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NitrificationNitrificationandand

DenitrificationDenitrification

Prepared byMichigan Department of Environmental Quality

Operator Training and Certification Unit

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NitrogenNitrogenEnvironmental

AndPublic Health

Concerns

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Ammonia – NH3

Nitrite – NO2-

Nitrate – NO3-

NN Forms of Nitrogen in Wastewater

ToxicOxygen Demand

Chlorine Demand

Health Concern

All AreNutrients(fertilizer)

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NNOrganic Nitrogen

Forms of Nitrogen in Wastewater

Complex CompoundsProtein (plant & animal)

Amino Acidsetc.

Oxygen DemandNutrient Source

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NN Forms of Nitrogen in Wastewater

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen - “TKN”

Total Inorganic Nitrogen - “TIN”

Sum ofOrganic N + Ammonia

Sum of Ammonia + Nitrite + Nitrate

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NNAmmonia – NH3

Nitrite – NO2-

Nitrate – NO3-

Organic

Forms of Nitrogen in Wastewater

“Transform”In

EnvironmentAnd

Treatment PlantsTKNTKNTINTIN

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Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen(TKN)

NITROGEN CYCLENITROGEN CYCLE

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NN

SecondaryClarifier

Pri.Eff. Sec. Eff.AerationTank

MLSS

WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”OfOf

NitrogenNitrogen

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NN

““Raw” SewageRaw” Sewage

Organic Nitrogen & Ammonia

No Nitrite or Nitrate

WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”OfOf

NitrogenNitrogen

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NN

Primary ClarificationPrimary Clarification

Some Organic Nitrogen Removed(settled solids)

No Ammonia RemovedMay Increase

(Solids Handling)

WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”OfOf

NitrogenNitrogen

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NN

Primary EffluentPrimary Effluent(Secondary Influent)(Secondary Influent)

Organic Nitrogen (Less)

Ammonia

WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”OfOf

NitrogenNitrogen

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NN

Secondary “Treatment”Secondary “Treatment”(Biological)(Biological)

WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”WASTEWATER “TREATMENT”OfOf

NitrogenNitrogen

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Some Nitrogen Will be Removed By the Biomass

(assimilation)

Heterotrophic Bacteria Breakdown Organics (Proteins, etc.)

To Ammonia

100 : 5 : 1C : N : P

NN

Bacteria Also Take Up Ammonia

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NNTo Meet an Ammonia Limit

or a Total Inorganic Nitrogen (TIN) Limitthe Process Must be Capable of

Nitrification

Some Nitrogen Will be Removed By the Biomass

(assimilation)

NH3 NO2 NO3

Biological OxidationBiological Oxidationof Ammonia to Nitrite to Nitrateof Ammonia to Nitrite to Nitrate

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NitrificationNitrification

*Heterotrophic Bacteria Break Down OrganicsGenerate NH3, CO2, and H2O

*Autotrophic Bacteria Utilize Inorganic Compounds(and CO2 as a Carbon Source)

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NitrificationNitrification

NH3-NAmmonia N

NO2-NNitrite N

NO2-NNitrite N

NO3-NNitrate N

Nitrosomonas

Nitrobacter

Nitrification of Ammonia Occurs inTwo Steps

*Autotrophic Bacteria Utilize Inorganic Compounds(and CO2 as a Carbon Source)

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Operational Controls for NitrificationOperational Controls for Nitrification

Air Requirements1.5 lbs O2 / lb BOD4.6 lbs O2 / lb TKN

Increase D.O. in Aeration Tankto 3 - 5 mg/L

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Nitrification VS D.O.N

H3-N

Rem

ova

l, %

Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Aerobic React Time Must Be Long Enough(> 5 hrs.)

F:M Ratio Must Be Low Enough(< 0.25)

(BOD Removal Must Occur First)

Operational Controls for NitrificationOperational Controls for Nitrification

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Effluent BOD Vs % NH3-N Removal

Effluent BOD, mg/L

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Control Solids HandlingIn-plant Return Flows High in BOD and Ammonia

Return SlowlyLow Quantities

At Low Loading Times

Inhibit NitrificationExceed Nitrification Capability

Operational Controls for NitrificationOperational Controls for Nitrification

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Nitrifiers Grow Slowly

CRT Must Be Long Enough > 5 Days (minimum)

Best > 8 Days

Operational Controls for NitrificationOperational Controls for Nitrification

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CRT, Days

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Effluent NH3-N

Total Nitrogen Nitrified

Nitrification VS CRT

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Effect of Temperature on Nitrification

Lower Temperatures CauseSlower

Nitrifier Growth Rate

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Temperature, oC

Effect of Temperature on Nitrification

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Minimum of 59 Degrees F. (15 oC)

for 90 % Nitrification

Lower Temperatures CauseSlower

Nitrifier Growth Rate

Below 50 Degrees F. (10 oC)

Expect Maximum of 50 % Nitrification

Effect of Temperature on Nitrification

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Lower Temperatures CauseSlower

Nitrifier Growth Rate

Higher MLSS ConcentrationMay Compensate for Lower Temperature

Limited By: Oxygen Transfer Maximum MLSS Controllable High CRT Problems

Effect of Temperature on Nitrification

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Importance of Alkalinity in Nitrification

NH4HCO3 + O2 HNO3 + H2O + CO2

7 mg Alkalinity Destroyed Per mg NH3-N Oxidized

Chemicals Added For Phosphorus Removal AlsoDestroy Alkalinity

5.3 - 13.5 lbs Alkalinity per lb Fe Added6.0 - 9.0 lbs Alkalinity per lb Al Added

pH May Become Depressed If Not Enough Alkalinity is Present

Nitrifiers are pH SensitiveMost Efficient at pH 8.0 - 8.5

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pH VS Nitrification Rate at 68 oF

pH

6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0

100908070605040302010

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Importance of Alkalinity in Nitrification

NH4HCO3 + O2 HNO3 + H2O + CO2

7 mg Alkalinity Destroyed Per mg NH3-N Oxidized

Assure Adequate AlkalinityEffluent Above 50 mg/LInfluent Above 150 mg/L

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Importance of Alkalinity in Nitrification

NH4HCO3 + O2 HNO3 + H2O + CO2

7 mg Alkalinity Destroyed Per mg NH3-N Oxidized

Assure Adequate AlkalinityEffluent Above 50 mg/LInfluent Above 150 mg/L

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Importance of Alkalinity in Nitrification

NH4HCO3 + O2 HNO3 + H2O + CO2

7 mg Alkalinity Destroyed Per mg NH3-N Oxidized

Assure Adequate AlkalinityEffluent Above 50 mg/LInfluent Above 150 mg/L

Sodium Bicarbonate

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Dissolved Oxygen

CRT, F/M

Temperature

Alkalinity

Return Flows From Solids Handling

pH Swings

*Toxics in Influent

Nitrification Problems Nitrification Problems

NH3 NO2 NO3

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DENITRIFICATION

NO3 NO2 N2

Why Denitrify ???

Groundwater Discharge Permits Limit Total Inorganic Nitrogen

(5 mg/L NO3-N + NO2-N + NH3-N)

Biological Phosphorus Removal Depends on Removal of Nitrate

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Aerobic – Dissolved (Free) Oxygen Present – O2

Oxic – Dissolved (Free) Oxygen Present – O2

Anoxic – No Free Oxygen (Combined Oxygen –Nitrates NO2 and Nitrites NO3)

Anaerobic – Oxygen Absent

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DENITRIFICATION

NO3

heterotrophic bacteria + BOD

Anoxic environmentN2

In an anoxic environment, heterotrophicbacteria will use the oxygen from nitrates as they assimilate BOD, producing nitrogen gas.

Oxic Anoxic Oxic

RAS

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Added Benefits

•Minimizes Rising Sludge•Helps Recover Oxygen•May Help Control Filamentous Bacteria•Recovers Alkalinity

anoxicNO3 + ORG

het. bact.N2

CO2

H2OOH-

3.57 mg Alkalinityper mg NO3

Reduced

DENITRIFICATION

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Nitrite is a Chlorine “Sponge”

Chlorine reacts with NitriteInstead of Disinfecting

Can’t Meet Fecal ColiformLimits Even With IncreasedChlorine Dosage

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Amount of Cl2 Consumed:5 mg Cl / mg NO2

Cl2 + H20 HCl + HOCl

HOCl H+ + OCl-

OCl- + NO2- NO3

- + Cl-

NO2

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Above 63 oF (17 oC)

First step is slowest

NH3 NO2 NO3

Nitrification

(results in < 1 – 2 mg/L NO2)

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At 54 to 57 oF (12 to 14 oC)

Second step becomes slowest

NH3 NO2 NO3

Nitrite and Disinfection

Disinfection with Chlorine Becomes Very Difficult

Cold Water NO2 Problem

Nitrification

NO2 can reach 15 mg/L

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Warm Water NO2 Problem

Denitrification

NO3 NO2 N2

Second step is slower

Worst when carbon (BOD) is limited

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Warm Water NO2 Problem

Denitrification

NO3 NO2 N2

Second step is slower

Keep System Aerobic

Denitrification Not Needed

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Warm Water NO2 Problem

Denitrification

NO3 NO2 N2

Second step is slower

To Intentionally Denitrify

Make Sure BOD is AvailableDuring Denitrification

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Toxicity

Nitrifiers are more affectedthan other bacteria

Some toxins affect the Nitrobacter more than the Nitrosomonas

Results in a build-up of NO2

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Nitrite and Disinfection

Effect of Ammonia

NH3 NO2 NO3

If ammonia is not present,Free Cl reacts quickly with NO2

Cl =+ DisinfectionProblems

If enough NH3 is present,Cl reacts to form Chloramines.

Chloramines disinfect,but don’t react quickly with NO2

NH3 + Cl Chloramines

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ORPORPOxidation-Reduction Potential

The electrical potential (mv) required to transfer electrons from one compound to another.

Used as a qualitative measure of the state of oxidation.

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ORPORPOxidation-Reduction Potential

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ORPORP

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ORPORP

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NitrificationNitrificationandand

DenitrificationDenitrification

Prepared byMichigan Department of Environmental Quality

Operator Training and Certification Unit


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