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Control of an activated sludge process with nitrogen removal--a benchmark study.

B Carlsson1, A Rehnström

  • 1Department of Systems and Control, Uppsala University, Sweden. Bengt.Carlsson@syscon.uu.se

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|April 9, 2002
PubMed
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This study evaluated control strategies for predenitrifying activated sludge processes, significantly reducing effluent nitrate. However, effluent ammonia reduction was marginal, and low aeration capacity limited performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Treatment Technologies
  • Wastewater Management

Background:

  • Predenitrifying activated sludge processes are crucial for effective wastewater treatment.
  • Optimizing control strategies is essential for enhancing effluent quality and operational efficiency.
  • Simulation benchmarks provide a valuable platform for evaluating novel control approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate various control strategies for a predenitrifying activated sludge process using a simulation benchmark.
  • To assess the impact of feedforward control based on simplified physical models.
  • To investigate the control of nitrate, ammonia, and sludge blanket height.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a simulation benchmark of a predenitrifying activated sludge process.

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  • Implemented feedforward control strategies incorporating mass balance relations.
  • Controlled nitrate levels via external carbon source dosage and internal recirculation.
  • Managed ammonia levels using a Dissolved Oxygen (DO) set-point controller.
  • Regulated sludge blanket height through excess sludge flow rate control.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved significant reductions in effluent nitrate levels compared to the default benchmark setup.
    • Observed only marginal decreases in effluent ammonia concentrations.
    • Identified insufficient aeration capacity as a key limitation within the benchmark simulation.
    • Demonstrated the effectiveness of feedforward control in managing key process parameters.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluated control strategies show promise for improving nitrate removal in predenitrifying activated sludge systems.
    • Further optimization, particularly addressing aeration limitations, is necessary for enhanced ammonia removal.
    • Feedforward control based on physical models offers a robust approach for wastewater treatment process management.