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Development of anaerobic filters for treatment of high strength agro-industrial wastewaters

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The suitability and advantages of anaerobic filters for the treatment of various agro-industrial wastewaters are discussed. Recent developments in reactor design and typical operating parameters and performance data are given for reactors operated in the up- and downflow mode. The distribution of the most important process parameters throughout the reactor height is discussed and methods for process optimization are presented.

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Weiland, P. Development of anaerobic filters for treatment of high strength agro-industrial wastewaters. Bioprocess Engineering 2, 39–47 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00369225

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