Rotating biological contactors were assessed as an alternative to activated sludge processes for industrial wastewaters with high organic loadings, or for communities which are located far away from major treatment plants. The advantages claimed for RBCs over activated sludge processes were: simplicity of maintenance and operation, low power consumption, no flies or objectionable odours, ability to withstand shock or toxic loads and desirable sludge settling properties. A dynamic model and results of an experimental investigation are presented.
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