BIOLOGICALBIOFILMPROCESSESBy.pptVIP

BIOLOGICAL BIOFILM PROCESSESBy Dr. Alaadin A. Bukhari Centre for Environment and Water Research Institute KFUPM PRESENTATION LAYOUT Introduction Biofilm Physical and Chemical Properties Kinetics of Biofilm Systems Biological Biofilm Systems Trickling Filter Fludized Bed Packed Bed INTRODUCTION Used for removal of organic pollutants from wastewaters Biological treatment is popular due to: low cost effective in removal of a wide range of organic contaminants effective in removal of colloidal organics can remove toxic non-organic pollutants such as heavy metals Principles of Biological Proces