I recommend a settler as the first step as an easy way to reduce BOD into the USAB. If the USAB effluent is greater than 5000 mg/L BOD add a second USAB- follow with Activated sludge -- Thicken and dewater the sludges for disposal.
Published by Tony Wachinski, CEO & Founder, Wisewater Global, LLC
I recommend a settler as the first step as an easy way to reduce BOD into the USAB. If the USAB effluent is greater than 5000 mg/L BOD add a second USAB- follow with Activated sludge -- Thicken and dewater the sludges for disposal.