ammonia-stripping
chemical process
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Ammonia stripping is a physicochemical process used in wastewater treatment to remove ammonia from sewage. This method involves adding chemicals to convert ammonium ions into ammonia gas. The sewage is then passed down through a tower, which allows the ammonia gas to escape into the air. This process is less expensive than nitrification-denitrification but is less efficient in cold weather. Air stripping, a related technique, involves forcing air through contaminated water to remove pollutants.12
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