R. Pedahzur et al., THE EFFECT OF BAFFLE INSTALLATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF A SINGLE-CELLSTABILIZATION POND, Water science and technology, 27(7-8), 1993, pp. 45-52
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16
Categorie Soggetti
Water Resources","Environmental Sciences","Engineering, Civil
The effect of baffles on the performance of an ineffective, single-cel
led stabilization pond with theoretical retention time of 5-10 days, w
as investigated. The efficiency of the pond was evaluated by comparing
the microbiological and chemical quality of pond's influent and efflu
ent, as well as by hydraulic tests. Removal of indicator microorganism
(1 log) and BOD5 (55%) remained unchanged, regardless of the number o
f baffles. Tracer study findings were characterized by the appearance
of a peak of tracer within 15-20 hours after injection of the tracer,
followed by a long ''tail'' of lower concentration. These findings, al
ong with optical observations, indicated that the baffles succeeded in
channeling influent flow to the planned routes (resulting in increase
d traveling distance of the wastewater). However, the actual retention
time of the influent, particularly a small but important fraction of
it, remained short regardless of baffle installation. The lack of mixi
ng caused by thermal stratification of the water column resulted in ra
pid bottom flow in the cool hypolimnion. These findings may explain, i
n part, the lack of success in improving treatment efficiency.