Conceptual analysis of the UASB/polishing pond system regarding the removal of surfactants, micropollutants and control of gaseous emissions

A conceptual and integrated analysis of the UASB/Polishing Pond system is presented in relation to the removal of specific constituents not normally covered in the pond's literature, namely surfactants (linear alkylbenzene sulphonate, LAS), micropollutants (phthalates and bisphenol A) and sulfi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water science and technology 2010-01, Vol.61 (5), p.1211-1219
Hauptverfasser: Chernicharo, C A L, Aquino, S F, Sperling, M V, Stuetz, R M, Santos, L V, Mabub, M O A, Moreira, M A, Vasconcelos, O M S R, Glória, R M
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Zusammenfassung:A conceptual and integrated analysis of the UASB/Polishing Pond system is presented in relation to the removal of specific constituents not normally covered in the pond's literature, namely surfactants (linear alkylbenzene sulphonate, LAS), micropollutants (phthalates and bisphenol A) and sulfide. Experimental studies carried out on a small full-scale UASB/PP system have shown limited overall removal efficiencies for some constituents (53% to 70% for phthalates and 50% for LAS), but excellent removal levels for bisphenol A (around 99%) and sulfide (no trace concentrations were detected in the second and third ponds of the series). Further research is needed to investigate possible limitations and to identify means to improve the performance of the UASB/PP system.
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.2166/wst.2010.964