What is the Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) of the following activated sludge process, given the following data:
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Discover a New Approach to Installing Blower Systems
Optimize your airflow and slash energy waste with a turnkey, weatherproof blower enclosure offering ultra-reliable performance with zero onsite assembly required.
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Ultrasonic vs. Coriolis Meters: Which Makes Sense for My Application?
Flowmeters are necessary for a variety of drinking and wastewater treatment applications. They may measure the metered chemicals, regulate pump input and...
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Dual Mode 3DP Belt Press Reduces Capital Cost for North Carolina WWTP
To save capital cost and footprint, dewatering equipment can be set up to operate in separate modes, as either thickening equipment or...
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A Tale of Two Clarifiers for Midwest Infrastructure Coatings
Midwest Infrastructure Coatings (MIC) has been busy working across Missouri, using OBIC products to restore and protect wastewater clarifiers. In the towns...
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How to Stay Professional During a Bad Day on the Job
Every tradesperson knows this kind of day.
The schedule is already packed. The first job runs long. A part is missing. Your phone...
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A WWTP Cuts Blower Room Energy Use by 47%
Struggling with aging, oversized blowers and inefficient oxygen control, the Ipswich plant upgraded to a smarter system to slash energy costs and...
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BDP Screw Press Improves Plant Efficiency
The BDP Screw Press provides a significant improvement in dewatering performance and operational efficiency at the Hooksett Wastewater Treatment Facility in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The plant...
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All Rotary Lobe Pumps Are Not Created Equal
From the outside, all rotary lobe pumps may look the same. They operate in the same basic manner with lobes that create...
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New Index Shows Small Utilities Are More Vulnerable to Climate Hazards
A new analysis from Carnegie Mellon University reveals a significant disconnect between the physical risks facing U.S. water infrastructure and the financial...
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News Briefs: Massive Sewage Spill Pollutes Potomac
Entry 256358A major infrastructure failure recently resulted in a massive discharge of wastewater into the Potomac River northwest of Washington, D.C. A...
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EPA Announces Next Step in Fluoride Review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the next step in the agency’s accelerated review of public health risks from fluoride in...
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Water Fleas Offer Low-Carbon Treatment Alternative, Say Researchers
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that a tertiary wastewater treatment technology based on Daphnia — tiny freshwater organisms commonly...
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The High Cost of Ignoring Hazardous Energy
OSHA estimates that nearly 3 million workers in various fields are exposed to the dangers of hazardous energy on a regular basis....
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Operators Invited to Partner With Dirty Drops Weekly
With workforce retirements accelerating across the water and wastewater industry, the newly launched Dirty Drops Weekly newsletter is calling on business owners,...
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Product News: OZ Lifting Products, KROHNE, Emerson and More
OZ Lifting Products stainless seriesOZ Lifting Products’ stainless steel range includes chain hoists, lever hoists, trolleys and beam clamps all designed for...
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News Briefs: Long Island Sound 'Dead Zones' at Record Low
Entry 256374The Long Island Sound is showing significant signs of ecological recovery, with oxygen-depleted "dead zones" shrinking to their lowest recorded levels in...
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WRF Seeks Pre-Proposals for High-Priority Utility Research
The Water Research Foundation is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program. The Tailored Collaboration Program provides...
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Exam Study Guide: Optimal Bacterial Growth Conditions and Water Membrane Classifications
Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers.
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