Biokinetic modeling of a WSP in combination with a rigorous, yet simple mixing model

Abstract:

This contribution presents the first results obtained with a combined rigorous hydraulic-biokinetic model of the large scale Ucubamba Waste Stabilization Pond System (WSP) in Cuenca, Ecuador. A Compartmental Model (CM) approach for modelling the pond’s hydrodynamics is compared with tanksin-series approach for both the RTD analysis and when coupled to ASM3 model extended for algal biomass processes. TIS model does not reproduce the measured mixing behaviour, whereas the CM model does it still at reasonably computational demand. Moreover, the outputs of the hydraulic models superimposed with biokinetics show drastic differences. Hence, a proper hydrodynamic model is required when modelling biokinetics in large WSPs for reliable results and useful for decision support.

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2011

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