SSR20240408A01 Aerobic Digester Teaching Equipment

 SSR20240408A01 Aerobic Digester Teaching Equipment

Description

The activated sludge process is the most important biological process in water treatment. The trainer enables this process to be demonstrated.

A pump delivers raw water contaminated with dissolved organic substances (organic matter) into the aeration tank. Aerobic microorganisms (activated sludge) in the aeration tank use the organic matter as a source of nutrition, biodegrading it in the process. Since aerobic microorganisms need oxygen, the raw water is aerated in the aeration tank. The activated sludge is mixed with the raw water by stirring machines. In the secondary clarifier the activated sludge is then separated from the treated water by sedimentation. A portion of the activated sludge is returned to the aeration tank (return sludge). The treated water is collected in a tank.

It is also possible to convert ammonium into nitrate (nitrification) and nitrate into nitrogen (denitrification). For denitrification a zone without aeration can be created in the aeration tank by installing a partition wall.

The control of the trainer is realised by the integrated PLC via touch screen. By means of an integrated router, the trainer can alternatively be operated and controlled via an end device. The user interface can also be displayed on additional end devices (screen mirroring). Via the PLC, the measured values can be stored internally.

Activated sludge from a wastewater treatment plant and analysis technology are required for the experiments. The following parameters must be determined in order to analyse the experiments:

organic matter

BOD5 or COD or TOC

nitrogen concentrations

ammonium, nitrite and nitrate

Technical details

A 1.5 1 bench-mounted aerobic digester, complete with peristaltic feed pump, air compressor, and temperature control system.

Dissolved oxygen and pH probes and meters are included.

designed to operate safely and reproducibly for periods of several days.

Feed pump: 24V DC, peristaltic, 0-30rpm corresponding to 0-40 l/day

Air compressor: 120-240V, 0-3.0 l/min (STP)

Reactor vessel: 1-51 max capacity

pH meter range: 0.00-14.00

Dissolved oxygen meter range: 0-100% saturation.

Dissolved oxygen meter resolution: 2%