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Table 2 Reactor hydraulic properties

From: Advanced treatment of effluent extended aeration process using biological aerated filter (BAF) with natural media: modification in media, design and backwashing process

Parameter

Unit

Value

Hydraulic retention time

min

60

Wastewater flow rate

L/m2 s

0.22

Back wash flow rate

L/m2 s

1.6

Flow rate of aeration pump

L/m2 s

0.9

Reverse aeration pump flow rate

L/m2 s

7.3

Average organic loading

Kg COD/m3 d

0.76

Mean dissolved oxygen

mg/L

5

Inlet discharge to the reactor

mL/L

100