Mathematical modelling and simulation of phenol degradation in biofilters

摘要: A mathematical model consisting of mass balance equations and accounting for reaction, transfer axial dispersion is presented to describe the steady-state degradation phenol in a biofilter. The reliability simulations was tested using experimental data from laboratory-scale biofilter bed column, packed with mixture peat glass beads inoculated pure strain Pseudomonas putida. Comparison estimates concentration profiles pollutant along height proves that appropriate interpret results simulate process. can therefore be used as design tool predict effect varying operating conditions (e.g. inlet concentration, gas velocity) on reactor performance capacity efficiency). Sensitivity analysis shows parameters such coefficient maximum specific growth rate have accurately estimated correct prediction performance.