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Benchmark simulation Model no 2 in Matlab-simulink: towards plant-wide WWTP control strategy evaluation
D Vreck1, K V Gernaey, C Rosen
1Department of Systems and Control, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. darko.vrecko@ijs.si
Summary
The Benchmark Simulation Model No 2 (BSM2) was implemented in Matlab-Simulink for evaluating wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) control strategies. This simulation tool effectively assesses plant-wide control performance over extended periods.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Treatment Technologies
- Process Simulation
Background:
- Evaluating advanced control strategies for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) requires robust simulation tools.
- Existing models may not adequately capture plant-wide dynamics for long-term control assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement the Benchmark Simulation Model No 2 (BSM2) in the Matlab-Simulink environment.
- To establish a platform for evaluating plant-wide WWTP control strategies over extended operational periods.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the BSM2 model within the Matlab-Simulink software.
- Development of extended evaluation criteria for comprehensive control strategy assessment.
- Inclusion of default open-loop and closed-loop control strategies as reference benchmarks.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the BSM2 in Matlab-Simulink.
- The model provides a framework for evaluating various plant-wide control strategies.
- Proposed evaluation criteria and reference strategies facilitate comparative analysis.
Conclusions:
- The implemented BSM2 in Matlab-Simulink is a suitable tool for plant-wide WWTP control strategy evaluation.
- The model supports long-term simulation and assessment of control performance.
- Extended evaluation criteria enhance the rigor of control strategy comparisons.
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