Modifications to electrolytic respirometer systems for precise determination of BOD exertion kinetics in receiving waters |
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Authors: | Christopher W. Hickey John W. Nagels |
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Affiliation: | Water Quality Centre, Ministry of Works and Development, Private Bag, Hamilton, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | Modifications to an electrolytic respirometric system are described which facilitate precise measurements of BOD progressions for low substrate concentration (BOD5 < 20 g m?3) as found in natural waters receiving organic enrichment. Samples may be incubated at any desired temperature or dissolved oxygen concentration with automatic hourly monitoring of the BOD progression. Subsamples may be withdrawn at any time without interference to the measurement. The system is independent of atmospheric temperature and pressure fluctuations and has a detection sensitivity of 0.05 mg of oxygen. Nomographs are presented to enable the maximum dissolved oxygen deficit, and the “apparent lag” time to be estimated. CO2 removal, which may result in an extended lag phase, need not be used for BOD values below 50 g m?3 provided adequate buffering is supplied. |
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Keywords: | respirometer oxygen biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) biodegradability electrolytic/respirometer toxicity |
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