Aerobic digestion
Aerobic Digestion
Aerobic digestion (/ɛəˈroʊbɪk dɪˈdʒɛstʃən/) is a process in Biology and Chemistry that involves the breakdown of organic matter by Microorganisms in the presence of Oxygen.
Etymology
The term "Aerobic digestion" is derived from the Greek words "aero" meaning air, and "bios" meaning life, combined with the Latin word "digestio" meaning distribution. This refers to the process where microorganisms that require oxygen break down organic matter.
Process
Aerobic digestion is a key process in Wastewater treatment, where it is used to reduce the volume of sludge and to stabilize it, reducing the potential for odor and disease. The process involves the use of aerobic bacteria, which consume organic matter and convert it into carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
Related Terms
- Anaerobic digestion: A similar process to aerobic digestion, but occurs in the absence of oxygen.
- Activated sludge: A type of sludge produced by the aerobic digestion process in wastewater treatment.
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): A measure of the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose the organic matter in a sample of water.
- Sludge: The residual, semi-solid material left from industrial wastewater, or sewage treatment processes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aerobic digestion
- Wikipedia's article - Aerobic digestion
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