Innovations in Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations with Cutting-Edge Technologies and Advanced Control Systems
Artykuł w czasopiśmie
MNiSW
100
Lista 2023
Status: | |
Autorzy: | Drewnowski Jakub, Szeląg Bartosz, Sabba Fabrizio, Piłat-Rożek Magdalena, Piotrowicz Adam, Łagód Grzegorz |
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Rok wydania: | 2023 |
Wersja dokumentu: | Drukowana | Elektroniczna |
Język: | angielski |
Numer czasopisma: | 12 |
Wolumen/Tom: | 23 |
Strony: | 208 - 222 |
Impact Factor: | 1,3 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 0 |
Scopus® Cytowania: | 1 |
Bazy: | Web of Science | Scopus |
Efekt badań statutowych | NIE |
Finansowanie: | This work was financially supported by the National Science Centre as a result of the research project no. 2017/26/D/ST8/00967 and by the Polish Ministry of Education and Science under grant no. FD-20/IŚ-6/029. |
Materiał konferencyjny: | NIE |
Publikacja OA: | TAK |
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Sposób udostępnienia: | Otwarte czasopismo |
Wersja tekstu: | Ostateczna wersja opublikowana |
Czas opublikowania: | W momencie opublikowania |
Data opublikowania w OA: | 4 listopada 2023 |
Abstrakty: | angielski |
The wastewater treatment landscape in Central Europe, particularly in Poland, has undergone a profound transformation due to European Union (EU) integration. Fueled by EU funding and rapid technological advance- ments, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have adopted cutting-edge control methods to adhere to EU Water Framework Directive mandates. WWTPs contend with complexities such as variable flow rates, temperature fluctuations, and evolving influent compositions, necessitating advanced control systems and precise sensors to ensure water quality, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Wastewater mathematical modeling provides operational flexibility, acting as a virtual testing ground for process enhancements and resource optimization. Real-time sensors play a crucial role in creating these models by continuously monitoring key parameters and supplying data to predictive models. These models empower real-time decision-making, result- ing in minimized downtime and reduced expenses, thus promoting the sustainability and efficiency of WWTPs while aligning with resource recovery and environmental stewardship goals. The evolution of WWTPs in Central Europe is driven by a range of factors. To optimize WWTPs, a multicriteria approach is presented, integrating simulation models with data mining methods, while taking into account parameter interactions. This approach strikes a balance between the volume of data collected and the complexity of statistical analysis, employing machine learning techniques to cut costs for process optimization. The future of WWTP control systems lies in “smart process control systems”, which revolve around simulation models driven by real-time data, ultimate- ly leading to optimal biochemical processes. In conclusion, Central Europe’s wastewater treatment sector has wholeheartedly embraced advanced control methods and mathematical modeling to comply with EU regulations and advance sustainability objectives. Real-time monitoring and sophisticated modeling are instrumental in driv- ing efficient, resource-conscious operations. Challenges remain in terms of data accessibility and costeffective online monitoring, especially for smaller WWTPs. |