Effect of increasing organic loading rates on the performance of moving-bed biofilm reactors filled with different support media: Assessing the activity of suspended and attached biomass fractions

Process Safety and Environmental Protection

Volumn 100, Issue , 2016, Pages 131-141

  Bassin, J P ^a   Dias, I N ^a   Cao, S M S ^a   Senra, E ^a   Laranjeira, Y ^a   Dezotti, M ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Carrier media; COD removal; MBBR; Nitrification; Organic loading rate; Specific nitrification rate

Indexed keywords

BIOCHIPS; BIOMASS; BIOREACTORS; CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND; NITRIFICATION; NITROGEN REMOVAL;

CARRIER MEDIA; COD REMOVAL; MBBR; ORGANIC LOADING RATES; SPECIFIC NITRIFICATION RATE;

BIOFILMS;

EID: 84960388441     PISSN: 09575820     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2016.01.007     Document Type: Article

References (46)

1. J. Albizuri, P. Grau, M. Christensson, and L. Larrea Validating the colloid model to optimize the design and operation of both moving-bed biofilm reactor and integrated fixed-film activated sludge systems Water Sci. Technol. 69 2014 1552 1557
2. Apha Stardand Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 21st ed. 2005 American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environmental Federation Washington, DC
3. A. Aygun, B. Nas, and A. Berktay Influence of high organic loading rates on COD removal and sludge production in moving bed biofilm reactor Environ. Eng. Sci. 25 2008 1311 1316
4. A. Barwal, and R. Chaudhary To study the performance of biocarriers in moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) technology and kinetics of biofilm for retrofitting the existing aerobic treatment systems: a review Rev. Environ. Sci. Biotechnol. 13 2014 285 299
5. J.P. Bassin, M. Dezotti, and G.L. Sant'Anna Jr. Nitrification of industrial and domestic saline wastewaters in moving bed biofilm reactor and sequencing batch reactor J. Hazard. Mater. 185 2011 242 248
6. J.P. Bassin, R. Kleerebezem, M. Dezotti, and M.C. van Loosdrecht Simultaneous nitrogen and phosphate removal in aerobic granular sludge reactors operated at different temperatures Water Res. 46 2012 3805 3816
7. J.P. Bassin, R. Kleerebezem, A.S. Rosado, M.C.M. van Loosdrecht, and M. Dezotti Effect of different operational conditions on biofilm development, nitrification, and nitrifying microbial population in moving-bed biofilm reactors Environ. Sci. Technol. 46 2012 1546 1555
8. M. Bellucci, I.D. Ofiteru, I.M. Head, T.P. Curtis, and D.W. Graham Nitrification in hybrid bioreactors treating simulated domestic wastewater J. Appl. Microbiol. 115 2013 621 630
9. M.M. Bradford Rapid and sensitive method for the quantitation of microgram quantities of protein utilizing the principle of protein-dye binding Anal. Biochem. 72 1976 248 254
10. J.P. Boltz, B.R. Johnson, G.T. Daigger, and J. Sandino Modeling integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) systems I: Mathematical treatment and model development Water Environ. Res. 81 2009 555 575
11. K. Calderón, J. Martín-Pascual, J.M. Poyatos, B. Rodelas, A. González-Martínez, and J. González-López Comparative analysis of the bacterial diversity in a lab-scale moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) applied to treat urban wastewater under different operational conditions Bioresour. Technol. 121 2012 119 126
12. L. Chu, and J. Wang Comparison of polyurethane foam and biodegradable polymer as carriers in moving bed biofilm reactor for treating wastewater with a low C/N ratio Chemosphere 83 2011 63 68
13. L. Chu, and J. Wang Nitrogen removal using biodegradable polymers as carbon source and biofilm carriers in a moving bed biofilm reactor Chem. Eng. J. 170 2011 220 225
14. L. Chu, J. Wang, F. Quan, X.-H. Xing, L. Tang, and C. Zhang Modification of polyurethane foam carriers and application in a moving bed biofilm reactor Process Biochem. 49 2014 1979 1982
15. M. Christensson, and T. Welander Treatment of municipal wastewater in a hybrid process using a new suspended carrier with large surface area Water Sci. Technol. 49 2004 207 214
16. L.S. Downing, J.P. Boltz, M.J. Dempsey, S. Hubbell, and F. Kulick Nitrification in biofilm reactors Operation of Nutrient Removal Facilities. Water Environment Federation (WEF) Manual of Practice No. 37 2013
17. M. Dubois, K.A. Gilles, J.K. Hamilton, P.A. Rebers, and F. Smith Colorimetric method for determination of sugars and related substances Anal. Chem. 28 1956 350 356
18. L. Dvǒák, T. Lederer, V. Jirků, J. Masák, and L. Novák Removal of aniline, cyanides and diphenylguanidine from industrial wastewater using a full-scale moving bed biofilm reactor Process Biochem. 49 2014 102 109
19. M. Ferrai, G. Guglielmi, and G. Andreottola Modelling respirometric tests for the assessment of kinetic and stoichiometric parameters on MBBR biofilm for municipal wastewater treatment Environ. Modell. Softw. 25 2010 626 632
20. L.A. Figueroa, and J. Silverstein The effect of particulate organic matter on biofilm nitrification Water Environ. Res. 64 1992 728 733
21. D. Forrest Tertiary Nitrifying Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor: A Study of Carrier and Loading Effects on Nitrifying Kinetics, Biologically Produced Solids and Microbial Community 2014 University of Otawa Canada PhD Thesis
22. M.H. Gerardi The Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters 2003 John Wiley & Sons New Jersey
23. M.A. Head, and J.A. Oleszkiewicz Nitrifying bacteria addition into reactors operating near washout conditions for nitrification J. Environ. Eng. Sci. 4 2005 257 264
24. M. Henze, M.C.M. van Loosdrecht, G.A. Ekama, and D. Brdjanovic Wastewater treatment development M. Henze, M.C.M. van Loosdrecht, G.A. Ekama, D. Brdjanovic, Principles, Modelling and Design 2008 IWA Publishing London
25. V. Hoang, R. Delatolla, T. Abujamel, W. Mottawea, A. Gadbois, E. Laflamme, and A. Stintzi Nitrifying moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) biofilm and biofilm response to long term exposure to 1°C Water Res. 49 2014 215 224
26. B. Hu, A. Wheatley, V. Ishtchenko, and K. Huddersman The effect of shock loads on SAF bioreactors for sewage treatment works Chem. Eng. J. 166 2011 73 80
27. A.H. Javid, A.H. Hassani, B. Ghanbari, and K. Yaghmaeian Feasibility of utilizing moving bed biofilm reactor to upgrade and retrofit municipal wastewater treatment plants Int. J. Environ. Res. 7 2013 963 972
28. W.K. Kwok, C. Picioreanu, S.L. Ong, M.C. van Loosdrecht, W.J. Ng, and J.J. Heijnen Influence of biomass production and detachment forces on biofilm structures in a biofilm airlift suspension reactor Biotechnol. Bioeng. 58 1998 400 407
29. Z. Lewandowski, and H. Beyenal Fundamentals of Biofilm Research second ed. 2014 CRC Press Boca Raton, FL, USA
30. E. Melin, H. Helness, T. Kenakkala, and H. Ødegaard High-rate wastewater treatment based on moving bed biofilm reactor, polymer coagulation and flotation H.H. Hahn, E. Hoffmann, H. Ødegaard, Chemical Water and Wastewater Treatment VIII 2004 IWA Publishing London
31. E. Melin, T. Leiknes, H. Helness, V. Rasmussen, and H. Ødegaard Effect of organic loading rate on a wastewater treatment process combining moving bed biofilm and membrane reactors Water Sci. Technol. 51 2005 421 430
32. A. Mašic, and H.J. Eberl A modelling and simulation study of the role of suspended microbial populations in nitrification in a biofilm reactor Bull. Math. Biol. 76 2014 27 58
33. S. Matsumoto, A. Terada, and S. Tsuneda Modeling of membrane-aerated biofilm: effects of C/N ratio, biofilm thickness and surface loading of oxygen on feasibility of simultaneous nitrification and denitrification Biochem. Eng. J. 37 2007 98 107
34. Metcalf & Eddy Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse fourth ed. 2003 McGraw Hill New York, NY
35. K. Nof, N. Assulin, Y. Galer, and R.C.G. Carreón Improving particles separation after moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) systems by media clarifier Proceeding of the 86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference Chicago, IL, USA 2013
36. H. Ødegaard Innovation in wastewater treatment: the moving bed biofilm process Water Sci. Technol. 53 2006 17 33
37. H. Ødegaard, M. Cimbritz, M. Christensson, and C.P. Dahl Separation of biomass from moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBRs) Proc. Water Environ. Fed. 22 2010 212 233
38. H. Ødegaard, B. Gisvold, and J. Strickland The influence of carrier size and shape in the moving bed biofilm process Water Sci. Technol. 41 2000 383 391
39. A. Ohashi, D.G.V. de Silva, B. Mobarry, J.A. Manem, D.A. Stahl, and B.E. Rittmann Influence of substrate C/N ratio on the structure of multispecies biofilms consisting of nitrifiers and heterotrophs Water Sci. Technol. 32 1995 75 84
40. M. Piculell, T. Welander, and K. Jönsson Organic removal activity in biofilm and suspended biomass fractions of MBBR systems Water Sci. Technol. 69 2014 55 61
41. C.W. Randall, V.M. Pattarkine, and S.A. McClintock Nitrification kinetics in single-sludge biological nutrient removal activated sludge systems Water Sci. Technol. 25 1992 195 214
42. B.E. Rittmann, and J.A. Manem Development and experimental evaluation of a steady-state, multispecies biofilm model Biotechnol. Bioeng. 39 1992 914 922
43. B. Rusten, M. McCoy, R. Proctor, and J.G. Siljudalen The innovative moving bed biofilm reactor/solids contact reaeration process for secondary treatment of municipal wastewater Water Environ. Res. 70 1998 1083 1089
44. A.C. van Haandel, and J.G.M. van der Lubbe Handbook of Biological Wastewater Treatment. Design and Optimisation of Activated Sludge Systems second ed. 2012 IWA Publishing London p816
45. J.L. Wang, and L.B. Wu Wastewater treatment in a hybrid biological reactor (HBR): nitrification characteristics Biomed. Environ. Sci. 17 2004 373 379
46. T.C. Zhang, and P.L. Bishop Density, porosity and pore structure of biofilms Water Res. 28 1994 2267 2277