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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Wastewater Treatment Technologies
  • Biogeochemical Cycles

Background:

  • Conventional nitrogen removal processes are energy-intensive.
  • Short-cut nitrogen removal (SNr) offers a more efficient alternative.
  • Mathematical modeling is essential for optimizing SNr processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the state-of-the-art in modeling SNr processes.
  • To identify challenges and limitations in current modeling approaches.
  • To present future research perspectives for SNr process optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing mathematical models for SNr.
  • Analysis of modeling status for deammonification and nitrite-shunt processes.
  • Consideration of N2O emissions in SNr process modeling.

Main Results:

  • Current models for deammonification and nitrite-shunt processes have limitations.
  • Mathematical models are vital for managing N2O emissions in SNr.
  • There is a need for new and advanced modeling approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Existing and future mathematical models can accelerate the successful implementation of mainstream SNr.
  • Further research is needed to develop more robust and comprehensive models.
  • Optimized SNr processes can lead to more sustainable wastewater treatment.