Table 1.
Main operational parameters of the bioreactors
| R1-LNHO | R2-LNLO | R3-HNHO | R4-HNLO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COD infl (mg/l) | 528.2 ± 32.5 | 528.2 ± 32.5 | 528.2 ± 32.5 | 528.2 ± 32.5 |
| NH4+-N infl (mg/l) | 24.2 ± 5.5 | 24.2 ± 5.5 | 280 ± 17 | 280 ± 17 |
| Oxygen supplied (%) | 21 | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Air flow rate (l/min) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| DO (mg/l) | 3.79 ± 0.49 | 0.26 ± 0.2 | 3.37 ± 1.43 | 0.18 ± 0.24 |
| Volume (l) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| SRT (days) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Temperature (°C) | 20 ± 1.6 | 20 ± 1.6 | 20 ± 1.6 | 20 ± 1.6 |