title: A process-dependent real-time controller for sequencing batch reactor plants: results of full-scale operation.
abstract: This paper presents results of a research project, in which a process-dependent real-time control (RTC) strategy for a sequencing batch reactor plant was realised in full-scale. The cycle controller is based on NH4 analysers, NO3 probes, TSS probes and sludge level probes. With this new RTC strategy it was possible to increase the treatment capacity by 50%. By implementation of the new controller the TN, TP and NH4-N treatment efficiency could be improved significantly, too. The treatment efficiency concerning COD is comparable.
authors.affiliation: Anlagen- und Sondermaschinen Automation GmbH (ASA GmbH), Robert-Bosch-Str. 7, 32547 Bad Oynhausen, Germany. wiese@asagmbh.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wiese
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Steinmetz
mesh_terms: D019149:Bioreactors; D005246:Feedback; D009566:Nitrates / Q000032:analysis; D009862:Online Systems; D010710:Phosphates / Q000032:analysis; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000032:analysis; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D009566:Nitrates; D010710:Phosphates; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds