Abstract
This paper provides an overview of common problems encountered when using oxygen uptake rate (OUR) measurements for the assessment of wastewater characteristics and process kinetics. Emphasis is placed upon pitfalls that would lead to significant errors. It covers model dependency of the OUR measurements and the need to select appropriate models; interpretation of OUR perturbations as a way to identify new model components and processes; the need for simultaneous observation of relevant model components and multicomponent modelling for appropriate evaluation of OUR measurements; parameter identifiability problems and the effect of active biomass concentration and the endogenous decay rate on model simulation and calibration. Relevant experimental OUR data from previous studies are presented to illustrate and underline common scientific pitfalls.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Waste Management Problems in Agro-Industires 2006 |
| Editors | D. Orhon, R. Tasli, O. Karahan, G.E. Zengin |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Edition | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Publication series
| Name | Water Science and Technology |
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| Number | 10 |
| Volume | 55 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0273-1223 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
Keywords
- Activated sludge models
- COD fractions
- Experimental design
- Industrial wastewaters
- Oxygen uptake rate
- Process stoichiometry and kinetics
- Respirometry
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