Foaming estimation tests in activated sludge systems

Acta Hydrochimica et Hydrobiologica

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 240-246

  Torregrossa, Michele ^a   Viviani, Gaspare ^a   Vinci, Valentino ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Activated sludge; Filamentous microorganisms; Foam tests; Foaming; Hydrophobicity

Indexed keywords

ACTIVATED SLUDGE; FOAMING; WASTEWATER;

CANDIDATUS MICROTHRIX; CANDIDATUS MICROTHRIX PARVICELLA;

EID: 22944474951     PISSN: 03234320     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/aheh.200400578     Document Type: Article

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