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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Water Treatment Technologies

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  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is increasingly utilized in wastewater treatment (WWT) for complex problem-solving.
  • The efficacy of CFD models in WWT is contingent upon their appropriate application and understanding of limitations.
  • Establishing standardized practices is crucial for advancing the use of CFD in environmental engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and recommend Good Modelling Practice (GMP) for CFD applications in wastewater treatment.
  • To consolidate the findings and recommendations of an International Water Association (IWA) working group on CFD in WWT.
  • To provide a foundational overview of GMP for wastewater CFD, drawing from general CFD procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A review and synthesis of recommendations from an IWA working group focused on CFD in water and WWT.
  • Development of general GMP guidelines applicable to wastewater CFD.
  • Summarization of key challenges and issues related to CFD modelling in the WWT field.

Main Results:

  • The paper presents a summary of the IWA working group's recommendations for GMP in wastewater CFD.
  • General GMP principles are outlined, applicable across various wastewater modelling scenarios.
  • The study identifies the need for proper application and awareness of limitations for effective CFD use.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing GMP is essential for maximizing the value and reliability of CFD models in wastewater treatment.
  • The presented guidelines serve as a basis for consistent and effective CFD application in the WWT field.
  • Further detailed guidance on specific wastewater components will be provided in a companion paper.