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Rotating Biological Contactor

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024547

A wastewater treatment process consisting of a series of closely spaced rotating circular disks of polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride. Attached biological growth is promoted on the surface of the disks. The rotation of the disks allows contact with the wastewater and the atmosphere to enhance oxygenation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-024547
FieldEnvironment
SubjectChemicals, toxics and pesticides
AbbreviationRBC
ReferencesSediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024547",
  "term": "Rotating Biological Contactor",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A wastewater treatment process consisting of a series of closely spaced rotating circular disks of polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride. Attached biological growth is promoted on the surface of the disks. The rotation of the disks allows contact with the wastewater and the atmosphere to enhance oxygenation.",
  "abbreviation": "RBC",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/rotating-biological-contactor/"
}

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