Microbial Seed Evaluation

Service Description: The ABS Microbial Seed Evaluation service is designed to identify and screen different sources of seed sludge to determine the most suitable source for start-up of a biological wastewater treatment plant.

Features: Unlike other consulting services, ABS offers the ability to evaluate and compare different sources of seed sludge before starting-up a new plant. ABS can compare industry-like sludges, exogenous (off-the-shelf) formulations of microbes or specific specialized microbes or create a "Biomass Blue-Print" of your biomass.

The ABS Seed Sludge Evaluation Service provides a method of comparing:

• Different sources of seed sludge

• Floc structure, filamentous ratings and settleability

• Pathogen content

Benefits: The Seed Sludge Evaluation Service can provide a tool for evaluating the suitability of different sources of seed sludge for start-up of a biological treatment system by comparing the features of biodegradation, settleability and pathogen content.

The ABS Seed Sludge Evaluation service has many benefits:

1) Identifies the best source of seed sludge.

2) Quantifies the amount seed required for start-up.

3) Provides for a rapid, problem-free start-up.

References:
Start-up of Activated Sludge Plants

• Northumbrian Water, UK Express Dairies, UK

• Sandoz Corporation