Model-based evaluation of COD influence on a partial nitrification-Anammox biofilm (CANON) process

Water Sci Technol. 2004;49(11-12):83-90.

Abstract

A model evaluating COD influence on a partial nitrification-Anammox biofilm process is integrated on the basis of heterotrophic growth as described in ASM3, combined with a previously published model for the CANON process. This integrated model can simulate the activities of heterotrophs and autotrophs involved in a biofilm, and interactions between COD oxidation, denitrification, nitrification and Anammox can be evaluated. Simulations indicate that COD in the influent has no important influence on the trends in the partial nitrification-Anammox biofilm process. Besides full COD removal, a total nitrogen removal efficiency of about 90% can be expected for stable biofilm systems. Furthermore, Anammox is a major contributor to the total nitrogen removal in stable biofilm systems and conventional denitrification only takes a share of <20% in the total nitrogen removal.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ammonia / metabolism*
  • Biofilms*
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Nitrogen / isolation & purification*
  • Oxygen / chemistry
  • Waste Disposal, Fluid / methods*

Substances

  • Ammonia
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen