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

新立法强调需要减少废水排放中的营养物质，如磷，以保护环境。水处理行业目前使用金属盐剂量（MSD）将磷沉淀成污泥，然后可以去除和处理。然而，这种方法有许多缺点，例如需要危险化学品来平衡pH值，产生大量废物，并且不可持续。因此，许多WW运营商不认为MSD是一种可行的处理方法，以满足新的立法。微藻是一种单细胞水生生物，它们可以利用光能从环境中吸收简单的营养物质以及二氧化碳。当在受控系统中使用时，微藻可用于去除废水中的污染物。藻类还可以去除其他有害物质，如重金属、化学物质和药物，有效地清洁水。industrial - phyology （I-PHYC）开发了一种基于微藻工业应用的新技术，用于WW的可持续和环境友好处理。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。该过程与天气和阳光无关，确保全年一致的水处理。独特的设计使该工艺适用于各种水处理场所。I-PHYC目前在韦斯顿超级海的示范过程是英国最大的藻类过程。在该设施的开发过程中，WW部门引起了相当大的兴趣。然而，需要强调的是，在能耗降低到<25 Kw/h之前，该工艺不会被采用。I-PHYC已经确定了几个可以在不影响性能的情况下减少能源使用的领域。然而，使用传统的科学方法来优化我们的单位将需要数百小时的劳动和大量的投资，同时没有充分考虑变量的复杂性。通过“A4I”的支持，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。他们将为我们的技术创造先进的模型，这将使I-PHYC了解如何利用混合方法和照明分散的最佳组合来减少能源消耗。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。一旦建立了稳健的模型，I-PHYC就可以做出明智的多层投资决策，从而使I-PHYC流程建立起具有竞争力、可持续的WW流程。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