Technological Calculations and Mathematical Modelling in Wastewater Treatment - N217013
Title: Technologické výpočty a modelování
Guaranteed by: Department of Water Technology and Environmental Engineering (217)
Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Technology
Actual: from 2021
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:3
E-Credits: winter s.:3
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:1/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: cancelled
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Wanner Jiří prof. Ing. DrSc.
Pečenka Martin Ing. Ph.D.
Is interchangeable with: M217007
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
The models are divided into two categories: physical and mathematical models - the advantages and disadvantages of both categories are discussed from the point of view of their application in wastewater treatment. The terminology used for description of mathematical models is described in detail together with the procedure of model construction. The necessary fractionation of both wastewater and biomass for the purpose of mathematical modeling is introduced. The matrix used in Activated Sludge Model is explained and its construction illustrated on several examples. The principle of the so-called switching functions is described. By using some demonstration software the simulation of activated sludge process tasks like nitrification, denitrification or biological phosphate removal are solved together with examples of mathematical models of competition between floc-forming and filamentous microorganisms. The role of mathematical models in expert systems for the wastewater treatment plant control is explained and illustrated on examples.
Last update: TAJ217 (20.12.2005)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

Obtain data required for creating working mathematical model

Perfom basics steps in assembling the mathris of IAWQ/IWA models

Create, validate, and verify mathematical model of wastewater treatment plant with nutrient remocal with ASIM programmes

Last update: Wanner Jiří (02.08.2013)
Literature -

A:Wanner J. Process Theory: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Kinetics, and Activated Sludge Quality Control.Chapter 1 in: Activated Sludge Process Design and Contriol: Theory and Practice.Water Quality Management Library,Volume 1,second edition,Technomic Publishing Co.,Inc. Lancaster,PA,USA,1998,9781566766432

A:Makinia J.,Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Activated Sludge Systems,IWA Publishing,2010,9781843392385

Last update: Fialová Jana (26.09.2013)
Syllabus -

1) Definition and purpose of models, classification to mathematical and physical models

2) Models of biological weastewater treatment, mass balance, model units, mass conservation and fluid continuity

3) Basic phases of model construction; data collection; calibration; validation and verification

4) Basic terms used in model formulation, process analysis, model simplifications

5) Characterisation of wastewater and biomass for purpose of mathematical models

6) Conceptual principles of IWA Activated Sludge Model No. 1, identification of model components and processes

7) Composition of model matrix, explanation of rows and columns, stoichiometric coeffiecients, mass and continuity check

8) Principles of model matrix for simple model of activated lsudge process for carbon reemoval only

9) Application of model matrix for complex processes (nitrification, denitrification), principle of switching functions

10) Demonstration of model properties by using simulation programmes (ASIM etc.)

11) Steady state models and dynamic modeling by using the ASIM software, demonstration of professional simulation software for operation and design of wastewater treatment plants

12) Modelling of biological phosphorus removal, simulation of competition between floc-forming and filamentous bacteria; bulking and foaming control models

13) Modelling of anaerobic processes of sludge stabilization

14) Use of mathematical models in expert systems for control of wastewater treatment plant operation and solving operational problems

Last update: Wanner Jiří (29.01.2012)
Learning resources -

http://web.vscht.cz/pecenkam/

Last update: Wanner Jiří (02.08.2013)
Registration requirements -

Biological Wastewater Treatment

Last update: TAJ217 (06.08.2013)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Konzultace s vyučujícími 0.4 10
Účast na přednáškách 0.5 14
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 0.6 17
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 1 29
Účast na seminářích 0.5 14
3 / 3 84 / 84
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Regular attendance 30
Continuous assessment of study performance and course -credit tests 20
Oral examination 50