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The MBR Book: Principles and Applications of Membrane

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Glossary <strong>of</strong> Terms<br />

A number <strong>of</strong> key terms used in the book are defined below. Proprietary names <strong>and</strong><br />

processes are not included.<br />

Aerobic Conditions where oxygen acts as electron donor for<br />

biochemical reactions<br />

Allochthonous Of terrestrial origin<br />

Anaerobic Conditions where biochemical reactions take place in<br />

absence <strong>of</strong> oxygen<br />

Anisotropic Having symmetry only in one plane<br />

an<strong>MBR</strong> Anaerobic membrane bioreactor<br />

Annular flow Flow through an annulus (or gap created concentric<br />

cylinders)<br />

Anoxic Conditions where some species other than oxygen acts as the<br />

electron donor for biochemical reactions<br />

Anthropogenic Of human origin or derived from human activity<br />

Autochthonous Of microbial origin<br />

Autotrophic Using carbon dioxide as sole carbon source for growth <strong>and</strong><br />

development<br />

Backflushing Reversing flow through a membrane to remove foulants<br />

Bi<strong>of</strong>ilm Film or layer <strong>of</strong> biological material<br />

Biological Process whereby dissolved organic chemical constituents are<br />

treatment<br />

(or biotreatment)<br />

removed through biodegradation<br />

Biomass Viable (living) micro-organisms used to achieve removal <strong>of</strong><br />

organics through biotreatment<br />

Bubble flow Air/liquid two-phase flow where the liquid is the continuum<br />

Cake Solid material formed on the membrane during operation<br />

Cassette See Appendix D<br />

Churn flow Air/liquid two-phase flow at high air/liquid ratio

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