Water (May 2024)

Modeling of Biofoam Destabilization by Biodefoamers in Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater Treatment Activated Sludge

  • Cynthia Dlangamandla,
  • Ncumisa Mpongwana,
  • Seteno K. O. Ntwampe,
  • Moses Basitere,
  • Boredi S. Chidi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16091293
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 9
p. 1293

Abstract

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Biofoam formation in wastewater treatment is a challenge globally. Previously, we successfully proposed the use of biodefoamers instead of synthetic defoamers for environmental protection. In this study, we report on biodefoamation modeling using activated sludge organisms. Overall, the rate law model was determined to adequately describe foam drainage including collapse while applying biodefoamers. The target industry is the poultry processing industry whereby foam formation during wastewater treatment is an ongoing challenge.

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