Abstract: A method for collaborative optimization control method for organic nitrogen and inorganic nitrogen in a denitrification process is provided. The method includes: establishing ASM-mDON-DIN models for simultaneous simulation of microbial dissolved organic nitrogen (mDON) and inorganic nitrogen (DIN) in denitrification processes; and selecting a corresponding ASM-mDON-DIN model according to a set carbon/nitrogen ratio to collaboratively optimize the concentration values of mDON and DIN in the effluent in the denitrification process, to obtain best process operation parameter values.

Abstract: A method for collaborative optimization control method for organic nitrogen and inorganic nitrogen in a denitrification process is provided. The method includes: establishing ASM-mDON-DIN models for simultaneous simulation of microbial dissolved organic nitrogen (mDON) and inorganic nitrogen (DIN) in denitrification processes; and selecting a corresponding ASM-mDON-DIN model according to a set carbon/nitrogen ratio to collaboratively optimize the concentration values of mDON and DIN in the effluent in the denitrification process, to obtain best process operation parameter values.

Abstract: A method of assessing risk of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) in a subject based on genetic factors, non-genetic factors, or a combination thereof. Genetic factors include a genetic profile comprising a combination of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in one or more of the specific genes disclosed herein. Non-genetic factors include psychological factors and psychophysical factors. Any of the methods disclosed herein may further comprise applying to the subject a pain management approach based on the subject's risk of developing CPSP.

Abstract: A method of measuring concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen in sewage. The method includes: filtering a sewage sample using a filter membrane; measuring the concentrations of total dissolved nitrogen (TDN), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+), and nitric nitrogen (NO3?) in the sewage sample, respectively designated as CTDN(I), CNH4+(I) and CNO3?(I); calculating the ratios of (CNH4+(I)+CNO3?(I))/CTDN(I) and CNO3?(I)/CNH4+(I), and according to the ratios, calculating the concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in the sewage sample.

Abstract: A method of measuring concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen in sewage. The method includes: filtering a sewage sample using a filter membrane; measuring the concentrations of total dissolved nitrogen (TDN), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+), and nitric nitrogen (NO3?) in the sewage sample, respectively designated as CTDN(I), CNH4+(I) and CNO3?(I); calculating the ratios of (CNH4+(I)+CNO3?(I))/CTDN(I) and CNO3?(I)/CNH4+(I), and according to the ratios, calculating the concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in the sewage sample.

Abstract: A device for supervising biofilm culturing, the device including: a fixed seat including an upper end; a supervision chamber; two ultrasonic sensing probes; a first mounting chamber; a second mounting chamber disposed between the fixed seat and the supervision chamber; an ultrasonic generator; an oscilloscope; and a controller. The first and second mounting chambers are disposed at two opposite ends of the supervision chamber, respectively. The two ultrasonic sensing probes are disposed in the first and second mounting chambers, respectively. The second mounting chamber is connected to the upper end of the fixed seat. The two ultrasonic sensing probes each are respectively connected to the ultrasonic generator, the oscilloscope, and the controller successively.

Abstract: A method of measuring concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen in sewage. The method includes: filtering a sewage sample using a filter membrane; measuring the concentrations of total dissolved nitrogen (TDN), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+), and nitric nitrogen (NO3?) in the sewage sample, respectively designated as CTDN(I), CNH4+(I) and CNO3?(I); calculating the ratios of (CNH4+(I)+CNO3?(I))/CTDN(I) and CNO3?(I)/CNH4+(I), and according to the ratios, calculating the concentration of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in the sewage sample.

Abstract: A device for supervising biofilm culturing, the device including: a fixed seat including an upper end; a supervision chamber; two ultrasonic sensing probes; a first mounting chamber; a second mounting chamber disposed between the fixed seat and the supervision chamber; an ultrasonic generator; an oscilloscope; and a controller. The first and second mounting chambers are disposed at two opposite ends of the supervision chamber, respectively. The two ultrasonic sensing probes are disposed in the first and second mounting chambers, respectively. The second mounting chamber is connected to the upper end of the fixed seat. The two ultrasonic sensing probes each are respectively connected to the ultrasonic generator, the oscilloscope, and the controller successively.

Abstract: A method for degrading artificial sweeteners from sewage, the method including: 1) introducing sewage to a secondary sedimentation tank and precipitating sediments; 2) collecting a supernatant from the secondary sedimentation tank, adding a NaOH solution or a perchloric acid solution to regulate the pH; adding an H2O2 solution to the supernatant to adjust a ratio of a molar concentration of H2O2 to a molar concentration of the sweetener in the resulting mixed solution to be between 1:1 and 30:1; transferring the resulting mixed solution to a photoreactor, irradiating the mixed solution by ultraviolet light, and stirring the mixed solution for between 5 and 30 min; and adding a 1.5% w/w aqueous NaNO2 solution to the mixed solution; and 3) collecting and analyzing an effluent obtained from 2), contacting the effluent with ClO2 for reaction in a disinfecting tank, and discharging the product.

Abstract: A method for degrading artificial sweeteners from sewage, the method including: 1) introducing sewage to a secondary sedimentation tank and precipitating sediments; 2) collecting a supernatant from the secondary sedimentation tank, adding a NaOH solution or a perchloric acid solution to regulate the pH; adding an H2O2 solution to the supernatant to adjust a ratio of a molar concentration of H2O2 to a molar concentration of the sweetener in the resulting mixed solution to be between 1:1 and 30:1; transferring the resulting mixed solution to a photoreactor, irradiating the mixed solution by ultraviolet light, and stirring the mixed solution for between 5 and 30 min; and adding a 1.5% w/w aqueous NaNO2 solution to the mixed solution; and 3) collecting and analyzing an effluent obtained from 2), contacting the effluent with ClO2 for reaction in a disinfecting tank, and discharging the product.

Abstract: A method for preparing a bacterial agent for removing ammonia-nitrogen, including: 1) activating a mixed microbial preparation including heterotrophic nitrification bacteria and aerobic denitrification bacteria; 2) inoculating the microbial preparation including heterotrophic nitrification bacteria and the aerobic denitrification bacteria to a membrane region including a double-layered filler; 3) introducing a culture solution of the microbial preparation to the membrane region from one side of the membrane region at a certain pressure and a certain flow rate to cultivate bacteria and discharging metabolites produced by the microbial preparation from the other side of the membrane region; 4) centrifuging a bacterial liquid obtained from cultivation to yield a concentrated bacterial suspension; and 5) adding a protecting agent to the concentrated bacterial suspension, uniformly dry spraying a resulting mixture to a sterilized carrier to yield a bacterial agent, and sealing the bacterial agent for storage.

Abstract: A Fenton reactor, including a body. The body includes: from the bottom up, a sewage introduction zone, a solid acid reaction zone, tubular ceramic membranes, and a water generation zone. A water feed pump, a first chemical feed pump, and a second chemical feed pump are disposed below the body. The outlets of the water feed pump, the first chemical feed pump, and the second chemical feed pump communicate with the water inlet of the body. The water feed pump, the first chemical feed pump, and the second chemical feed pump are provided with flow meters, respectively. The solid acid reaction zone is disposed above the sewage introduction zone, and the tubular ceramic membranes are disposed in the center of the solid acid reaction zone and separate the solid acid reaction zone to form a cavity. The water generation zone is disposed above the solid acid reaction zone.

Abstract: A coupling bioreactor in the form of a tower type seal structure filled with a suspended carrier. A water inlet pipe, an air inlet pipe, and a first microporous aerator are arranged at the bottom of the coupling reactor. The water inlet pipe is connected to a water distributor. The air inlet pipe is connected to the first microporous aerator. A gas inlet pipe and a second microporous aerator are arranged at the middle part of the coupling bioreactor and are connected with each other. An annular overflow weir is arranged at the upper part of the coupling bioreactor and is connected to a water outlet pipe. A gas outlet pipe is arranged at the top of the coupling bioreactor. The ratio of the height to the diameter of the coupling bioreactor is between 3 and 10.

Abstract: A method for treatment of coke wastewater, including (1) introducing wastewater into a regulating reservoir into which an acid liquor is added until the pH value of the wastewater ranges between about 5.5 and about 6.5; (2) introducing the wastewater into a three-dimensional electrode treatment device for electrolysis treatment; and (3) introducing the wastewater into a coagulation reaction tank into which an alkali liquor is added until the pH value of the wastewater ranges between 8 and 10, and as a coagulant polysilicate ferric magnesium is added into the wastewater for a hybrid reaction of between 5 and 15 mins; allowing the wastewater to flow into a sedimentation basin for plain sedimentation of between 4 and 6 hrs; and extracting a supernatant liquor to yield a processed effluent.

Abstract: A method for measuring a relative content of Gram-negative bacteria in an active sludge, the method including: 1) breaking zoogloeas in the active sludge; 2) isolating 2-keto-3-deoxyoctonic acid (KDO) from free bacteria and cell debris; 3) performing fluorescence labeling on the isolated KDO to obtain a fluorescent derivative; and 4) isolating the fluorescent derivative by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and conducting quantitative measurement by fluorescence to obtain the relative content of the Gram-negative bacteria in the active sludge.

Abstract: A Fenton reactor, including a body. The body includes: from the bottom up, a sewage introduction zone, a solid acid reaction zone, tubular ceramic membranes, and a water generation zone. A water feed pump, a first chemical feed pump, and a second chemical feed pump are disposed below the body. The outlets of the water feed pump, the first chemical feed pump, and the second chemical feed pump communicate with the water inlet of the body. The water feed pump, the first chemical feed pump, and the second chemical feed pump are provided with flow meters, respectively. The solid acid reaction zone is disposed above the sewage introduction zone, and the tubular ceramic membranes are disposed in the center of the solid acid reaction zone and separate the solid acid reaction zone to form a cavity. The water generation zone is disposed above the solid acid reaction zone.

Abstract: A method for assessing bioaffinity of an organic biocarrier for wastewater treatment, the method including: 1) coating a matrix of an organic biocarrier on a standard chip to prepare a coated matrix chip; 2) preparing a testing water sample; 3) placing the coated matrix chip prepared in 1) in a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), introducing the testing water sample prepared in 2) to the QCM, and measuring frequency data of the coated matrix chip under different overtones; and 4) fitting the frequency data of 3) using a Sauerbrey model to acquire variation of weights of an adlayer on a surface of the coated matrix chip with time; and comparing maximum fitted values of the weights of the adlayer on the surface of the coated matrix chip, to determine bioaffinity levels of the biocarriers to different testing water samples.

Abstract: A biotrickling filter for treating waste gas including a waste gas inlet, packing layers, a spray pipe, a spray liquid storage tank, and a waste gas outlet. The waste gas passes through a first packing layer after passing through the waste gas inlet and then passes through a second packing layer after changing the flow direction at the bottom of the first packing layer; the flow directions of the waste gas in the first packing layer and the second packing layer are opposite to form a cross-flow structure; the two different flow directions of the waste gas form a cross-flow unit, and two or more cross-flow units form the biotrickling filter.

Abstract: A contact reaction tower, including: a central cylinder; and an outer cylinder. Lift pipes and a water inlet pipe(s) are installed in the central cylinder, reflux windows are formed on the wall of the central cylinder, and the water flow circulation between the central cylinder and the outer cylinder is realized through the lift pipes, the water inlet pipe(s), and the reflux windows, such that the water flow internal circulation of the whole contact reaction tower is realized. The contact reaction tower is sealed in its entirety from the outside environment, and a gas guide pipe is installed at the top of the contact reaction tower.