The Water Break Podcast, Episode 18: Exploring Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors
“Where We Bridge the Gap Between Water Plant Operators and Engineers”
In Episode 18, Heather Jennings, PE, explores moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBRs) with her guest, Dan Turner, president of Blue Whale Technologies. MBBRs biologically treat wastewater by incorporating specialized media that increase surface area on which microorganisms can grow and consume organic material. Heather and Dan discuss MBBR applications, equipment, sizing and design, as well as process optimization.
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Links: Blue Whale Technologies
Wanda’s Water Tidbit: The Mpemba Effect
- Arxiv.org—Monwhea Jeng (2005): Hot Water Can Freeze Faster Than Cold?
- SciShow—YouTube: Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
- The Weather Network—YouTube: The Mpemba Effect and Why Hot Water Freezes Faster Than Cold
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