We Provide it in Our Community
https://setll.osu.edu/node/115
Including articles about safe drinking water issues, this bulletin discusses the importance of safe drinking water. To purchase full text, click here. ...
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Exploring Your Community Water System: Needs Assessment Interviews and Data Gathering for Local Officials
https://setll.osu.edu/node/114
Gathering information through interviews, the reader will gain an understanding of water management. To purchase full text, click http://estore.osu-extension.org/Exploring-Your-Community-Water-System-P2... http://estore.osu-extension.org/Exploring-Your-Co ...