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Modelling Wastewater Treatment Processes and Plants

The aim of this course is to give insight into and understanding of modeling of activated sludge wastewater treatment plants. 

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2017

Dates, Fee, ECTS

Start: 24 April 2017
End: 12 May 2017
Deadline IHE application: 24 March 2017 - 23.59 (CET)
Course fee: € 2850

Learning objectives

Upon completion, the participant should be able to:

  1. memorize the basics of wastewater treatment modelling (kinetics, stoichiometry, mass balances, hydraulics and matrix notations). Can develop a matrix for a biological model. Can use the computer software AQUASIM as a tool for modelling wastewater treatment processes. Can put a matrix in AQUASIM
  2. explain the nitrification and bio-P-process and the matrix of the biological models. Can put the matrix in AQUASIM and explain the outcome of the model run and the implications for wastewater treatment
  3. evaluate data and processes and apply it in a BioWin exercise, relates the use of BioWin as a tool for modeling activated sludge processes. Apply the theory with respect to modeling using a case study. Can put the model into BioWin and can discuss and explain the outcome of the model
  4. explain the modeling of anaerobic digestion. Memorize how the model works in BioWin
  5. explain the modeling of natural systems and the difference with activated sludge modeling. Can develop a simplified model for a pond system. Can simulate an existing model using AQUASIM and explain the results.
  6. explain the modeling of MBR + biofilm systems, simulate existing models using AQUASIM, explain results.

Course content

The presentations deal with the basis of wastewater modeling (kinetics, stoichiometry, mass balances, hydraulics, mixing and matrix notation), an introduction of existing IAWQ-models (ASM1, ASM2, ASM3, ASM2d), TUD(P) model, and a selection of computer programs (ASIM, AQUASIM, SIMBA, WEST) in which the models are or can be build in, the procedures for characterization of wastewater and sludge and the protocol for the development of calibrated activated sludge models.

Case studies on modeling wastewater treatment plants will be presented. Beside the presentations, exercises form a major part of the course. The computer program AQUASIM as a tool of modeling activated sludge processes will be introduced. Using AQUASIM several exercises will be performed to become familiar with the program and to see the broad application of such a computer program. Finally, an exercise on the optimization of an existing wastewater treatment plant (Katwoude, The Netherlands) using mass balance calculations and the programs ASIM and AQUASIM will be performed.

Partners

  • Delft University of Technology