Aerobic Digestion Roundtable: Getting 5lbs. of Biosolids Out of a 10lb. Bag of Sh*t! (75min)

In the last 20 years, there have been significant changes in aerobic digestion in terms of design, equipment, construction and operations. Has your plant kept up?
Our panelists debate and geek out about:
What is the definition of Aerobic Digestion?
Where does Aerobic Digestion occur in a treatment plant?
What’s BNR?
Aerobic or Anaerobic?
What are the changes in instrumentation?
Is thicker sludge better? Just HOW thick? And what does 4% solids actually mean?
What savings result from making the process more energy efficient?
What is the best diffuser?
Should concrete tanks be lined?
What are the biggest advancements in aerobic digestion?
Panelists:
Ed Pietroski, PE, LO (Entech)
Chris Hannum, PE (Entech)
Dale Miller, LO (Entech)
Bryen Woo, PE (Ovivo)
Douglas Muller (Eastern Environmental Contractors, Inc.)
Originally recorded 09/24/2020 | 2PM