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Use this section to review topics that wastewater treatment plant operators and managers have expressed an interest in. We regularly add new articles so please check back often to keep up to date.

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Process Performance Monitoring - added on 23/02/2005
Using Process Performance Monitoring to reduce operating cost and operating risk of assets.
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Monitoring anaerobic digester performance - added on 01/12/2004
Provides some advice on the best measures to monitor to ensure your anaerobic digester operates at its optimimum performance
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What is the FM Ratio? - added on 01/06/2004
Describes the FM ratio ans how this is applied to the operation of activated sludge plant to help ensure the plant operates correctly.
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What is Nitrification and Denitrification? - added on 01/01/2004
Summary article explaining what nitrification and denitrification are in activated sludge plant.
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