Advanced multi-variable modelling for the optimisation of the industrial use of microalgae

新的立法强调了减少废水(WW)排放中的磷等营养物质的必要性，以保护我们的环境。水处理行业目前使用金属盐投加法(MSD)将磷沉淀成污泥，然后将其去除和处置。然而，这种方法有许多缺点，如需要危险化学品来平衡pH，产生大量废物，并且不可持续。因此，许多WW运营商并不认为MSD是一种可行的处理方法来满足新的立法。微藻是单细胞水生生物，可以利用光能与二氧化碳一起从环境中吸收简单的营养物质。当在受控系统中使用时，微藻可以用来去除WW中的污染物。藻类还可以去除其他有害物质，如重金属、化学品和药物，有效地净化水。工业生理学(I-PHYC)开发了一项基于微藻工业应用的新技术，用于可持续和环境友好的WW处理。I-PHYC的流程是一个现代化的模块化系统，可以处理WW以满足当前和未来的立法。该过程不受天气和阳光的影响，确保全年一致的水处理。独特的设计允许该工艺应用于各种水处理场所。I.-PHYC目前在Weston-Super-Mare的示范工艺是英国最大的藻类工艺。在这一设施的开发过程中，WW部门一直很感兴趣。然而，有人强调指出，在能源消耗降至25千瓦/小时之前，不会采用这一工艺。我-PHYC确定了几个可以在不影响绩效的情况下减少能源消耗的领域。然而，使用传统的科学方法来优化我们的单位将需要数百个小时的劳动和大量的投资，而且还没有完全考虑到变量的复杂性。尽管‘A4I’已经将i-PHYC与世界领先的建模设施国家物理实验室和国家工程实验室连接起来。他们将创建我们技术的高级模型，这将使i-PHYC了解如何利用混合方法和照明色散的最佳组合来降低能源消耗。理想的模型场景可以在我们独特的测试设施中进行测试，并将获得的数据反馈到NPL模型中。一旦创建了稳健的模型，I-PHYC就可以做出明智的多层次投资决策，允许I-PHYC过程建立自己具有竞争力的、可持续的WW过程。等待公共项目摘要

New legislation has highlighted the need for nutrients, such as phosphorous, in wastewater (WW) discharges to be reduced to protect our environment. The water treatment industry currently uses metal salt dosing (MSD) to precipitate the phosphorous into a sludge which can then be removed and disposed of. However, this method has numerous drawbacks such as requiring hazardous chemicals for pH balancing, producing large volumes of waste, and being unsustainable. Therefore, many WW operators do not see MSD as a viable treatment method to meet new legislation.Microalgae are single-celled aquatic organisms that can use the energy from light to take up simple nutrients from their environment along with CO2. When used in a controlled system, microalgae can be used to remove contaminants from WW. Algae can also remove other hazardous substances e.g. heavy metals, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, effectively cleaning the water.Industrial-Phycology (I-PHYC) has developed a new technology based on the industrial application of microalgae for the sustainable and environmentally friendly treatment of WW. I-PHYC's process is a modern, modular system, which can treat WW to meet current and future legislation. The process is weather and sun independent, ensuring year-round consistent water treatment. The unique design allows the process to be applied to a variety of water treatment sites.I-PHYC's current demonstration process at Weston-Super-Mare is the largest algal process in the UK. During the development of this facility there has been considerable interest from the WW sector. However, it has been highlighted that this process would not be adopted until the energy consumption is reduced to <25 Kw/h. I-PHYC has identified several areas where energy use could be reduced without impacting performance. However, to optimise our units using traditional scientific methods would require hundreds of hours of labour and significant investment, while not fully accounting for the complexity of the variables.Support though 'A4I' has connected I-PHYC with the National Physical Laboratory and National Engineering Laboratory, world leading modelling facilities. They will create advanced models of our technology, which will allow I-PHYC to understand how the optimal combination of mixing method, and lighting dispersion can be utilised to reduce energy consumption. The ideal model scenario can be tested in our unique testing facilities and the data gained fed-back into the NPL model. Once a robust model is created I-PHYC can then make informed multi-layered investment decisions, allowing the I-PHYC process to establish itself has a competitive, sustainable WW process.Awaiting Public Project Summary