Grant

• Establish a definition of “successful” simultaneous nitrification/denitrification (SND) based on a compilation of published and unpublished datasets. Develop a framework for where SND has worked and where it has struggled.
• Identify and characterize the operational, physical, and biological conditions that promote or inhibit SND occurrence at full-scale water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). This should include an evaluation of the microbial community and the impact of different carbon sources on SND performance.
• Assess current modeling capabilities using commonly used modeling software for accuracy and limitations in SND prediction versus current operations. Provide recommendations for modeling improvements and calibration approaches.

WRF RFP Contact: Maitreyi Nagarkar, PhD

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The Potential Participants listed at the bottom of this page have indicated interest in participating in this research. This information is updated frequently as utilities are encouraged to volunteer throughout the RFP cycle.