DYNASEL – a DYNamic Anaerobic Selector. Development of a tool to monitor the selection of well-settling activated sludge. 01/11/2019 - 31/01/2021

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The main aim of this proof of concept project is the development of an dynamic algorithm which makes use of simple and reliable sensor signals in order to monitor the anaerobic storage reaction. The motivation of this monitoring tool is to achieve well settling activated sludge (SVI < 100 mL/g) for the biological treatment of industrial wastewater.

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The microbial ecology of industrial activated sludge plants – linking microbial data (e.g. filamentous organisms) to external factors 01/07/2019 - 31/12/2020

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This projected is situated in the field of biological wastewater treatment and more specifically deals with the activated sludge (AS) process. Filamentous bulking due to the overgrowth of filamentous organisms has been generally reported as one of the most significant downsides of the AS process. In order to provide solutions for (waste)water practitioners, it is crucial to determine the type of these filamentous organisms and link their dominance to external factors. In this project we aim to use next generation sequencing (16s rRNA amplicon sequencing) to analyze the microbial community and more specifically the presence of filamentous organisms of 30 industrial wastewater treatment plants, relevant for the region of Flanders. Subsequently we aim to link the obtained microbial data to external factors such as wastewater, biomass characteristics and the operational parameters of the treatment plant.

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Continuous granular sludge systems as a compact and sustainable solution for industrial wastewater treatment 01/04/2018 - 31/10/2021

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The main aim of this innovation mandate is to develop a compact and sustainable granular sludge system allowing the treatment of a continuous flow of variable industrial wastewater. First, a dynamic process control strategy will be developed at lab-scale. Afterwards, this technology/strategy will be examined at pilot-scale, at the location of a potential industrial user. A successful project may lead to the commercialization of an energy-efficient, compact and flexible technology for the treatment of industrial wastewater

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Nutrient removal of industrial wastewater through simultaneous nitritation - denitritation by using granular sludge. 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2017

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The aim of this research project is to achieve and hold a stable and profound (>80% via nitrite) nitritation in granular sludge. Trough combine this two technologies, significant advantages in terms of energy – efficiency (saving 25% O2, 40% COD and settle times) and land use (saving till 75%) can be obtained. The harmonization of the factors that benefits on one hand the granulation and on the other the nitritation will be the main challenge of this research.

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