The aim of this two week short course is to give insight into and understanding of modeling of activated sludge wastewater treatment plants through presentations and several (computer) exercises.

Course content

The presentations deal with the basis of wastewater modeling (kinetics, stoichiometry, mass balances, hydraulics, mixing and matrix notation), an introduction of existing IAWQ-models (ASM1, ASM2, ASM3, ASM2d), TUD(P) model, and a selection of computer programs (ASIM, AQUASIM, SIMBA, WEST) in which the models are or can be build in, the procedures for characterization of wastewater and sludge and the protocol for the development of calibrated activated sludge models.

Case studies on modeling wastewater treatment plants will be presented. Beside the presentations, exercises form a major part of the course. The computer program AQUASIM as a tool of modeling activated sludge processes will be introduced. Using AQUASIM several exercises will be performed to become familiar with the program and to see the broad application of such a computer program. Finally, an exercise on the optimization of an existing wastewater treatment plant (Katwoude, The Netherlands) using mass balance calculations and the programs ASIM and AQUASIM will be performed.

Examination

It is possible to take part in the examination of this short course. If you obtain a passing mark for this examination and return to UNESCO-IHE within four years after completion of the short course to follow a full MSc programme, you will receive exemption for this short course/module. The costs for this exam are €250 extra and should be borne by yourself. Taking part in the examination is not compulsory.

Partners

Delft University of Technology