• For this purpose, a laboratory-scale MBR was constructed and operated to treat leachate with a chemical oxygen demand (COD) of 9000-11,000 mg/l, a 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) of 4000-6,000 mg/l, volatile suspended solids (VSS) of 300-500 mg/l, total nitrogen (TN) of 2000-6000 mg/l, and an ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N) of 1800-4000 mg/l. (harvard.edu)
  • Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems are designed to remove suspended solids (TSS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), and oils and greases (O&G) from a wastewater stream. (poweronline.com)
  • Additional testing measured total solids (TS), moisture, wet weight per cow per day, COD (chemical oxygen demand), BOD5 (biochemical oxygen demand during decomposition occurring over a 5-day period), pH, nitrogen and phosphate levels. (biocycle.net)
  • Secondary treatment consists of three high-rate activated sludge (HRAS) tanks and two BTFs to nitrify and remove residual BOD5 and suspended solids. (water-technology.net)
  • Research proves that higher concentrations of sodium sulfite can degrade beneficial dissolved oxygen levels, increase BOD5 and reduce overall effluent quality. (tramfloc.com)
  • Thus, it was a significant challenge to reduce the BOD5 in the faecal sludge treatment plant for its ultimate disposal. (snv.org)
  • BOD7 data has been recalculated into BOD5 data. (europa.eu)
  • SRT and HRT did not significantly influence on the COD and BOD5 removal efficiencies. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Bench-scale testing was conducted to quantify the effectiveness of BOD5 removal utilizing an aerobic biological contact reactor and ballasted flocculation/settling. (wwdmag.com)
  • Two independent studies were performed to determined COD and BOD5, according to the internal method A-15, Biological Oxygen demand (BOD5), similar to the OECD guidelines. (europa.eu)
  • Weekly samples were analyzed for 5-d biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total suspended solids (TSS), total Kjeldahl N (TKN), total ammoniacal N (TAN), total P (TP), and Escherichia coli. (umn.edu)
  • The wetland was designed to treat an average daily flow of 1305 L (345 gal), and it must meet a regulatory standard of 30 mg/L for both total suspended solids (TSS) and biochemical oxygen demand BOD5. (brikbase.org)
  • Decreasing the TSS loading on the system by adding a settling basin or pre-filter may enable the system meet BOD5 and TSS discharge concentration limits throughout the year. (brikbase.org)
  • The following parameters are eliminated: BOD5, Floating Matter, Sediment Solids and Fecal Coliforms. (basham.com.mx)
  • Due to physical processes the water is filtrated mechanically, while microbiological activity in the filter media leads to removal of nutrients, BOD5 and total suspended solids. (slu.se)
  • It usually reflects the amount of oxygen consumed in five days by biological processes breaking down organic waste (BOD5). (cdc.gov)
  • MacLaren typically utilizes 22 to 24 of the 41 Aqua-Jet aerators at any one time for biological treatment of its pulp waste and to reduce BOD5 and TSS to required levels. (watertechonline.com)
  • As would be expected for optimal wastewater treatment, biological oxygen demand (BOD5) was reduced by at least 63% during nano-scale Cu exposure, indicating normal function. (nih.gov)
  • During the five-day BOD or BOD5 test process, the BOD bottle is used for incubating diluted samples under the 20 °C or 68 °F of temperature. (wikipedia.org)
  • The system achieved concentration limits for BOD5 during the growing season. (brikbase.org)
  • The changes in TOC and BOD5 demonstrate that the system was improperly treating waste. (nih.gov)
  • Their main purpose is to reduce BOD5 concentrations to suitable levels. (ampc.com.au)
  • The copper fungicide, Cu(OH)2, caused a 57% increase in total organic carbon (TOC), which is well above the typical range for septic systems and also corresponded to increased BOD5 during the majority of the Cu(OH)2 exposure. (nih.gov)