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Protocol for Relative Hydrodynamic Assessment of Tri-leaflet Polymer Valves

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Aeration performance of hydrodynamic flow regulators.

P Wójtowicz¹, M Szlachta

¹Institute of Environmental Protection Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Technology, Wybrzeże S. Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland. patryk.wojtowicz@pwr.wroc.pl

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Summary

Hydrodynamic flow regulators enhance wastewater and stormwater quality by accelerating oxygenation. Modified designs with two outlets improved aeration efficiency by up to 15%.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
Water Treatment Technologies

Background:

Hydrodynamic flow regulators offer an efficient alternative to traditional throttling devices in environmental engineering.
Previous research suggests their liquid atomization capability can enhance oxygenation, improving wastewater and stormwater quality.
A gap exists in the literature regarding the pilot-scale or practical evaluation of their aeration capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

To experimentally evaluate the aeration capacity of conventional and modified cylindrical hydrodynamic flow regulators.
To assess the impact of flow rate and discharge mode on the oxygen transfer performance of these devices.
To provide a semi-commercial scale validation of hydrodynamic flow regulators for water quality improvement.

Main Methods:

Conducted oxygen absorption tests using conventional and modified cylindrical hydrodynamic flow regulators.
Utilized a closed-circuit experimental setup at a semi-commercial scale.
Quantified aeration efficiency using the overall standard oxygen transfer coefficient (KLa(20)) and standard oxygen transfer rate (SOTR).

Main Results:

Tested hydrodynamic flow regulators achieved KLa(20) values ranging from 2.62 to 15.57 h⁻¹.
SOTR values varied between 53 and 316 gO₂/h across different configurations.
A modified discharge mode with two active outlets demonstrated up to a 15% increase in aeration efficiency compared to conventional designs.

Conclusions:

Hydrodynamic flow regulators exhibit significant potential for enhancing dissolved oxygen levels in water treatment.
The modified discharge configuration offers a notable improvement in aeration efficiency.
These findings support the practical application of hydrodynamic flow regulators for improving wastewater and stormwater quality.