Monod equation

The Monod equation is a mathematical model that describes the growth rate of microbial populations as a function of the concentration of a limiting nutrient. It is commonly used in microbiology and environmental engineering to understand how microorganisms grow in response to nutrient availability. The equation is expressed as follows: \[ \mu = \mu_{max} \cdot \frac{S}{K_s + S} \] Where: - \( \mu \) is the specific growth rate of the microorganism (e.