Divyesh Parde
Environmental engineer researching energy-efficient wastewater treatment
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Enhanced anammox cultivation using mixed sludge and optimized nitrite-ammonium ratio
January 1, 2025Laboratory study demonstrating enrichment of anammox bacteria using mixtures of readily available aerobic and anaerobic sludges and optimized NH4+-N:NO2--N ratios, reporting reduced startup times and metagenomic evidence of Candidatus Brocadia enrichment.
Anammox-Moving Bed biofilm reactor Data-Driven optimization: Insights into anammox process stability and performance
January 1, 2025Study optimizing operational parameters (COD, NH4+-N, HRT) for anammox-MBBR treating domestic wastewater; identifies stable operational windows and reports microbial community composition supporting anammox activity.
Assessment of reactor configurations and key factors for enhanced anammox-based nitrogen removal
January 1, 2024Experimental evaluation comparing UASBR, MBBR and SBR configurations for culturing anammox bacteria and achieving nitrogen removal; reports reactor performances, effects of C/N ratio and Fe on specific anammox activity, and microbial community analysis showing presence of Candidatus Brocadia.
A review on anammox processes: Strategies for enhancing bacterial growth and performance in wastewater treatment
January 1, 2024Literature review summarizing operational conditions, inhibitors, reactor types, and strategies to enrich and preserve anammox bacteria for wastewater treatment applications.
Life cycle cost analysis of wastewater treatment technologies
January 1, 2022Conference paper comparing life-cycle costs of wastewater treatment technologies (ASP, BIOFOR, UASB, MBBR) using present value method and 20-year economic life assumptions.
A review of constructed wetland on type, treatment and technology of wastewater
January 1, 2021Review article covering types, design processes and technologies for constructed wetlands used in wastewater treatment.