title: Long-term simulation of the activated sludge process at the Hanover-Gümmerwald pilot WWTP.
abstract: The aim of this study was to obtain a validated model, consisting of the Activated Sludge Model No. 3 (ASM3) and the EAWAG bio-P module, which could be used as a decision tool for estimating the maximum allowable peak flow to wastewater treatment plants during stormwater conditions. The databases used for simulations originated from the Hanover-Gummerwald pilot plant subjected to a series of controlled, short-term hydraulic shock loading experiments. The continuous influent wastewater composition was generated using on-line measurements of only three parameters (COD, N-NH4+, P-PO4 3-). Model predictions were compared with on-line data from different locations in the activated sludge system including the aerobic zone (concentrations of N-NH4+, N-NO3-) and secondary effluent (concentrations of P-PO4 3-). The simulations confirmed experimental results concerning the capabilities of the system for handling increased flows during stormwater events. No (or minor) peaks of N-NH4+ were predicted for the line with the double dry weather flowrate, whereas peaks of N-NH4+ at the line with the quadruple dry weather flowrate were normally exceeding 8 g Nm(-3) (similar to the observations).
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-952 Gdansk, Poland. jmakinia@pg.gda.pl
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Makinia
authors.forename: Karl-Heinz
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Rosenwinkel
authors.forename: Volker
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Spering
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009566:Nitrates / Q000032:analysis; D010710:Phosphates / Q000032:analysis; D011891:Rain; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000379:methods*; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry; D014872:Water Movements
chemical_list: D009566:Nitrates; D010710:Phosphates; D014867:Water