METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF ANAMMOX BACTERIA

摘要

Method and kit for determining the amount of anammox bacteria in a bioreactor, comprising the steps of i) removing a sample from the bioreactor; iii) mixing the sample with alkali; v) heating the sample to at least 60°C; vi) separating out solid constituents; vii) adding a reducing agent to the liquid phase; viii) measuring the optical transmittance of the liquid phase in a spectrophotometer at three wavelengths in the range of 500 to 600 nm; ix) comparison of the measured optical transmittance with a reference spectrum.