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Development and commissioning of decision support tools for sewerage management
1Anjou Recherche, R and D Center of Veolia Water, Chemin de la Digue, 78603 Maisons Laffitte, France.
Summary
Two decision support tools using mathematical models were developed to optimize sewerage system operations. These tools aid operators in managing wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks for improved performance.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science
Background:
- Sewerage system management is complex, relying heavily on operator expertise.
- Existing tools may lack user-friendliness for operators without specialized modeling skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop user-friendly decision support tools for optimizing sewerage system operations.
- To create mathematical models for simulating wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and sewer networks.
Main Methods:
- Development of two distinct software programs with similar structures.
- Implementation of raw data management, statistical analysis, and simulation layers.
- Creation of intuitive interfaces for operators with varying skill levels.
Main Results:
- Successful installation of WWTP software in Nantes (June 2004) and sewer network software in Saint-Malo (January 2005).
- Demonstrated capability of the software to simulate historical data and predict future operational scenarios.
- Initial positive results from the commissioning phase of both systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed decision support tools enhance the management of complex sewerage systems.
- User-friendly interfaces improve operator accessibility to advanced modeling capabilities.
- The software provides a valuable framework for optimizing WWTP and sewer network performance.
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