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Modeling Tools for Environmental Engineers and Scientists

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The above equation is implemented as a spreadsheet model as shown inFigure 5.10. This model calculates the stripping efficiency <strong>for</strong> K a–w valuesranging from 0.05 to 0.8, at G/Q values of 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, <strong>and</strong> 30. The contourplot generated from this model shows the required relationship betweenthe three process parameters. Such a plot provides additional insight <strong>and</strong> aidsin rapid evaluation of the overall process.EXERCISE PROBLEMS5.1. Develop unsteady state MB equations <strong>for</strong> biomass <strong>and</strong> substrate concentrations,X <strong>and</strong> S (M/L –3 ), respectively, in a batch bioreactor employingthe following variables: maximum growth rate, µ max (T –1 ); half saturationconstant, K s (ML –3 ); first-order biomass death rate, k d (T –1 ); firstorderbiomass respiration rate, k r (T –1 ); <strong>and</strong> yield coefficient, Y [M cells(M substrate) –1 ]. Note that the biomass death process releases organiccarbon back into the substrate pool, whereas the respiration processdoes not.5.2. Using the same notation as in problem 5.1, develop MB equations <strong>for</strong>biomass <strong>and</strong> substrate in a CMFR with the following additional variables:the flow rate, Q (L 3 T –1 ); influent substrate concentration, C in(M/L –3 ); <strong>and</strong> volume of the reactor, V (L 3 ). Assume negligible biomassconcentration in the influent.5.3. The aeration tank in a wastewater treatment plant is based on a CMFRdesign, using pure oxygen with bubble diffusers. A chemical plantwishes to discharge a waste stream containing 140 mg/L of toluene intothe sewer system. The permit granted to the wastewater treatment plant(WWTP) limits the maximum concentration of toluene in its effluent to1 mg/L. You are required to estimate the allowable discharge rate fromthe chemical plant, assuming that the WWTP influent previously carriedno traces of toluene.Oxygen transfer efficiency of aerators = 20%Waste flow rate through aeration basin = 1 MGDSurface area of aeration basin = 4000 sq ftHydraulic residence time= 12 hrsOxygen requirement= 200 mg/L of reactor volumeHenry’s Constant of oxygen = 32 –in wastewaterHenry’s Constant of toluene = 0.45 –in wastewaterDO level maintained in aeration basin = 3.0 mg/LK L <strong>for</strong> toluene/K L <strong>for</strong> oxygen = 0.65 –Average temperature = 30ºC© 2002 by CRC Press LLC

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