ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Experimental Determination of Kinetic
Parameters for Heterotrophic Microorganisms
in Biofilm under Petrochemical
Wastewater Conditions
K. Trojanowicz1, W. Styka2, T. Baczynski2
1Oil Refinery “Glimar” S.A, Michalusa 1, 38-300 Gorlice;
(current address: Pliva Kraków, R&D Department, Mogilska 80, 31-546 Kraków, Poland)
2Kraków University of Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Water Supply and Environmental Protection, Warszawska 24, 31-156 Kraków, Poland
2Kraków University of Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Water Supply and Environmental Protection, Warszawska 24, 31-156 Kraków, Poland
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2009;18(5):913–921
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ABSTRACT
This paper presents the methods and results of Monod kinetic constant determination for heterotrophic
bacterial growth in an aerated submerged fixed-bed biofilm reactor (ASFBBR) treating petrochemical
wastewater. The methods originally developed for activated sludge are successfully adapted to biofilm kinetics
characterization. The results are discussed and compared with the values given by other authors. The purpose
of this calibration is to develop a mathematical model for a novel approach toward biofilm system
dimensioning.
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