Publications by authors named "Vitor Jorge P Vilar"
Solids retention time (SRT) control in the co-treatment of leachate with domestic sewage in aerobic granular sludge systems: Impacts on system performance, operational stability, and bioresource production.
Francisca Kamila Amancio Frutuoso Vicente Elício P S G da Silva Tânia Filomena C V Silva Vítor Jorge P Vilar André Bezerra Dos Santos
Bioresour Technol
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the effectiveness of treating leachate and domestic sewage together using aerobic granular sludge (AGS) systems in municipal wastewater treatment plants, focusing on granule formation and system stability.
- In the study, two different retention times for solids (SRT) were analyzed: R1 maintained about 9 days, while R2 ranged from 10 to 25 days; low levels of leachate (5%) showed no detrimental effects, but higher levels (10%) negatively impacted system stability and biopolymer production.
- The findings indicate that controlling SRT is key for optimizing the production of useful biopolymers and improving overall treatment efficiency and stability, highlighting the importance of proper biomass management to sustain granule functions.