Modified Ludzack-Ettinger

NUTRIENT REMOVAL
➢ Nutrient removal is a growing concern for many
municipalities. The nutrient problem is mainly associated
with excess discharges of nitrogen and/or phosphorus.
➢ Eutrophication is one of the most significant concerns for
surface water quality and drinking water supplies
➢ Eutrophication is when the
environment becomes
enriched with nutrients.
This can be a problem in
marine habitats such as
lakes as it can cause algal
blooms. ... Some algae
even produce toxins that
are harmful to higher forms
of life.
 NUTRIENT REMOVAL
➢ Increased urbanization has resulted in an effort to reduce
the overall nutrient load on receiving water bodies.
➢ Nitrogen removal is achieved biologically by nitrification
and denitrification occurring in different stages.
 Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)

➢ The MLE process consists of modifying a conventional

activated sludge process by creating or adding an anoxic
zone upstream of the aerobic zone.
➢ An internal recycle pump system returns nitrate-rich mixed
liquor created in the nitrifying aerobic zone to be mixed
with the influent in the anoxic zone.
Conventional Activated Sludge
Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)
Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)
 Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)

➢ Anoxic is where denitrification occurs that

convert nitrate into nitrogen gas
➢ The MLE process can achieved full nitrification
and up to 75–80% total nitrogen removal
➢ The MLE process can maintain effluent ammonia
concentrations of 0.5-1.5 mg/L for as low as 5-6
hydraulic retention time.
➢ MLE process is cost effective and more cost
friendly if higher Q or flow
Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)
Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)

CAMANA WRF
Modified Ludzack-Ettinger Process (MLE)

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