2.

Stoichiometry and Bacterial Energetics

▣ Mass balance: the important concept in the engineering design

of system for biological treatment

Determine the amount of chemicals that must be supplied to satisfy

the energy,nutrient,and environmental needs of the microorganisms.

The amounts of end products generated can be estimated.

Chemicals : i) oxygen (e- acceptor)

ii) N,
N P (nutrients)
iii) lime, sulfuric acid (pH maintenance)