Stabilization ponds are usually classified according to the biological activity that takes place in the ponds as: 1. Aerobic Ponds 2. Anaerobic Ponds 3. Facultative Ponds. 1. Aerobic Ponds (Algae Ponds): The aerobic ponds (also known as algae ponds) are designed to maintain completely aerobic conditions. In these ponds oxygen is supplied by natural surface […]
Classification of Stabilization Ponds | Sewage Treatment | Waste Management
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Design of Facultative Pond | Sewage Treatment | Waste Management
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The design the various parameters of the pond may be determined as indicated below: (i) Surface Area: The surface area of the pond may be determined by assuming a suitable value of organic or BOD loading for the pond expressed as kg BOD5/hectare/day. Since the amount of oxygen that can be produced by photosynthesis and […]
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How to Treat Sewage: Top 3 Methods | Waste Management
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The following points highlight the top three methods used for sewage treatment. The methods are: 1. Oxidation Ditch 2. Stabilization Ponds (Oxidation Ponds) 3. Rotating Biological Contactors. Method # 1. Oxidation Ditch: The method of oxidation ditch is essentially an extended aeration activated sludge process. It was developed for the treatment of sewage for small […]