Abstract
The effects of aeration recirculation on oxygen transfer and the fate of five volatile organic compounds (VOCs) commonly found in publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) influent are studied using various modeling approaches. The five compounds are benzene, chloroform, methylene chloride, toluene, and trichloroethylene. The models predict that the overall oxygen transfer efficiency can be increased by 96.7% at 50% aeration recirculation with only a 9.6% drop in oxygen transfer rate. The emission reductions and biodegradation improvements are compound specific; for the compounds investigated here, about 40% emission reductions and 16% biodegradation increases can be achieved at 50% aeration recirculation. The temperature effect on the VOC fate mechanisms is also investigated. Overall, the model predictions reveal that up to 50% aeration recirculation is effective in controlling VOC emissions.
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