Endogenous Processes in Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems

生物质衰变或内源性过程在生物废水处理系统中起着重要作用，但目前对其了解甚少。我们将利用该领域四个国际领先小组的专业知识，对这些过程进行全面而深刻的研究。这项研究将为污水处理厂提供新的设计和操作策略，优化微生物种群，以实现更低的污泥产量和更高的处理能力和性能。它还将为内生过程提供一个可靠且易于使用的模型。此外，还将培养一批高技能的博士生。

Biomass decay, or endogenous processes play a major role in biological wastewater treatment systems, but are poorly understood at present. Drawing on the expertise of four internationally leading groups in the area, we will carry out a comprehensive and profound study of these processes. The study will yield novel designs and operational strategies for wastewater treatment plants that optimise the microbial populations to achieve lower sludge production and higher treatment capacity and performance. It will also deliver a reliable, yet easy to use, model for endogenous processes. Furthermore, a number of highly skilled PhD students will be trained.