Abstract
In this study, a simulation-based process analysis was carried out for a simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SNdN) process. The simulation results were found to be in agreement within 9% relative error compared to the effluent quality calculated with a proposed analytical design procedure. Based on the simulation study, an improved nitrogen removal efficiency around 96% was maintained for a dissolved oxygen set-point condition of KOA ≥ SOset > KO for the selected model. Under decreased chemical oxygen demand/total Kjeldahl nitrogen (COD/TKN) loading conditions, the adjustment of lower dissolved oxygen set point levels were required to achieve higher nitrogen removal performance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 675-686 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Environmental Engineering Science |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- COD/TKN ratio
- Denitrification potential
- Dissolved oxygen
- Oxygen half saturation constant
- PI control
- Set point control
- Simultaneous nitrification and denitrification