Sludge Characteristics and Behavior

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-VIII

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2. Physical Properties

   • John Gregory

   Pages 1-27

3. Biological Characteristics of Sludge

   • J. B. Carberry

   Pages 28-45

4. Sludge Metabolism

   • A. J. Englande Jr.

   Pages 46-82

5. Sludge Age and Stability

   • T. H. Y. Tebbutt, M. J. D. White

   Pages 83-113

6. Physical Properties of Activated Sludges

   • Richard I. Dick

   Pages 114-133

7. Chemical Properties

   • R. S. Reimers, A. J. Englande Jr.

   Pages 134-181

8. Water Binding

   • U. K. Möller

   Pages 182-194

9. Reactions: Chemical Conditioning

   • U. K. Möller

   Pages 195-209

10. Hydrodynamic Effects in Aeration Processes

    • George J. Balafoutas

    Pages 210-234

11. Interaction with Heavy Metals

    • R. S. Reimers

    Pages 235-279

12. Incidence and Fate of Viruses in Sludges

    • A. J. Englande Jr.

    Pages 280-293

13. Fate of Parasites in Sewage Sludge

    • R. S. Reimers, D. B. Leftwich, A. J. Englande, M. D. Little, D. D. Bowman, R. F. Wilkinson

    Pages 294-331

14. Physical Inactivation and Stabilization of Sludges

    • D. Alexandre

    Pages 332-358

15. Lime Stabilization of Sewage Sludges

    • Arild Schanke Eikum

    Pages 359-378

16. Biological Inactivation

    • W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr.

    Pages 379-395

17. Sewage Sludge Leachate Assimilation Capacity

    • William J. Jewell

    Pages 396-420

18. Research, Development and Demonstration in Municipal Wastewater Sludge Treatment, Use and Disposal: Planning and Programs

    • Joseph B. Farrell

    Pages 421-441

As requirements for high quality wastewater effluent increase, quantities of sludge generated also increase. Contaminants removed from wastewater concentrate in the sludge and can represent serious environmental insult and health effects if not properly managed. The cost of sludge handling can be estimated to constitute as much as 50% of the cost of wastewater treatment. If properly managed, however, sludge may be considered a resource of value. Unfortunately, very little attention in the scientific commu­ nity has been given the sludge dilemma either in research or in practice. Sludge properties are presently characterized in various ways which do not permit rational design and operation of sludge management systems. The need for basic information regarding sludge properties and behavior was the impetus for a NATO Advanced Study Institute. The NATO Advanced Study Institute entitled "Sludge Character­ istics and Behavior" was held July 17-26, 1979, at the Uni versi ty of Delaware, Newark, DE 19711, USA. The excellent program quality was a result of both outstanding lecturers and participants. Twelve countries were represented at the Institute so that both formal, professional discussions and informal social activities crossed a broad spectrum of cultures. Gratitude is expressed to all contributors to this volume. Special acknowledgement must be given to the Scientific Affairs Division of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Without its financial support, this Advanced Study Institute would not have been possible.

• USA
• aeration
• contaminants
• environment
• health
• metabolism
• wastewater
• wastewater treatment
• water
• water treatment
• water quality and water pollution

• College of Engineering Department of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, USA

  Judith B. Carberry

• Department of Environmental Health Sciences School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA

  Andrew J. Englande

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