Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Open Access Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MS)
Administrative Home Department
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Advisor 1
Jennifer G. Becker
Committee Member 1
Eric A. Seagren
Committee Member 2
David W. Watkins
Abstract
An aerated lagoon wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) was modeled using BioWin wastewater treatment simulation software. Comprehensive model sensitivity analysis and wastewater characterization throughout the treatment train were performed for model calibration. Two separate calibrated models were necessary to accommodate the large seasonal variations in flow and loading experienced at the WWTF. Dynamic models using variable volume modeling elements to represent the WWTF’s two lagoons were most effective for predicting lagoon performance. The calibrated models were generally able to accurately predict trends in nitrogen, phosphorus, chemical oxygen demand levels and speciation throughout the treatment train and in the effluent. Both models struggled to accurately predict accumulation and removal of solids in the system due to the complex solids removal processes which occur in lagoons. Sludge impacts were assumed to be negligible in modeling, and the lagoons were modeled as completely mixed reactors. Both assumptions were verified via comprehensive lagoon profiling.
Recommended Citation
Novitch, Jacob, "Development Of A BioWin-Based Model Of A Small Lagoon Wastewater Treatment System", Open Access Master's Thesis, Michigan Technological University, 2023.