{"product_id":"the-biology-of-the-activated-sludge-process-9781119795193","title":"The Biology of the Activated Sludge Process","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael H. Gerardi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons Inc\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chemistry - Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA practical guide to the activated sludge process serving as a manual for linking operational changes to shifts in microbes and microbial populations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Biology of the Activated Sludge Process,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experienced wastewater microbiologist, Michael Gerardi, delivers a hands-on, biological approach to the activated sludge process. The book offers a “natural” perspective, focusing on simplistic, reliable, and practical measures that professionals can use to quickly identify and correct operational problems in activated sludge processes (ASPs). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerardi covers the biochemical fundamentals of the ASP and in-plant techniques that enable operators to monitor and correct daily changes in operational conditions, sewer systems, and industrial discharges. He also explores the commonly overlooked distinction between sludge and solids and how this difference affects the day-to-day work of wastewater treatment plant operators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExaminations of significant organisms involved in treatment processes, their positive and negative roles, and operational conditions controlling their growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed discussions of different types of BODs (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), such as particulate, colloidal, lipids, complex soluble, and simple soluble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplorations of problems that may be created by the addition of chemical compounds and how wastewater treatment success or failure is determined by biochemical reactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective and inexpensive tests and parameters useful for the identification and correction of common operational problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an essential troubleshooting guide for wastewater operators to incorporate into their process control measures. The text is also useful for laboratory technicians at wastewater treatment plants and commercial laboratories, regulatory personnel who inspect wastewater treatment plants, and consulting engineers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47702819471511,"sku":"9781119795193","price":8411.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781119795193.webp?v=1776748768","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-biology-of-the-activated-sludge-process-9781119795193","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}