Sludge Bulking Prediction Using Principle Component Regression and Artificial Neural Network

Sludge bulking is the most common solids settling problem in wastewater treatment plants, which is caused by the excessive growth of filamentous bacteria extending outside the flocs, resulting in decreasing the wastewater treatment efficiency and deteriorating the water quality in the effluent. Prev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Inchio Lou, Yuchao Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/237693