Ammonia nitrogen removal from Congo Red wastewater by biological fluidized bed

The rapid development of human activities has caused a worldwide increase of nitrogen and phosphorus in rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Sewage and fertilizers are two examples of a variety of different sources responsible for this increase in nitrogen. Despite being an important nutrient for cell growth formation, nitrogen is often detrimental to the environment in high concentrations. The objective of the research project is the achievement of maximum removal efficiency of both COD and ammonia nitrogen from Congo Red wastewater, which is made possible by a high resistance to organic loading in the reactor. A study performed by Professor Pan and a collaboration of other researchers was effective in showing that biological treatment methods of wastewater contaminated by 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (TCP), an organic pollutant known for its environmental persistence and strong toxicity, were superior to physiochemical alternatives. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Jesse Zhu

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Partner:

Zhejiang University of Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Western University

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