Journal
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
Volume 122, Issue -, Pages 95-106Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.05.070
Keywords
Modelling; MBR; Activated sludge models; Filtration; Good modelling practice
Funding
- Institute for Encouragement of Innovation by means of Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT)
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Membrane bioreactor technology exists for a couple of decades, but has not yet overwhelmed the market due to some serious drawbacks of which operational cost due to fouling is the major contributor. Knowledge buildup and optimisation for such complex systems can significantly benefit from mathematical modelling. In this paper, the vast literature on modelling MBR biokinetics and filtration is critically reviewed. It was found that models cover the wide range of empirical to detailed mechanistic descriptions and have mainly been used for knowledge development and to a lesser extent for system optimisation/control. Moreover, studies are still predominantly performed at lab or pilot scale. Trends are discussed, knowledge gaps identified and interesting routes for further research suggested. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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