Optimal but robust N and P removal in SBRs: a model-based systematic study of operation scenarios

SIN G., Insel G., LEE D., VANROLLEGHERN P.

WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, vol.50, no.10, pp.97-105, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.97-105
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A systematic approach to determine the optimal operation strategy for nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) removal of sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) has been developed and applied successfully to a lab-scale SBR. The methodology developed is based on using a grid of possible scenarios to simulate the effect of the key degrees of freedom in the SBR system. The grid of scenarios is simulated using a calibrated ASM2dN model developed and calibrated in a previous study. Effluent quality in combination with a robustness index for each of the scenarios is used to select the best scenario. With the best scenario, it is possible to improve/increase the current performance of the SBR system by around 54% and 74% for N and P removal respectively.