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The Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters
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This chapter discusses the construction of Anaerobic Digesters, and some of the components that went into their manufacture, as well as their use in the manufacture and operation.Abstract:
Preface. PART I: OVERVIEW. 1. Introduction. 2. Bacteria. 3. Methane-forming Bacteria. 4. Respiration. 5. Anaerobic Food Chain. 6. Fermentation. 7. Anaerobic Digestion Steps. PART II: SUBSTRATES, PRODUCTS, AND BIOGAS. 8. Substrates and Products. 9. Biogas. PART III: OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS. 10. Introduction to Operational Conditions. 11. Start-up. 12. Sludge Feed. 13. Retention Times. 14. Temperature. 15. Nutrients. 16. Alkalinity and pH. 17. Toxicity. 18. Mixing. PART IV: PROCESS CONTROL AND TROUBLESHOOTING. 19. Upsets and Unstable Digesters. 20. Foam and Scum Production and Accumulation. 21. Supernatant. 22. Monitoring. PART V: DIGESTERS. 23. Types of Anaerobic Digesters. 24. Anaerobic Digesters verses Aerobic Digesters. References. Abbreviations and Acronyms. Chemical Compounds and Elements. Glossary. Index.read more
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