Calculations
Activated sludge bioreactor
Aerobic reactor
Volume
Concentration of biomass
Sludge age
Reactor dimension
Limit flow
Surface area
Total area

Input data

Sludge age

Biomass in reactor

Removed BOD load

Recirculation ratio

Endogenous respiration coefficient

Cell production coefficient

Output data

Concentration of suspended solids in reactor

Volume

Sludge production

Recycle concentration

Description

Performs several calculations related to activated sludge bioreactors:

  1. Reactor Volume: Determines the required volume for effective treatment.
  2. Biomass Concentration: Calculates the concentration of microorganisms in the reactor.
  3. Sludge Age: Estimates the time microorganisms remain in the system.
  4. Reactor Dimensions: Provides dimensions for reactor design.
  5. Limiting Flow: Identifies maximum influent flow rate.
  6. Surface Area: Calculates the necessary surface area for aeration.
  7. Total Area: Determines the overall area required for the reactor setup.

Activated sludge bioreactor

References

  • VON SPERLING, Marcos. Princípios do tratamento biológico de águas residuárias: lodos ativados. 2. ed. Belo Horizonte: Desa, 2002. 4 v.