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Influence of closed loop control on microbial diversity in a nitrification process.

D Bougard1, N Bernet, P Dabert

  • 1Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Laboratoire de Biotechnologie de l'Environnement (LBE), Avenue des Etangs, F-11100 Narbonne, France.

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|May 26, 2006
PubMed
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Achieving partial nitrification requires careful control. Combined oxygen and ammonia control is superior to temperature setpoint shifts for maintaining microbial diversity during nitrite accumulation in nitrification processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Wastewater treatment engineering
  • Bioprocess control

Background:

  • Nitrification is a key process in wastewater treatment, converting ammonia to nitrate.
  • Partial nitrification, accumulating nitrite, offers advantages like reduced energy consumption and enhanced downstream denitrification.
  • Controlling nitrification to favor nitrite production over nitrate is crucial for optimizing wastewater treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of two control strategies for achieving partial nitrification.
  • To evaluate the impact of temperature setpoint shifts versus active oxygen and ammonia control on process performance and microbial diversity.
  • To identify the optimal control strategy for stable nitrite accumulation and a robust microbial ecosystem.

Main Methods:

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  • Long-term evaluation of two distinct control strategies: temperature setpoint adjustment and combined oxygen/ammonia concentration control.
  • Monitoring of nitrification process performance, including nitrite and nitrate levels.
  • Analysis of microbial community structure and diversity within the reactor under different control regimes.

Main Results:

  • The combined oxygen and ammonia control strategy demonstrated superior performance in achieving and maintaining partial nitrification.
  • Temperature setpoint shifts significantly altered the microbial community composition, negatively impacting process stability.
  • Active control of oxygen and ammonia concentrations preserved microbial diversity and ensured consistent nitrite accumulation.

Conclusions:

  • Combined oxygen and ammonia control is the preferred strategy for achieving stable partial nitrification and nitrite accumulation.
  • Temperature control is detrimental to microbial diversity and process stability in nitrification reactors.
  • Optimized control strategies are essential for harnessing the benefits of partial nitrification in wastewater treatment.