Simple systems to characterize wastewaters - the case of biomethane potential

Abstract

When the design or operation of wastewater treatment plans is considered, it is important to measure the polluting loads to be treated. These loads are calculated as the product of a daily volume of liquid waste and the average concentration of the pollutant. Of course, to do this, the sample must correctly represent the liquid effluent. Extensive analytical equipment can be used to characterize the numerous compounds contained within wastewaters with high accuracy but cheap, simple, and even sometimes mobile equipment are mostly used for the daily operations of treatment plans.