Evaluation of aerated lagoons performance and suggestion to develop more sustainable energy consumption in a stp plant; A case study

Rokhsareh Akbarzadeh, Qusay Ibrahim, Tien Chien Jen, Daniel M. Madyira

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Abstract

In this study, the process of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Marvdasht City, Iran, was reviewed to determine the efficiency of the two aerated lagoons each with 9 aerators. Major emphasize in this paper is on trying to address the parameters and treatment process in combination and eventually suggesting a more sustainable energy consumption in the STP. The focus of this study was to calculate the required oxygen with respect to BOD5, loading rate and other parameters. This allowed the determination of the aerator pump power ratings required to supply the oxygen was high and were found that by almost half of the present power consumption, the required oxygen level could still be achieved. To eliminate the adverse impact high energy consumption, the current and future decision-making in wastewater treatment should consider sustainability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies, PGSRET 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728123011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2019
Event5th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies, PGSRET 2019 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 26 Aug 201927 Aug 2019

Publication series

Name5th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies, PGSRET 2019

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies, PGSRET 2019
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period26/08/1927/08/19

Keywords

  • Aeration lagoons
  • Required oxygen
  • Sewage treatment plant
  • Sustainable power consumption

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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