Review of biodegradability tests for the purpose of developing regulations

Water Quality Research Journal of Canada

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 185-211

  Kaiser, Klaus L E ^a  

^a ENVIRONMENT CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

anaerobic; biodegradability; Canada; inherent; ready; substance; test

Indexed keywords

ACTIVATED SLUDGE; ANAEROBIC DIGESTION; BIODEGRADABILITY; CANADA; CARBON DIOXIDE; HEADSPACE CARBON DIOXIDE EVOLUTION TEST; SIMULATION; TESTING; WASTE MANAGEMENT;

ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS; BIODEGRADATION; CARBON DIOXIDE; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; HEALTH CARE; LAWS AND LEGISLATION; OXIDATION; STANDARDS; WASTEWATER TREATMENT;

BIODEGRADABILITY TESTS;

BIOLOGICAL SEWAGE TREATMENT;

CANADA;

EID: 0031799384     PISSN: 12013080     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2166/wqrj.1998.011     Document Type: Review

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