16 Questions
What does BOD5 measure?
The amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic organisms in a wastewater body to break down organic material
What is the temperature at which the BOD5 test is typically performed?
20°C
What does the BOD test measure?
The dissolved oxygen used by microorganisms in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter in waste
What are BOD test results used for?
To determine the approximate quantity of oxygen required to stabilize organic matter in waste
What does BOD measure?
Loss of biodegradable organic matter
What does seeding provide in BOD testing?
Micro-organisms for oxidation
What is the temperature for determining BOD?
20°C
What is used for seeding in BOD testing?
Settled sewage
How long is the incubation period for BOD testing?
5 days
What does BOD stand for?
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
What is the BOD bottle's volume for placing the sample?
300ml
What kind of function models BOD reactions?
First-order function
What is the main limitation of BOD testing?
Requirement for a high concentration of active, acclimated seed bacteria
What is BOD calculated using?
Initial and final dissolved oxygen levels
Which substance can be used for seeding in BOD testing?
Settled sewage
What percentage of total BOD is exerted in 5 days?
A large percentage
Study Notes
BOD Test Overview
- BOD test cases include sample only, sample with dilution, and sample with seed
- BOD measures loss of biodegradable organic matter (oxygen demand)
- BOD is calculated using initial and final dissolved oxygen levels
- Seeding provides micro-organisms for oxidation, not required for some wastes
- Settled sewage can be used for seeding
- BOD test involves placing sample in a 300ml BOD bottle, incubating for 5 days at 20°C
- BOD is calculated using the difference in dissolved oxygen concentration values
- BOD can be determined using a formula involving dissolved oxygen values
- A large percentage of total BOD is exerted in 5 days
- BOD reactions are modeled using a first-order function
- The temperature for determining BOD is usually 20°C
- The limitations of BOD include the requirement for a high concentration of active, acclimated seed bacteria
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