Volatile Suspended Solids

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
VSS
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑlətəl səˈspɛndɪd ˈsɑlədz/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified

Examples in Context

  1. The extracellular polymers in granular sludge are imPOrtant for the structure maintenance of granules. Its content varies between 0. 6 % and 2. 0 % of the volatile suspended solids and consists mainly of protein and polysaccharides.
  2. Increasing the rate of sludge discharge may also lead to the decrease of the concentration of mixed liquid volatile suspended solids, correspondingly reducing the oxygen consumption by the biomass and increasing the dissolved concentration in the vessels.
  3. During all the operation, the biofilm thickness and volatile suspended solids ( VSS ) concentration in treated reactor were all higher compared to the control one.

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