STUDIES ON NATURAL FIBROUS MATERIALS AS FIXED AERATED BEDS FOR DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT
ABSTRACT
In order, to explore the applicability of
natural fibre agave sisalana used in fixed aerated beds, the effect of natural
fibre on domestic wastewater was studied through the analysis of the
improvement of its physical, chemical parameters. The different detention
periods proportion was carried out by indoor test simulation. The results
clearly demonstrated that natural fibrous material could improve the removal
efficiency of different parameters effectively. Researchers have found some
positive result with this material. Further research is needed to make this
satisfactory replacement of sand filters which will lead to a sustainable
increase in removal efficiency of parameters using natural fibrous material.
Keywords: Natural fibrous material, Agave sisalana, Removal efficiency, Improvement