Project #4975

Practices to Enhance Internal Fermentation of Side-Stream Secondary Sludge and Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids for Biological Phosphorus Removal

$1,312,160
In Progress
Principal Investigator
Leon
Downing
Research Manager
Ms. Stephanie Fevig, PE
Contractor
Black & Veatch Corporation
Nutrients
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR)
Phosphorus
Treatment

Abstract

This project will strengthen our understanding of side-stream enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) and develop best practices for facilities implementing EBPR processes. Research results will include (1) design guidelines for EBPR processes that rely on biomass fermentation, (2) operating tools for EBPR processes that implement fermentation, and (3) modeling best practices for EBPR facilities.