Description: Down-Flow Hanging Sponge (DHS) Reactors: A Self-Sustainable Technology for Wastewater Treatment explores the innovative features and advantages of DHS technology, including its energy-efficient design, minimal maintenance requirements, and removal efficiency. Readers will gain insights into the historical development of the DHS process, its application across various wastewater types, and its capabilities in nutrient and pathogen removal, all while maintaining short hydraulic retention times. Structured around critical topics such as process microbiology, sludge reduction efficiency, and real-world case studies from pilot and full-scale implementations, the book serves as an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and academics.
Each chapter provides a detailed examination of the DHS process, including its applications in diverse regions and industries, from aquaculture to industrial effluent treatment. This book is a vital tool for professionals seeking to enhance effluent quality while navigating stringent environmental regulations.Brief description:
Dr. Vinay Kumar Tyagi is a Scientist D in the Environmental Hydrology Division of the National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, India. His research interests include energy-efficient wastewater treatment systems, sludge and solid waste management, and health related water microbiology. Dr. Tyagi has over 100 international publications, with more than 8,000 citations, as well as co-editing or co-authoring 8 full books and 42 book chapters. He was listed in the Top 2% of Scientists worldwide (Stanford University / Elsevier). Dr. Tyagi is Management Committee Member of the International Water Association (IWA) Sludge Management Specialist Group (represent South Asia Division), and Anaerobic Digestion Specialist Group. He is an editorial board member for several international journals and a lead editor of several special issues. Dr. Tyagi has extensive international research experience and collaboration in Norway, Japan, Singapore, Spain, and Taiwan in the domains of wastewater treatment, sludge pre-treatment, and biomass to bioenergy recovery.