Cover Image

Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment

Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) is a hybrid wastewater treatment process that combines suspended and attached growth. The current review provides an overview of the effect of operating parameters on the performance of IFAS and their implications for wastewater treatment. The operating...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Waqas, S., Harun, N.Y., Sambudi, N.S., Abioye, K.J., Zeeshan, M.H., Ali, A., Abdulrahman, A., Alkhattabi, L., Alsaadi, A.S.
Format: Article
Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2023
Online Access:http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/37433/
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85169057469&doi=10.3390%2fmembranes13080704&partnerID=40&md5=c7218bee9df1c1465a8b8ebe75314ceb
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
id oai:scholars.utp.edu.my:37433
record_format eprints
spelling oai:scholars.utp.edu.my:374332023-10-04T12:44:05Z http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/37433/ Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment Waqas, S. Harun, N.Y. Sambudi, N.S. Abioye, K.J. Zeeshan, M.H. Ali, A. Abdulrahman, A. Alkhattabi, L. Alsaadi, A.S. Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) is a hybrid wastewater treatment process that combines suspended and attached growth. The current review provides an overview of the effect of operating parameters on the performance of IFAS and their implications for wastewater treatment. The operating parameters examined include hydraulic retention time (HRT), solids retention time (SRT), dissolved oxygen (DO) levels, temperature, nutrient loading rates, and aeration. Proper control and optimization of these parameters significantly enhance the treatment efficiency and pollutant removal. Longer HRT and appropriate SRT contribute to improved organic matter and nutrient removal. DO levels promote the growth of aerobic microorganisms, leading to enhanced organic matter degradation. Temperature influences microbial activity and enzymatic reactions, impacting treatment efficiency. Nutrient loading rates must be carefully managed to avoid system overload or inhibition. Effective aeration ensures uniform distribution of wastewater and biofilm carriers, optimizing contact between microorganisms and pollutants. IFAS has been used in water reuse applications, providing a sustainable and reliable water source for non-potable uses. Overall, IFAS has proven to be an effective and efficient treatment process that can provide high-quality effluent suitable for discharge or reuse. Understanding the effects of these operating parameters helps to optimize the design and operation for efficient wastewater treatment. Further research is needed to explore the interactions between different parameters, evaluate their impact under varying wastewater characteristics, and develop advanced control strategies for improved performance and sustainability. © 2023 by the authors. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2023 Article NonPeerReviewed Waqas, S. and Harun, N.Y. and Sambudi, N.S. and Abioye, K.J. and Zeeshan, M.H. and Ali, A. and Abdulrahman, A. and Alkhattabi, L. and Alsaadi, A.S. (2023) Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment. Membranes, 13 (8). ISSN 20770375 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85169057469&doi=10.3390%2fmembranes13080704&partnerID=40&md5=c7218bee9df1c1465a8b8ebe75314ceb 10.3390/membranes13080704 10.3390/membranes13080704 10.3390/membranes13080704
institution Universiti Teknologi Petronas
building UTP Resource Centre
collection Institutional Repository
continent Asia
country Malaysia
content_provider Universiti Teknologi Petronas
content_source UTP Institutional Repository
url_provider http://eprints.utp.edu.my/
description Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) is a hybrid wastewater treatment process that combines suspended and attached growth. The current review provides an overview of the effect of operating parameters on the performance of IFAS and their implications for wastewater treatment. The operating parameters examined include hydraulic retention time (HRT), solids retention time (SRT), dissolved oxygen (DO) levels, temperature, nutrient loading rates, and aeration. Proper control and optimization of these parameters significantly enhance the treatment efficiency and pollutant removal. Longer HRT and appropriate SRT contribute to improved organic matter and nutrient removal. DO levels promote the growth of aerobic microorganisms, leading to enhanced organic matter degradation. Temperature influences microbial activity and enzymatic reactions, impacting treatment efficiency. Nutrient loading rates must be carefully managed to avoid system overload or inhibition. Effective aeration ensures uniform distribution of wastewater and biofilm carriers, optimizing contact between microorganisms and pollutants. IFAS has been used in water reuse applications, providing a sustainable and reliable water source for non-potable uses. Overall, IFAS has proven to be an effective and efficient treatment process that can provide high-quality effluent suitable for discharge or reuse. Understanding the effects of these operating parameters helps to optimize the design and operation for efficient wastewater treatment. Further research is needed to explore the interactions between different parameters, evaluate their impact under varying wastewater characteristics, and develop advanced control strategies for improved performance and sustainability. © 2023 by the authors.
format Article
author Waqas, S.
Harun, N.Y.
Sambudi, N.S.
Abioye, K.J.
Zeeshan, M.H.
Ali, A.
Abdulrahman, A.
Alkhattabi, L.
Alsaadi, A.S.
spellingShingle Waqas, S.
Harun, N.Y.
Sambudi, N.S.
Abioye, K.J.
Zeeshan, M.H.
Ali, A.
Abdulrahman, A.
Alkhattabi, L.
Alsaadi, A.S.
Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment
author_facet Waqas, S.
Harun, N.Y.
Sambudi, N.S.
Abioye, K.J.
Zeeshan, M.H.
Ali, A.
Abdulrahman, A.
Alkhattabi, L.
Alsaadi, A.S.
author_sort Waqas, S.
title Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment
title_short Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment
title_full Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment
title_fullStr Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Operating Parameters on the Performance of Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge for Wastewater Treatment
title_sort effect of operating parameters on the performance of integrated fixed-film activated sludge for wastewater treatment
publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
publishDate 2023
url http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/37433/
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85169057469&doi=10.3390%2fmembranes13080704&partnerID=40&md5=c7218bee9df1c1465a8b8ebe75314ceb
_version_ 1779441382243434496
score 13.211869

Similar Items