Sequencing Batch Reactor Technology (Scientific & Technical Reports No. 10)

The 10th in the IWA Publishing STR series, the report focusses on what is commonly referred to as "Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Technology". The report highlights various types of SBRs, design considerations and procedures, equipment required, and experiences gained from practical applications. This report will help both designers and operators of SBRs understand how to use this technology successfully. The focus is on the application of fill-and-draw, variable volume, periodically operated, unsteady-state principles to activated sludge systems. Research findings are presented, from both the laboratory and pilot and full scale SBRs. Also included is a description of trends for technological developments and a discussion of open questions regarding research, development, application, and operation