Struvite control through process and facility design as well as operation strategy
Neethling, J.B.; Benisch, M.
Water Science and Technology a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research 49(2): 191-199
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0273-1223 PMID: 14982181 Document Number: 582551
Struvite deposition is a common problem in municipal wastewater treatment plants and can be significant if not anticipated, but struvite deposits are completely manageable if properly addressed. This paper summarises experiences from a number of facilities that have dealt successfully with struvite problems, elaborates on the interrelations between secondary treatment and anaerobic digestion, and outlines an approach to control struvite and available alternatives.