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Resource Recovery

In recent decades, the wastewater sector has moved away from the idea of wastewater treatment plants as waste disposal facilities, instead envisioning these plants as water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). WRRFs can produce clean water, recover nutrients (such as phosphorus and nitrogen), and potentially reduce fossil fuel consumption through the production and use of renewable energy.

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Energy Optimization
Nutrients
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR)
Biosolids
Project #1764

State of Knowledge and Workshop Report: Intensification of Resource Recovery (IR2) Forum

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This report provides an independent literature review and state of knowledge of the technologies presented at the Intensification and Resource Recovery (IR2) Forum held August 9-11, 2015. It provides a summary of the discussions held in the working groups and...
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Principal Investigator
Belinda
Sturm
Research Manager
Lauren Fillmore M.S.

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Project #4668

December 16, 2016 – July 15, 2017 - During this reporting period, the project team focused on Task 1 and Task 2 activities, which consisted of preparing a literature review document on advanced energy data management techniques and resources required; exploring the associated benefits, challenges, and industry leading practices

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06/09/2019
Project #4718

November 2017-April 2018 - A literature review document was developed based on gray and peer-reviewed articles, white papers, and other reports. 

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06/09/2019
Project #4668

Data management plays a vital role in managing energy use and cost in the water and wastewater industries.

Project Update
07/10/2019

News

Metro Vancouver

Featured Facility
06/14/2019
Metro Vancouver plans to implement over $2 billion dollars worth of wastewater infrastructure over the next 15 years, including two treatment facilities that will be built almost from scratch. The...

Seven RFPs Released for WRF Research

Press Release
09/27/2018
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) today announced that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are available for six new research projects funded under the Solicited Research Program. In addition, one new RFP...
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Project #1405

Triple Bottom Line Evaluation of Biosolids Management Options

Completed
The goal of this research was to aid water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) move toward “net-zero” energy use through practices and technologies in the areas of energy conservation,...
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Project #1201
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Evaluate and Quantify Sludge Incinerator Hydrocarbon Emissions

Completed
This report provides a better understanding of emissions formation, primarily hydrocarbons, in combustion and offers guidance for facility owners. It provides an understanding of important controllable operation parameters...
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Project #2995

Water Residuals and Biosolids: Effect of Co-Application on Soil Phosphorus

Completed
Studies both the long-lasting effects of a single water treatment residuals-biosolids co-application and the short-term impacts of a repeated application on soil phosphorus dynamics. Determines the rate of...
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Project #4978

Application of Big Data for Energy Management at Water Utilities

In Progress
The water sector has increased its attention to energy use, including concerns surrounding rising costs, energy security, and energy reliability. Data management plays a vital role in addressing...
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Project #4976

New Approaches for Reduced Aeration Energy Plus Nutrient Removal

In Progress
In order to address restrictions on nitrogen discharges, wastewater utilities need more information about the potential for source separation and resource recovery. This project will conduct a critical...
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Project #4879

Carbon Capture and Management Strategies for Energy Harvest from Wastewater

In Progress
This project examined the impact of wastewater characteristics on the performance and operation of high-rate carbon removal processes. The research focused on evaluating the improvements or deterioration of...
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