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Anaerobic sludge granulation.

L W Hulshoff Pol1, S I de Castro Lopes, G Lettinga

  • 1Sub-Department of Environmental Technology, Agricultural University of Wageningen, "Biotechnion" Bomenweg 2, PO Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, The Netherlands.

Water Research
|March 16, 2004
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This review explores anaerobic sludge granulation in Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors. Inert carriers and Methanosaeta concilii are key to granule formation, with selection pressure crucial for maturation.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Background:

  • Anaerobic sludge granulation is vital for efficient wastewater treatment in Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors.
  • Understanding granule formation is critical for optimizing UASB reactor performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review theories on anaerobic sludge granulation in UASB reactors over the past two decades.
  • To highlight key factors influencing granule formation, maturation, and multiplication.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of theories and research on anaerobic sludge granulation.
  • Analysis of proposed key organisms and influential factors in granule development.

Main Results:

  • Granule formation principles are similar to bacterial biofilm development.

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  • Inert carriers and Methanosaeta concilii are strongly implicated as key factors in granulation.
  • The Cape Town Hypothesis proposes Methanobacterium strain AZ under high H2 pressure as a key organism.

    • Conclusions:

    • Focus often remains on initial granulation stages, with less attention to maturation and multiplication.
    • Selection pressure manipulation is a key strategy for enhancing granule maturation and retention in UASB reactors.