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Continuity-based model interfacing for plant-wide simulation: a general approach.

Eveline I P Volcke1, Mark C M van Loosdrecht, Peter A Vanrolleghem

  • 1BIOMATH, Department of Applied Mathematics, Biometrics and Process Control, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Gent, Belgium. eveline.volcke@biomath.ugent.be

Water Research
|July 19, 2006
PubMed
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This study introduces the continuity-based interfacing method (CBIM) to couple wastewater treatment models. CBIM effectively integrates sludge digestion reject water treatment with SHARON-Anammox processes in plant-wide simulations.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Wastewater Treatment Technology
  • Biochemical Engineering

Background:

  • Coupling diverse submodels in plant-wide wastewater treatment simulations presents challenges due to differing state variables.
  • The continuity-based interfacing method (CBIM) offers a framework for model integration, respecting conservation principles.
  • Existing models for SHARON and Anammox processes require a robust interface for plant-wide simulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the CBIM approach for integrating SHARON-Anammox processes into a plant-wide wastewater treatment simulation.
  • To investigate the plant-wide effects of treating sludge digestion reject water using SHARON-Anammox.
  • To refine the CBIM methodology, particularly addressing challenges with pH as a state variable.

Main Methods:

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  • Development and application of three distinct model interfaces using the CBIM framework.
  • Integration of separate SHARON and Anammox process models.
  • Utilizing the Benchmark Simulation Model no. 2 (BSM2) for complete wastewater treatment plant simulation, including sludge digestion.

Main Results:

  • Successful coupling of SHARON and Anammox process models within the BSM2 framework using CBIM.
  • Demonstration of the CBIM approach's capability in plant-wide simulation of reject water treatment.
  • Identification and discussion of specific challenges encountered when coupling models with pH as a state variable.

Conclusions:

  • The CBIM approach provides a versatile and effective method for coupling diverse wastewater treatment models, including those with complex biochemical processes.
  • Plant-wide simulation incorporating SHARON-Anammox treatment of reject water is feasible and provides valuable insights.
  • Further refinement of CBIM is necessary for models involving pH dynamics, highlighting areas for future research.