Development of Distributed State Simulators: A Critical New Approach to Modeling Biological Reactor Systems

0607248 Schuler本研究将开发和验证一个分布式模型来模拟活性污泥废水处理系统。这类模型将是对基于全系统平均条件的传统“集中模型”的改进，因为它将考虑由于系统内停留时间可变等因素而导致的细菌状态的变化。这对于有多个反应器以不同方式运行的处理系统尤其重要，例如在设计用生物方法去除磷的系统中就可以发现这种情况。该研究计划包括建模和观测技术的结合。这项研究的结果将增进废水处理领域的知识，并为更准确的处理厂设计和其他研究人员的进一步进步创造有利的技术(模型)。

0607248 SchulerThis research will develop and validate a distributed model to simulate activated sludge wastewater treatment systems. A model of this kind would be an improvement over conventional "lumped models," which are based on system-wide average conditions, because it would account for variable states of bacteria owing to such factors as variable residence times within the system. This is particularly important for treatment systems with multiple reactors operated in different ways, such as are found in systems designed to remove phosphorus by biological means. The research plan includes a combination of modeling and observational techniques. The results of the research should enhance knowledge in the field of wastewater treatment and produce enabling technology (the model) for more accurate treatment plant designs and for further advancements by other researchers.