Model-based optimization biofilm based systems performing autotrophic nitrogen removal using the comprehensive NDHA model

Borja Valverde Pérez, Yunjie Ma, Martin Morset, Carlos Domingo-Felez, Miguel Mauricio-Iglesias, Barth F. Smets

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    Abstract

    Completely autotrophic nitrogen removal (CANR) can be obtained in single stage biofilm-based bioreactors. However, their environmental footprint is compromised due to elevated N2O emissions. We developed novel spatially explicit biochemical process model of biofilm based CANR systems that predicts N2O dynamics and stripping, using the biological NDHA model coupled with a simple and roubust pH calculator. In this work we present two case studies: i) membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) with focus on model calibration; and ii) granular system with focus on process optimization.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2018
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    Event6th IWA/WEF Water Resource Recovery Modelling Seminar (WRRmod 2018) - Quebec, Canada
    Duration: 10 Mar 201814 Mar 2018
    Conference number: 6

    Conference

    Conference6th IWA/WEF Water Resource Recovery Modelling Seminar (WRRmod 2018)
    Number6
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityQuebec
    Period10/03/201814/03/2018

    Keywords

    • Biofilm
    • Nitrous oxide
    • Scenario analysis
    • Model calibration
    • Optimization

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