African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Attempt of simulation of models to predict the disinfection efficacy of an UV disinfection reactor and kinetic study of inactivation of selected bacteria of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a laboratory UV device

Mounaouer BRAHMI*
  • Mounaouer BRAHMI*
  • Water Research and Technology Center, University Tunis Carthage, Soliman 8020, Tunisia
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Abdennaceur HASSEN
  • Abdennaceur HASSEN
  • Water Research and Technology Center, University Tunis Carthage, Soliman 8020, Tunisia
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  •  Received: 17 June 2013
  •  Accepted: 17 March 2014
  •  Published: 09 April 2014

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