Development of biological aerated filters: A review

Authors
Hodkinson, B Williams, JB Butler, JE
Citation
B. Hodkinson et al., Development of biological aerated filters: A review, J CHART I W, 13(4), 1999, pp. 250-254
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Environment/Ecology
Journal title
Journal of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
ISSN journal
13604015 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
250 - 254
Database
ISI
SICI code
1360-4015(199908)13:4<250:DOBAFA>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Biological aerated filters are wastewater-treatment systems which contain s upport media for the development of a biofilm and provide oxygen at the bas e of the reactor for aerobic microbial processes. The origins of this type of filter date back to the early 1900s, and modern designs can provide a hi gh level of treatment in small reactor 'footprints'. This paper provides a review of the technology and development of biologica l aerated filters and submerged aerated filter systems.