Shortcut nitrogen removal, modelling and optimization
Biological nitrogen removal needs energy of aeration for nitrification and also organic carbon for denitrification reactions. Using shortcut nitrogen removal process saves the oxygen required (40%) and additional organic carbon (25%). A novel photo-sequencing batch reactor is operated in this project with alternating light and dark cycles for algae to make aerobic and anoxic conditions of nitritation and denitritation respectively. High strength ammonium wastewater is fed to the system and a modified activated sludge model predicts the concentrations.
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Significance:
The objective of this project is to examine the nitrogen removal process via shortcut nitrogen removal in a photo-sequencing batch reactor.
Current Objectives:
Completed Objectives:
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Contact Us:
For inquiries on this project, contact Sahand: simanshayan<at>mail.usf.edu
The objective of this project is to examine the nitrogen removal process via shortcut nitrogen removal in a photo-sequencing batch reactor.
Current Objectives:
- Mathematical modelling of nitritation and denitritation reactions.
- To predict the species and biomass concentrations during the operation days and 24h study for each day.
- Nitrous oxide analysis and modelling for GHG emissions.
Completed Objectives:
- Minimize the effluent nitrogen.
- Minimize the organic carbon required for denitritation.
- Optimizing the reactor and operational conditions for different temperatures and regional conditions.
Products and Publications:
- TBA
Contact Us:
For inquiries on this project, contact Sahand: simanshayan<at>mail.usf.edu