Talk:Sequencing batch reactor

SBR abbreviation
Sequencing in "Sequencing Batch Reactor" doesn't mean anything from a language perspective. Sequential is more proper. I know even scientific literature is crippled with example of authors calling SBR "Sequencing..." but the process doesn't not actively "sequence" anything (to sequence is a transitive verb), hence the use of the present participle is wrong. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Riennn (talk • contribs) 08:40, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

Error ?
I am not sure that this statment is true : "The installation consists of at least two identically equipped tanks with a common inlet, which can be switched between them". I've seen a few SBR called systems with only one tank. 90.19.136.215 13:55, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
 * The sequencing can take place in one tank with multiple compartments also. I will see if I can source something and make the edit or you can. --Justanother 14:58, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Plagiarism?
This page is word-for-word copied from: http://www.answers.com/topic/sequencing-batch-reactor 198.165.42.51 15:33, 21 February 2007 (UTC)Ashley W, feb 21, 2007
 * Are you sure it is not the other way around? Many sites rely on wikipedia for their "answers". --Justanother 15:39, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Think you will find most things on answers are copied word for word form wikipedia! It enables the site to get higher ratings. The answers site is out of date as the environmental technology template colour has now been changed to blue Alex 16:11, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Is there no scum?
There seems to be no allowance for it. Bio-CLC (talk) 11:09, 7 June 2021 (UTC)

Is there an evaluation of how efficient SBRs are compared to other technologies?
This seems to be a lesser known technique for treating fecal sludge. What are its advantages and disadvantages? When is it most applicable and when is it least applicable? What are the trade-offs of bubbling air from the bottom versus spraying of the liquid into the air? How efficient is it at eliminating PPCPs (pharmaceuticals and personal care products) and chemical contamination in general? How can one hour of aeration be enough? What percentage of a new batch is activated sludge from the previous batch that has been left in the tank? How significant are the odors that are generated? Bio-CLC (talk) 11:09, 7 June 2021 (UTC)