Water Science & Technology · 1991 · 146 citations · 0 references
EngineeringBiochemistryEnvironmental EngineeringBioprocess EngineeringMicrobial MetabolismWastewater TreatmentBioprocess ModelingBioremediationNutrient RemovalPhosphorus CyclePhosphorus RemovalWastewater BiotreatmentAnaerobic Soil ConditionsBiological Nutrient RemovalBiological Phosphorus RemovalPhosphorus BiochemistryPhosphorus Removal In Biological Nutrient Removal SystemsPhosphorus Removal KineticsPhosphorus Removal Mechanisms
Three biochemical models for biological excess phosphorus removal are critically analysed: the Comeau/Wentzel, Mino and modified Mino models. There is agreement between the models except in one respect, the generation of reducing equivalents (NADH2) required to convert acetate to poly-β-hydroxybutyrate under anaerobic conditions. In this regard a procedure is suggested to determine which of the models' premises are correct.