In-Situ Measurements of Sediment Oxygen Demand by Suspended Biosolids

Brigid J. Briskin, Mariano I. Cantero, Marcelo Horacio Garcia

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Abstract

The aim of these experiments is to investigate the physical processes involved in oxygen transfer between sediments and the surrounding fluid and to relate the suspended sediment oxygen demand to the concentration of suspended sediment. Experiments were performed in an annular flume using crushed walnut shells as a surrogate for sewage solids. Dissolved oxygen (DO) and sediment concentration were measured. The oxygen uptake was found to be a function of suspended sediment concentration and independent of DO concentration in the range measured during the experiment (between 5 mg/L and 7.5 mg/L). A suitable model to quantify this process is proposed and fitted to experimental observations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods
EditorsT.L. Wahl, C.A. Pugh, K.A. Oberg, T.B. Vermeyen, T.L. Wahl, C.A. Pugh, K.A. Oberg, T.B. Vermeyen
Pages1060-1069
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2002
EventHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods 2002 - Estes Park, CO, United States
Duration: Jul 28 2002Aug 1 2002

Publication series

NameHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods

Other

OtherHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEstes Park, CO
Period7/28/028/1/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • General Engineering

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