WWTP capacity and aeration volume from loading

Indicative WWTP capacity and required aeration volume from volumetric and biomass loading (Bv, Bx), biomass concentration X and the target PE.

Volumetric loading Bv [kg BOD₅/m³/day]

Biomass loading Bx [kg BOD₅/kg MLSS/day]

Biomass concentration X [kg MLSS/m³]

Aeration volume [m³]

Possible loading according to Bv [PE]

3333

Sludge inventory in aeration [kg]

3500

Possible loading according to Bx [PE]

2917

Possible loading (limiting) [PE]

2917

Limiting: Bx

Volumetric loading Bv [kg BOD₅/m³/day]

Biomass loading Bx [kg BOD₅/kg MLSS/day]

Biomass concentration X [kg MLSS/m³]

Required WWTP capacity [PE]

Volume from Bv [m³]

900

Volume from Bx [m³]

1029

Required sludge mass: 3600 kg

Required aeration volume [m³]

1029

Limiting: Bx

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