Formation, characterization and mathematical modeling of the aerobic granular sludge

Formation, characterization and mathematical modeling of the aerobic granular sludge
Author: Bing-Jie Ni
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2012-07-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642312810

Aerobic granular sludge technology will play an important role as an innovative technology alternative to the present activated sludge process in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment in the near future. Intended to fill the gaps in the studies of aerobic granular sludge, this thesis comprehensively investigates the formation, characterization and mathematical modeling of aerobic granular sludge, through integrating the process engineering tools and advanced molecular microbiology. The research results of this thesis contributed significantly to the advance of understanding and optimization of the bacterial granulation processes, the next generation of technology for cost-effective biological wastewater treatment. Dr. Bing-Jie Ni works at Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC) of The University of Queensland, Australia.

Microbial Biofilms in Bioremediation and Wastewater Treatment

Microbial Biofilms in Bioremediation and Wastewater Treatment
Author: Y.V. Nancharaiah
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2019-10-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351857312

Biofilms represent the natural living style of microbial communities and play a pivotal role in biogeochemical cycles and natural attenuation. Biofilms can be engineered for biodegradation and biotransformation of organic and inorganic contaminants, for both in situ bioremediation and ex situ treatment in bioreactors. This book focuses on microbial biofilms and their potential technological applications for sustainable development. It covers recent advances in biofilm technologies for contaminant remediation coupled to recovery of resources and serves as a complete reference on the science and technology behind biofilm mediated bioremediation and wastewater treatment.

Methods for Wastewater Characterization in Activated Sludge Modelling

Methods for Wastewater Characterization in Activated Sludge Modelling
Author: Henryk Melcer
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2004-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1843396629

Mathematical modeling is a useful tool for the design, analysis and control of wastewater treatment systems. The activated sludge process is one of the most common processes used in wastewater treatment, and therefore is a particularly important candidate for the application of mathematical models. In the 1980s, a task group organized by the International Association on Water Quality (IAWQ) developed a conceptual model of the activated sludge process, which has become an industry-wide standard for the development of computer-based activated sludge models. A recent version of the IAWQ model incorporates 19 components, 17 processes, and numerous rate and stoichiometric coefficients. It is difficult and costly to quantify all of the necessary coefficients for any given application of the model; consequently, it is important to identify the most critical wastewater and biomass components and the relevant coefficients to be quantified for the most common uses of the model. It is also important to provide guidance to potential model users on the use of default and/or estimated values for the remaining parameters.

Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants

Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants
Author: Deep Chandra Suyal
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2021-12-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030861694

This book collates the latest trends and technological advancements in bioremediation, especially for its monitoring and assessment. Divided into 18 chapters, the book summarizes basic concepts of waste management and bioremediation, describes advancements of the existing technologies, and highlights the role of modern instrumentation and analytical methods, for environmental clean-up and sustainability. The chapters cover topics such as the role of microbial fuel cells in waste management, microbial biosensors for real-time monitoring of bioremediation processes, genetically modified microorganisms for bioremediation, application of immobilized enzyme reactors, spectroscopic techniques, and in-silico approaches in bioremediation monitoring and assessment. The book will be advantageous not only to researchers and scholars interested in bioremediation and sustainability but also to professionals and policymakers.

Innovative Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery Technologies: Impacts on Energy, Economy and Environment

Innovative Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery Technologies: Impacts on Energy, Economy and Environment
Author: Juan M. Lema
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2017-06-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780407866

This book introduces the 3R concept applied to wastewater treatment and resource recovery under a double perspective. Firstly, it deals with innovative technologies leading to: Reducing energy requirements, space and impacts; Reusing water and sludge of sufficient quality; and Recovering resources such as energy, nutrients, metals and chemicals, including biopolymers. Besides targeting effective C,N&P removal, other issues such as organic micropollutants, gases and odours emissions are considered. Most of the technologies analysed have been tested at pilot- or at full-scale. Tools and methods for their Economic, Environmental, Legal and Social impact assessment are described. The 3R concept is also applied to Innovative Processes design, considering different levels of innovation: Retrofitting, where novel units are included in more conventional processes; Re-Thinking, which implies a substantial flowsheet modification; and Re-Imagining, with completely new conceptions. Tools are presented for Modelling, Optimising and Selecting the most suitable plant layout for each particular scenario from a holistic technical, economic and environmental point of view.

Activated Sludge Modelling - Processes in Theory and Practice

Activated Sludge Modelling - Processes in Theory and Practice
Author: M. Henze
Publisher: IWA Publishing (International Water Assoc)
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2002-05-31
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The use of models in activated sludge design and operation is increasing, with a similar trend seen in education. Starting with the original IAWPRC Activated Sludge Model no 1 (ASM1) and the subsequent ASM2 and ASM2D, the first generation of activated sludge models have played an important role in practice. With the development of the latest IWA Activated Sludge Model no 3 further progress has been made, and given the concurrent development of new methods for characterization of biomass and wastewater, this is a field of vigorous activity at present. The fifth Kollekolle Seminar brought together many of the world's leading experts on the activated sludge process, who have been working with activated sludge models in practice and research. The aim, as with previous seminars was to present the latest research findings, putting them into the proper perspective. From this high-quality programme 22 papers have been selected and revised to provide the best collection of papers on the state of the art of activated sludge modeling. Papers cover the following topics: modeling developments; wastewater and biomass characterization and parameter identification; modeling in practices.

Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Activated Sludge Systems

Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Activated Sludge Systems
Author: Jacek Makinia
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2020-03-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780409516

Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Activated Sludge Systems – Second Edition provides, from the process engineering perspective, a comprehensive and up-to-date overview regarding various aspects of the mechanistic (“white box”) modelling and simulation of advanced activated sludge systems performing biological nutrient removal. In the new edition of the book, a special focus is given to nitrogen removal and the latest developments in modelling the innovative nitrogen removal processes. Furthermore, a new section on micropollutant removal has been added. The focus of modelling has been shifting in the last years to models that can describe the performance of a whole plant (plant-wide modelling). The expanded part of this new edition introduces models describing the most important processes interrelated with the mainstream activated sludge systems as well as models describing the energy balance, operating costs and environmental impact. The complex process evaluation, including minimization of energy consumption and carbon footprint, is in line with the present and future wastewater treatment goals. By combining a general introduction and a textbook, this book serves both intermediate and more experienced model users, both researchers and practitioners, as a comprehensive guide to modelling and simulation studies. The book can be used as a supplemental material at graduate and post-graduate levels of wastewater engineering/modelling courses.

Management of Wastewater and Sludge

Management of Wastewater and Sludge
Author: Izharul Haq Farooqi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2023-05-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000853942

Covers development of new novel reactor configurations for wastewater treatment Describes handling and removal of emerging contaminants like pharmaceutical compounds, endocrine disruptors and disinfection by-products Deliberates combination of wastewater and micro pollution Contains in-depth discussion on faecal sludge treatment and disposal Highlights new economically feasible techniques to enhance biogas recovery from treatment plant sludges