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Introduction to Anaerobic Tower Operation and Management
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2022-12-12 13:38
Anaerobic tower Operational management introduction: When the concentration of treated wastewater is high (CODCr value greater than 5000mg/L), a reflux operation method must be adopted. The reflux ratio is determined according to the specific situation. Effective reflux can not only reduce the influent concentration, but also increase the influent volume, ensuring uniform water flow distribution in the treatment facility and avoiding short water flow.
The temperature of general industrial wastewater is difficult to reach 35℃, and heating is required (especially in winter). Therefore, in order to save energy required for heating, on the one hand, attention should be paid to heat preservation (including increasing the reflux flow rate, etc.), and on the other hand, heat loss of the reactor should be prevented as much as possible. The characteristics of sludge concentration in the reactor must be fully utilized to increase the sludge concentration in the reactor as much as possible and reduce the impact of temperature on the anaerobic reaction.
Biogas should be discharged promptly and effectively. The anaerobic digestion process must be accompanied by the production of biogas, which can stir the sludge and promote the mixing and contact of wastewater and sludge, which is its advantage.
Sludge load should be appropriate. In order to maintain the balance of the three stages of anaerobic digestion, balance the production and consumption of volatile fatty acids and other intermediate products, and prevent the pH value from decreasing due to acid accumulation.
When the concentration of suspended solids in the treated wastewater is high (generally more than 1000mg/L), the wastewater should be subjected to appropriate pretreatment such as sedimentation, filtration or flotation to reduce the influent suspended solids content and prevent clogging of the packing layer.
Fully create an anaerobic environment. Anaerobic bacteria are a prerequisite for the normal activity of anaerobic microorganisms, and methanogens can only operate efficiently in an absolutely anaerobic environment. When wastewater is lifted into the anaerobic digestion device, the effluent reflux and other links should avoid contact with air as much as possible, and minimize the chance of contact with air. For example, in the water flow process, falling water or stirring should be avoided as much as possible. The regulating tank and reflux tank should be covered and closed. Do not use airlift pumps to lift wastewater. The anaerobic reaction structure should pass the airtightness test to ensure airtightness and no leakage.
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