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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Biochemical Engineering

Background:

  • Current wastewater treatment models utilize diverse notations, hindering documentation and inter-model connectivity.
  • Inconsistent naming conventions for state variables and parameters complicate model implementation and data sharing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel, systematic notational framework for biokinetic models in wastewater treatment.
  • To establish a consensus-based standard for naming state variables and parameters in wastewater treatment modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a hierarchical symbol system based on a main letter and subscript levels.
  • Analysis of existing notation issues and presentation of the proposed framework with practical examples.

Main Results:

  • A unified and systematic notation for biokinetic model components is presented.
  • The proposed framework is applicable across various wastewater treatment processes, including activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, and membrane bioreactors.

Conclusions:

  • The new notation facilitates clearer documentation, implementation, and integration of wastewater treatment models.
  • Adoption of this standardized notation will enhance readability and consistency in scientific communication within the field.