We aim for the optimum amount by measuring dissolved oxygen in the treatment tanks and monitoring incoming feed quality.
We aim for the optimum amount by measuring dissolved oxygen in the treatment tanks and monitoring incoming feed quality.
Cleanaway’s Homebush aerobic wastewater treatment plant uses oxygen and bacteria to break down complex organic matter and remove pollutants from wastewater. Our wastewater treatment experts break down the process.
“Air supply is critical because aerobic processes use bacteria that require oxygen. This is why air is circulated throughout our treatment tanks,” Process Engineer Nagi Sulieman says, pointing out that this requires balance. “Too much air results in high power consumption and foaming issues, so we aim for the optimum amount by measuring dissolved oxygen in the treatment tanks and monitoring incoming feed quality.”
Plant Manager Michael Wassif further explains, “Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) measures the amount of organics in the wastewater. This is food for the bacteria. If there is insufficient food, the bacteria dies. Too much food results in lower processing rates and increases the risk of effluent quality breaches.”
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