| Main Title |
Carbon Dioxide Effects on Lag Periods in BOD Studies. |
| Author |
Gaffne, Peter E. ;
|
| CORP Author |
Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta. Engineering Experiment Station. |
| Year Published |
1962 |
| Report Number |
PHS-WP-211 (C1); |
| Stock Number |
PB-228 029 |
| Additional Subjects |
Biochemical oxygen demand ;
Carbon dioxide ;
Tests ;
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-228 029 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
|
| Collation |
26p |
| Abstract |
The objective of the research was to determine the effectiveness of carbon dioxide in reducing or eliminating lag periods during the oxidation of pure organic substrates and sewage by mixed microbial cultures. The results indicate that no benefit would be derived from supplementing Standard Dilution Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) water with carbon dioxide. It is concluded that a better approach to reliable short-term BOD tests would be the use of mass washed cell inocula. |
