On the basis of fractal theory, the fractal characteristics of filamentous bacteria in activated sludge are studied by image dissector system. The results show that the spatial distribution structure of filamentous ...On the basis of fractal theory, the fractal characteristics of filamentous bacteria in activated sludge are studied by image dissector system. The results show that the spatial distribution structure of filamentous bacteria in activated sludge has high self similarity in statistics and the filamentous bacteria have clear phenomenon of fractal growth. The critical fractal dimension values of filamentous bacteria bulking such as Eikelboom 021N, Eikelboom 1701, Sphaerotilus natans and Eikelboom 0041 are determined initially. The fractal dimensions can be taken as a parameter to describe filamentous bacteria of activated sludge quantitatively and bring to light the disorder in appearance and the rule in inherence of filamentous bacteria system.展开更多
Activated sludge dewaterability and settleability properties are of prime importance in sludge treatment and disposal. Herein, we have experimentally examined the effect of deionization on activated sludge characteris...Activated sludge dewaterability and settleability properties are of prime importance in sludge treatment and disposal. Herein, we have experimentally examined the effect of deionization on activated sludge characteristics taking a case study of activated sludge inoculated in tap water and distilled water. The quality of the effluent, both distilled water and tap water were analyzed to determine the characteristics of activated sludge. Results indicated the increasing of the sludge volume index from 51.67 ml/g to 146.9 ml/g leading to the sludge bulking for sludge inoculated in distilled water. The Capillary Suction Time (CST) of sludge cultivated in distilled water varied from 23.1 to 38.4 s, which suggests poor dewaterability. These are due to the growth of some filamentous bacteria in distilled water system. These have further confirmed by light microscope images that showed a significant difference between the sludge systems cultivated in tap water and those grown in distilled water. The present work indeed advances our understanding of activated sludge treatment and would serve as a handy reference for researchers or scholars who want to deal with sewage water treatment.展开更多
文摘On the basis of fractal theory, the fractal characteristics of filamentous bacteria in activated sludge are studied by image dissector system. The results show that the spatial distribution structure of filamentous bacteria in activated sludge has high self similarity in statistics and the filamentous bacteria have clear phenomenon of fractal growth. The critical fractal dimension values of filamentous bacteria bulking such as Eikelboom 021N, Eikelboom 1701, Sphaerotilus natans and Eikelboom 0041 are determined initially. The fractal dimensions can be taken as a parameter to describe filamentous bacteria of activated sludge quantitatively and bring to light the disorder in appearance and the rule in inherence of filamentous bacteria system.
文摘Activated sludge dewaterability and settleability properties are of prime importance in sludge treatment and disposal. Herein, we have experimentally examined the effect of deionization on activated sludge characteristics taking a case study of activated sludge inoculated in tap water and distilled water. The quality of the effluent, both distilled water and tap water were analyzed to determine the characteristics of activated sludge. Results indicated the increasing of the sludge volume index from 51.67 ml/g to 146.9 ml/g leading to the sludge bulking for sludge inoculated in distilled water. The Capillary Suction Time (CST) of sludge cultivated in distilled water varied from 23.1 to 38.4 s, which suggests poor dewaterability. These are due to the growth of some filamentous bacteria in distilled water system. These have further confirmed by light microscope images that showed a significant difference between the sludge systems cultivated in tap water and those grown in distilled water. The present work indeed advances our understanding of activated sludge treatment and would serve as a handy reference for researchers or scholars who want to deal with sewage water treatment.