Optimization of the wastewater treatment plant: From energy saving to environmental impact mitigation

Sina Borzooei1, Giuseppe Campo1, Alberto Cerutti1

  • 1Politecnico di Torino, DIATI (Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering), Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy.

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