Overview

The course will cover the fundamental and advanced topics in the modelling of wastewater treatment plant with emphasis on application of GPS-XTM as a simulation tool. Considering the importance of energy conversation, greenhouse gas reduction, resource recovery and process optimization, the modelling of wastewater treatment plant has become an important topic for every process engineer.

GPS-XTM is state of the art, most comprehensive simulator for modelling the wastewater treatment plant. In addition to advanced topics, the workshop will provide hands-on experience on the software to conduct a selected modelling study.

The course is intended for existing modelling practitioners as well as those interested in learning about basic modelling and simulation.

Topics to be covered include:

  • modelling and simulation basics
  • the GPS-XTM software interface
  • setting up and calibrating models
  • advanced modelling tools

Details

Course participants are required to bring a laptop suitable for simulation exercises.

GPS-XTM will be supplied free of charge for the duration of the course (+ 2 weeks).

Date and Time:

March 27-28, 2019, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Venue:

Cranfield University
College Rd, Wharley End, Bedford MK43 0AL, UK
Directions

Organizers:

Rajeev Goel, Ph.D., P.E. - Hydromantis ESS, Inc.
Ana Soares, Ph.D., P.E. - Cranfield University
Spencer Snowling, Ph.D., P.E. - Hydromantis ESS, Inc.

Cost:

$750 USD, Academics @ $250 USD

Accommodations:

Mitchell Hall

CMDC Hotel

Wednesday 27-March
Basic Concepts of Modelling and Simulation
Familiarize with GPS-X Interface (Hands-On)
Building a plant layout in GPS-X and running dynamic simulations (Hands On)
Modelling N-P removal Systems
Aeration System Modeling
Simulation of Sedimentation tank - Theory
GPS-X features (Sensitivity, Optimizer, Reporting, Scenario Manager)
Thursday 28-March
Wastewater Characterization
Introduction to controllers
Setting up SRT, MLSS and Ammonia Based Controller (Hands on)
Upgrading Nitrification/Denitrification/phosphorus removal (Hands On)
Discussion on Selected Unit Process Models (MBR, SBR, IFAS, AD, Anammox etc.)
Energy consumption & cost models
Top