On modifying the arrhenius equation to compensate for temperature changes for reactions within biological systems

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dc.contributor.authorSheridan C.
dc.contributor.authorPetersen J.
dc.contributor.authorRohwer J.
dc.date.accessioned2012-04-12T08:19:25Z
dc.date.available2012-04-12T08:19:25Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractIn this communiqué, we discuss the use of the Arrhenius relationship to describe the temperature dependence of reacting biological systems, such as those treating wastewater. We also discuss the use of the modified Arrhenius function, and those instances where its applicability is limited. We show that the error when using the modified relationship is 7% at 30°C, 15% at 40°C and 25% at 50°C. We conclude that whilst the modified relationship is acceptable at lower temperatures, in those applications where higher temperatures are reached (above 25°C) the error with using the relationship may not be acceptable. We present an Arrhenius equation for use in biological systems, which is applicable for all temperature ranges.
dc.identifier.citationWater SA
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dc.identifier.issn3784738
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20523
dc.subjectArrhenius equation
dc.subjectBiological processes
dc.subjectKinetics
dc.titleOn modifying the arrhenius equation to compensate for temperature changes for reactions within biological systems
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