Continuity-based interfacing of models for wastewater systems described by Petersen matrices

Water Sci Technol. 2005;52(1-2):493-500.

Abstract

In this paper the Petersen and composition matrices that modellers are now familiar with are used as a basis to construct interfacing models between subsystems considered in wastewater treatment. Starting from continuity considerations and a set of transformation reactions between components used in the two models of the subsystems to be interfaced, a set of linear algebraic equations needs to be solved. The theoretical development is illustrated using a simplified integrated model of an activated sludge system coupled to an anaerobic digester. Continuity-guaranteed interfacing of subsystems will facilitate optimization studies of the within-the-fence process units of a wastewater treatment plant or of the integrated urban wastewater system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria, Anaerobic / growth & development
  • Bacteria, Anaerobic / metabolism
  • Biomass
  • Bioreactors
  • Carbon Dioxide / metabolism
  • Fatty Acids, Volatile / metabolism
  • Methane / metabolism
  • Models, Biological*
  • Oxygen / metabolism
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / metabolism
  • Sewage
  • Waste Disposal, Fluid / methods*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Volatile
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • Sewage
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Methane
  • Oxygen