Abstract
The fraction of biologically active methyl tert-butyl ether degraders in reactors is just as important for prediction of removal rates as knowledge of the kinetic parameters. The fraction of biologically active methyl tert-butyl ether degraders in a heterogeneous biomass sample, taken from a packed bed reactor, was determined using a batch kinetic based approach. The procedure involved modeling of methyl tert-butyl ether removal rates from batch experiments followed by parameter estimations. It was estimated to be 5-14% (w/w) of the measured volatile suspended solids concentration in the reactor.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Biotechnology Letters |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 111-116 |
ISSN | 0141-5492 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |