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SBR Systems for Biological Nutrient Removal

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Advanced Biological Treatment Processes

Part of the book series: Handbook of Environmental Engineering ((HEE,volume 9))

Abstract

The sequencing batch reactor (SBR) is a fill-and-draw activated sludge system for wastewater treatment. SBR systems have been successfully used to treat both municipal and industrial wastewater. They are uniquely suited for wastewater treatment applications characterized by low or intermittent flow (IF) conditions. This chapter discusses the following aspects of the process: background and process description, proprietary SPR processes, description of a treatment plant using an SBR, applicability, advantages and disadvantages design criteria, process performance, operation and maintenance, cost, and packaged SBR for onsite systems.

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  1. Lenox Institute of Water Technology, Lenox, MA, USA

    Nazih K. Shammas MSSE, PhD & Lawrence K. Wang

  2. Krofta Engineering Corporation, Lenox, MA, USA

    Nazih K. Shammas MSSE, PhD & Lawrence K. Wang

  3. Zorex Corporation, Newtonville, NY, USA

    Lawrence K. Wang

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  1. Lenox Institute of Water Technology, Lenox, MA, USA

    Lawrence K. Wang PhD, PE, DEE  & Nazih K. Shammas PhD  & 

  2. Krofta Engineering Corporation, Lenox, MA, USA

    Lawrence K. Wang PhD, PE, DEE  & Nazih K. Shammas PhD  & 

  3. Zorex Corporation, Newtonville, NY, USA

    Lawrence K. Wang PhD, PE, DEE

  4. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Yung-Tse Hung PhD, PE, DEE

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Shammas, N.K., Wang, L.K. (2009). SBR Systems for Biological Nutrient Removal. In: Wang, L.K., Shammas, N.K., Hung, YT. (eds) Advanced Biological Treatment Processes. Handbook of Environmental Engineering, vol 9. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-170-7_5

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