Sewage Treatment Terminology Explained A-Z Part 6; Raw Sewage to Sewage Treatment Plant/System;

Introduction

Welcome to our education blog explaining terms used in sewage treatment from A-Z. Part 6 is Raw Sewage to Sewage Treatment Plant/System.

In Part 6 of our A-Z series, we delve into terms from R to S, explaining concepts and components fundamental to sewage and wastewater treatment. This guide is particularly relevant for understanding package sewage treatment systems such as the BMS Blivet.

38. Raw Sewage:

• See Foul Sewage.

39. Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC):

• A sewage treatment method where settled sewage flows through a trough containing rotating media.

• Key Features:

  • Biological film (biomass) forms on the media surface.

  • Pollutants are oxidised through contact with sewage and air.

  • The BMS Aerotor is a next-generation RBC:

    • Actively aerates settled sewage, enhancing the aerobic process.

  • Also known as:

    • Rotary Biological Contactor.

    • Biodisc or Biodisk.

40. Sand Filter:

• A tertiary treatment system using media such as stone to polish final effluent.

• Purpose:

  • Reduces BOD and SS to 10 mg/l or better.

  • Example: BMS Package Final Effluent Polishing Filter.

41. Saran Filter:

• A tertiary treatment system integrated into the humus tank of a Blivet.

• Features:

  • Membrane with 783-micron pore size.

  • Focuses on reducing suspended solids (SS).

42. Secondary Settlement Tank:

• See Humus Tank.

43. Separate System:

• A sewerage system where foul water and surface water are conveyed in separate sewers.

• Opposite of a Combined System.

44. Septic Tank:

• A settlement tank where sludge undergoes anaerobic decomposition over time.

• Functions as:

  • A primary settlement tank with sludge storage.

45. Sewage:

• The waterborne waste of a community, premises, or process.

46. Sewage Treatment Plant/System:

• A system designed to treat raw sewage to a standard suitable for discharge.

• Typically includes:

  • Primary settlement.

  • Aerobic treatment.

  • Final settlement.

• Also known as:

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant/System.

  • Effluent Treatment Plant/System.

Additional Resources

For more detailed explanations of sewage treatment parameters, visit the BMS Education Blog/Customer Questions section, which includes topics like:

• BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)

• SS (Suspended Solids)

• NH₄ (Ammonia)

• N (Total Nitrogen)

• COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)

• P (Phosphorus)

Coming Up Next

The final article in our series will cover terms starting with S to W, including Sludge and Whole Life Cost.

Questions?

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