Comparative response of two organic biofilters treating ethylbenzene and toluene after prolonged exposure |
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| Authors: | G Gallastegui A Barona N Rojo L Gurtubay A Elías |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;2. Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China;1. Biotechnology Research Center (BRC), Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran;2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran;3. Environmental Engineering Research Center (EERC), Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran |
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| Abstract: | The response of two biofilters filled with an organic waste material for treating ethylbenzene and toluene was studied for 415 and 472 operating days, respectively. The peak elimination capacities (ECMAX) recorded were 170 g m?3 h?1 for ethylbenzene (ECMAX) and 138 g m?3 h?1 for toluene. Regarding the degradation profile through the biofilters, an increase in the inlet concentration displaced the degradation profile into the downstream section. A sudden decrease in the performance of both biofilters occurred when the moisture content (MC) of the packing material exceeded 37% for ethylbenzene and 30% for toluene. Thus, a recommended MC value was established in the 15–30% range. Given the bioreactor was operated at a low MC level, fungi prevailed over bacteria. Nevertheless, synergism was detected between both microorganism types for the mineralization of the aromatic hydrocarbons. |
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