Publisher's Synopsis
The activated sludge process is widely used for treating wastewater. Process stability and final effluent quality largely depend upon the composition of the biomass in an activated sludge plant. Operational problems such as bulking and scum formation occur when the wrong micro-organisms are dominating the sludge population. Microscopic sludge investigation is therefore essential for process control and stable plant operation. It is also a valuable educational and training package for universities and post experience courses.