Mathematical Modelling of Bacterial Populations in Bio‐remediation Processes

摘要

An understanding of bacterial behaviour concerns many field applications, such as the enhancement of water, wastewater and subsurface bio‐remediation, the prevention of environmental pollution and the protection of human health. Numerous microorganisms have been identified to be able to degrade chemical pollutants, thus, a variety of bacteria are known that can be used in bio‐remediation processes. In this study the development of mathematical models capable of describing bacterial behaviour considered in bio‐augmentation plans, such as bacterial growth, consumption of nutrients, removal of pollutants, bacterial transport and attachment in porous media, is presented. The mathematical models may be used as a guide in designing and assessing the conditions under which areas contaminated with pollutants can be better remediated.