Shortcut Nitrogen Removal —Nitrite Shunt and Deammonification

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Nitrogen removal and energy autarky (achieving self sufficiency for energy requirements) are two common goals at water resource recovery facilities. Conventional biological nitrogen removal requires energy for aeration and mixing, carbon for denitrification, and chemicals for pH control. In contrast, shortcut nitrogen removal processes provide significant potential benefits in terms of energy,...

Introduction and Rationale

Process Fundamentals— Microbiology, Stoichiometry, Kinetics, and Inhibition

Processes for Sidestream Nitrite Shunt

Sidestream Deammonification

Mainstream Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification and Nitrite Shunt

Mainstream Deammonification

Toward Energy Autarky: Carbon Redirection Coupled with Shortcut Nitrogen Processes

Process Types, Flowsheets, and Design Criteria for Implementation

Future Issues and Considerations of Nutrient Management in Wastewater Treatment

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