A new method for the assessment of heterotrophic endogenous respiration rate under aerobic and anoxic conditions

E. Avcioglu*, D. Orhon, S. Sözen

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Abstract

In this paper, the current practice for the assessment of aerobic endogenous decay rate has been critically evaluated and a new method has been proposed for the experimental determination of heterotrophic endogenous respiration rate under aerobic and anoxic conditions. The suggested method is tested on activated sludge samples grown on domestic sewage yielding b(H) values markedly lower than the reported results. Further experimental data are needed to support the results of this study.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-103
Number of pages9
JournalWater Science and Technology
Volume38
Issue number8-9 -9 pt 7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998
EventProceedings of the 1998 19th Biennial Conference of the International Association on Water Quality. Part 1 (of 9) - Vancouver, Can
Duration: 21 Jun 199826 Jun 1998

Funding

This study was conducted as part of the sponsored research activities of the Environmental Biotechnology Center of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey. It was also supported by the Research and Development Fund of Istanbul Technical University.

FundersFunder number
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu
Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi

    Keywords

    • Activated sludge
    • Aerobic conditions
    • Anoxic conditions
    • Endogenous decay rate
    • Heterotrophic biomass
    • Respirometry

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