{"product_id":"settleability-problems-and-loss-of-solids-in-the-activated-sludge-process-paperback-2","title":"Settleability Problems and Loss of Solids in the Activated Sludge Process - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael H. Gerardi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe activated sludge process is the most versatile, commonly used wastewater treatment system in North America; however, many activated sludge processes frequently experience operational problems related to poor compaction or settleability of secondary solids and loss of secondary solids from the clarifier. Eschewing the technical jargon and copious chemical equations found in the majority of wastewater studies, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSettleability Problems and Loss of Solids in the Activated Sludge Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e speaks directly to plant operators, showing them how to identify and solve common problems and achieve maximum efficiency. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael H. Gerardi's hands-on guide addresses the most common plant operational problems, such as increased costs, loss of treatment efficiency, and permit violations. Using numerous tables and illustrations, Settleability Problems provides microscopic and analytical techniques for troubleshooting and identifying the conditions responsible for settleability problems and loss of solids. It includes pictures of wet mounts and smears of acceptable and unacceptable microscopic conditions of the activated sludge and presents corrective measures for operational problems. Chapters include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndesired Filamentous Growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrient-Deficient Floc Particles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDenitrification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlug Discharge of Soluble cBOD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eViscous Bulking or Zoogloeal Growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduction and Accumulation of Foam and Scum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume II in the series, Settleability Problems will prove to be of unparalleled value to wastewater treatment plant operators as well as students of wastewater microbiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume II of the definitive series on the microbiology of wastewater treatment\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The activated sludge process is the most versatile, commonly used wastewater treatment system in North America; however, many activated sludge processes frequently experience operational problems related to poor compaction or settleability of secondary solids and loss of secondary solids from the clarifier. Eschewing the technical jargon and copious chemical equations found in the majority of wastewater studies, Settleability Problems and Loss of Solids in the Activated Sludge Process speaks directly to plant operators, showing them how to identify and solve common problems and achieve maximum efficiency.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Michael H. Gerardi's hands-on guide addresses the most common plant operational problems, such as increased costs, loss of treatment efficiency, and permit violations. Using numerous tables and illustrations, Settleability Problems provides microscopic and analytical techniques for troubleshooting and identifying the conditions responsible for settleability problems and loss of solids. It includes pictures of wet mounts and smears of acceptable and unacceptable microscopic conditions of the activated sludge and presents corrective measures for operational problems. Chapters include: \u003cbr\u003e * Undesired Filamentous Growth\u003cbr\u003e * Nutrient-Deficient Floc Particles\u003cbr\u003e * Denitrification\u003cbr\u003e * Slug Discharge of Soluble cBOD\u003cbr\u003e * Viscous Bulking or Zoogloeal Growth\u003cbr\u003e * Production and Accumulation of Foam and Scum\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Wastewater Microbiology Series tackles the critical topics of cost-effective operation, permit compliance, process control, and troubleshooting through a microbiological perspective. Volume II in the series, Settleability Problems will prove to be of unparalleled value to wastewater treatment plant operators as well as students of wastewater microbiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICHAEL H. GERARDI, MS, James Madison University, and currently a research project associate at The Pennsylvania State University, is responsible for the development and presentation of wastewater biology courses. Previous to this appointment, he served as a technical coordinator and manager for the Williamsport (Pennsylvania) Sanitary Authority, where he was responsible for the operational and administrative functions of two activated sludge plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 10.08 x 7.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390082171129,"sku":"9780471206941","price":130.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/MTA1YkZzajZWVWJTYUNqNmovQ3F1dz09_a9ded45e-b704-4708-8331-a3afa1c0cdf2.webp?v=1770221291","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/settleability-problems-and-loss-of-solids-in-the-activated-sludge-process-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}