title: BSM2 Plant-Wide Model construction and comparative analysis with other methodologies for integrated modelling.
abstract: In this paper, a new methodology for integrated modelling of the WWTP has been used for the construction of the Benchmark Simulation Model N degrees 2 (BSM2). The transformations-approach proposed in this methodology does not require the development of specific transformers to interface unit process models and allows the construction of tailored models for a particular WWTP guaranteeing the mass and charge continuity for the whole model. The BSM2 PWM constructed as case study, is evaluated by means of simulations under different scenarios and its validity in reproducing water and sludge lines in WWTP is demonstrated. Furthermore the advantages that this methodology presents compared to other approaches for integrated modelling are verified in terms of flexibility and coherence.
authors.affiliation: Section of Environmental Engineering CEIT and Tecnun (University of Navarra), PO Box 1555, San Sebastián, Spain. pgrau@ceit.es
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Grau
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vanrolleghem
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ayesa
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D003198:Computer Simulation; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012722:Sewage; D013997:Time Factors; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid; D014872:Water Movements; D014873:Water Pollutants
chemical_list: D012722:Sewage; D014873:Water Pollutants