Activated Sludge Process Simulator — Basin substrate, Substrate removal & Hydraulic retention time Interactive

Let microbes consume dissolved organic substrate.

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About this tool — how it works & FAQ

About the Activated Sludge Process Simulator

Let microbes consume dissolved organic substrate. A diffuser basin supplies oxygen, a clarifier separates flocs and return sludge circulates biomass.

What the simulator shows

• 3D scene parts: Aeration basin; air blower / diffusers; secondary clarifier; return activated sludge; floc / microorganisms. • Controls: Influent substrate (100–400 mg/L); Influent flow (50–200 m³/h); Aeration volume (250–1000 m³); Fixed biomass concentration (1000–4000 mg/L); Dissolved oxygen (0–4 mg/L); Return-flow ratio (0.2–1 fraction). • Live readouts: Basin substrate (mg/L); Substrate removal (%); Hydraulic retention time (h); Return sludge flow (m³/h). • Guided experiments: Aeration lost; More retention. • Four tabs (visual laboratory, curves and measurements, experiments, learn and assess), a model-verification run, a timestamped event log and a trial report.

The model equations

dS/dh = Q/V(Sin − S) − 0.03 X [DO/(DO+0.5)] S/(20+S) HRT = V/Q; Qras = ras × Q 1 playback s = 0.1 process h

Model limits and how to explore

Fixed biomass and imposed DO; no biomass growth, oxygen-transfer, sludge-age or settling-capacity model. Initial S equals influent. Rate constants are representative teaching values. Try the preset experiments, then compare the live readouts with the equations.

Frequently asked questions

Which statement follows from this model?

Oxygen changes biological consumption..

Can these representative results establish regulatory compliance?

No. Fixed biomass and imposed DO; no biomass growth, oxygen-transfer, sludge-age or settling-capacity model. Initial S equals influent. Rate constants are representative teaching values.

What does this simulator not model?

Fixed biomass and imposed DO; no biomass growth, oxygen-transfer, sludge-age or settling-capacity model. Initial S equals influent. Rate constants are representative teaching values.

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