Main Title |
Pathogen and Indicator Organism Destruction by the Dual Digestion System. |
Author |
Appleton, A. R. ;
Leong, C. J. ;
Venosa, A. D. ;
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CORP Author |
Montgomery (James M.), Inc., Reston, VA. ;Montgomery (James M.), Inc., Pasadena, CA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Water Engineering Research Lab. |
Year Published |
1986 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-02-1821; EPA/600/J-86/306; |
Stock Number |
PB87-176913 |
Additional Subjects |
Sludge ;
Digestion(Decomposition) ;
Microorganisms ;
Aeorbic processes ;
Anaerobic processes ;
Sewage treatment ;
Water pollution ;
Sludge disposal ;
Activated sludge process ;
Reprints ;
DDS(Dual Digestion System) ;
Sludge digestion ;
Sludge treatment
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB87-176913 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
11p |
Abstract |
The effectiveness of the dual digestion system (DDS) to destroy pathogenic microorganisms was evaluated at a full-scale treatment facility. The DDS incorporates a pure oxygen aerobic digester (1-day detention time) followed by an anaerobic digester (8-day detention time). Heat biological oxidation is conserved in the aerobic step to achieve thermophilic temperatures. Destruction of three pathogen indicators (total coliform, fecal coliform, and fecal streptococci) and a pathogenic bacteria (Salmonella spp.) were measured during three 10-week sampling periods. Conventional measures of digester performance were also analyzed. The performance of DDS in producing a stabilized, pathogen-free sludge was compared to accepted pathogen reduction technologies. (Copyright (c) 1986 by Journal WPCF.) |