Re: [RML] Fluidized bed vs. Wet/dry

Craig Bingman (cbingman at netcom.com)
Mon, 26 May 1997 17:02:13 -0700 (PDT)

I think the greatest advantage of a wet dry is gas exchange.

Parameter Wet Dry Fluidized Bed

Gas exchange Yes No, removes O2 from water

Stability during Very good Extremely poor
power outage or pump
failure

Density of nitrifying Relatively low Extremely high
and heterotrophic
bacteria, nitrifying
capacity per unit volume

Easy prefiltration Yes No

others can add to the list....

Craig