scholarly journals Holistic Approach to Phosphorus Recovery from Urban Wastewater: Enhanced Biological Removal Combined with Precipitation

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Concetta Tomei ◽  
Valentina Stazi ◽  
Saba Daneshgar ◽  
Andrea G. Capodaglio
Keyword(s):  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Biological Removal ◽  
Sludge Disposal ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Receiving Waters ◽  
P Recovery

Combined phosphorus (P) removal and recovery from wastewater is a sensible and sustainable choice in view of potential future P-resource scarcity, due to dwindling primary global reserves. P-recovery from wastewater, notwithstanding the relatively small fraction of total global amounts involved (less than 1/5 of total global use ends up in wastewater) could extend the lifespan of available reserves and improve wastewater cycle sustainability. The recovery of the resource, rather than its mere removal as ferric or aluminum salt, will still allow to achieve protection of receiving waters quality, while saving on P-sludge disposal costs. To demonstrate the possibility of such a recovery, a strategy combining enhanced biological phosphorus removal and mineral P-precipitation was studied, by considering possible process modifications of a large treatment facility. Process simulation, a pilot study, and precipitation tests were conducted. The results demonstrated that it would be possible to convert this facility from chemical -precipitation to its biological removal followed by mineral precipitation, with minimal structural intervention. Considerable P-recovery could be obtained, either in form of struvite or, more sustainably, as calcium phosphate, a mineral that also has possible fertilizing applications. The latter would present a cost about one order of magnitude lower than the former.

Effects of phosphorus recovery requirements on Swedish sludge management

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 435-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Levlin ◽  
M. Löwén ◽  
K. Stark ◽  
B. Hultman
Keyword(s):  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Sludge Management ◽  
Small Stream ◽  
Sludge Disposal

Expected requirements of phosphorus recovery, restrictions on sludge disposal on landfill, and difficulties in obtaining consensus on sludge use on agricultural land has led to several development works in Sweden to change sludge management methods. Especially sludge fractionation has gained interest including following steps to recover products and separate transfer of toxic substances into a small stream. Commercial systems are offered based on technology by Cambi/KREPRO and BioCon and other companies and many other methods are under development. Iron salts are widely used in Sweden as precipitation agents for phosphorus removal and this technology has some disadvantages for phosphorus recovery compared with the use of biological phosphorus removal. The amount of chemicals needed for a KREPRO or a BioCon system was calculated for a treatment plant which has an addition of iron salt resulting in 1,900 mole Fe per tonne DS. The result was compared with the chemical consumption of recovery systems installed at plants with lower use of iron for precipitation. The chemical consumption in equivalents per tonne DS was found to be 5,000 + 6,000 * (molar ratio iron to phosphorus).

scholarly journals Recovery of phosphates as struvite from urine-diverting toilets: optimization of pH, Mg:PO4 ratio and contact time to improve precipitation yield and crystal morphology

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (7) ◽  
pp. 1276-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Manuel Rodrigues ◽  
Rita do Amaral Fragoso ◽  
Ana Paula Carvalho ◽  
Thomas Hein ◽  
António Guerreiro de Brito
Keyword(s):  
Contact Time ◽  
Crystal Morphology ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Receiving Waters ◽  
P Recovery ◽  
High Precipitation ◽  
Co Precipitation

Abstract Phosphate (P) recovery from urban wastewaters is an effective strategy to address environmental protection and resource conservation, aiming at an effective circular economy. Off-grid wastewater treatment systems like urine-diverting toilets (UDT) can contribute to source separation towards nutrient recovery, namely phosphorus recovery. Effectiveness of P precipitation requires a process-based knowledge regarding pH, Mg:PO4, contact time and their interactions in P recovery and crystal morphology. Several studies failed to see the process as a whole and how factors influence both morphology and P recovery for UDT hydrolysed urine. This study addressed the above-mentioned factors and their interactions, and results showed that pH and Mg:PO4 ratio are the key factors for struvite precipitation, whereas contact time is relevant for crystal growth. The recommended set of factors proposed (pH 8.5, Mg:PO4 ratio of 1.2:1 and 30 minutes contact time) not only promotes a high precipitation yield – 99% of P with co-precipitation of at least 21% of ammonium (NH4+) – but also leads to larger crystals with lower water solubility (10% less crystals dissolved in water after 3 days). The obtained outcome facilitates the downstream process and leads to a more efficient slow-release fertiliser, as less P is wasted to receiving waters by leaching, minimising eutrophication processes.

scholarly journals Investigation of anaerobic side-stream phosphorus recovery and its effect on the performance of mainstream EBPR subjected to low-consumption

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
pp. 1944-1955
Author(s):  
Juan Ma ◽  
Ruichun Yang ◽  
Xiaojun Yu ◽  
Yuantian Zhao ◽  
Qianqian Sang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Side Stream ◽  
Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms ◽  
Settling Performance ◽  
Sludge Settling

Abstract In this study, phosphate-rich supernatant at the end of anaerobic phase was extracted by a certain side-stream ratio for chemical precipitation to investigate the optimal conditions for phosphorus recovery. The effect of side-stream reaction on the performance of the mainstream enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) system was also explored. The experiment was carried out in a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) operated in an alternating anaerobic/aerobic mode with dissolved oxygen controlled at 1.0 mg · L−1. The results showed that the optimum magnesium source,temperature, stirring speed and reaction equilibrium time for side-stream phosphorus recovery were: MgCl2 · 6H2O, 25 °C, 150 rpm and 20 min, respectively. It was also observed that the average phosphorus removal efficiency of the mainstream system maintained as high as 90.7% during the side-stream extraction period despite insufficient time for phosphate uptake under limited dissolved oxygen condition and phosphate deprivation of polyphosphate-accumulating organisms (PAOs). Besides, the sludge settling performance of the mainstream EBPR system decreased with no sludge loss. Afterwards, phosphorus removal and sludge settling performance were restored with dismissing side-stream phosphorus recovery. This study suggested that side-stream extraction of anaerobic supernatant from a mainstream EBPR subjected to low dissolved oxygen conditions for chemical phosphorus recovery was feasible and environmentally friendly.

Effect of side-stream phosphorus recovery on biological phosphorus removal performance investigated by chemical and microbial analyses in a novel BNR-IC process

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 1441-1447 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. Zou ◽  
X. W. Lu ◽  
T. Li
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Community ◽  
Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Side Stream ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
P Recovery ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
P Removal

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of side-stream ratio (SSR) on performance of phosphorus (P) removal and recovery in a novel process linking biological nutrients removal (BNR) and induced crystallization (IC). Results showed that P removal efficiency was significantly enhanced when given an appropriate SSR, resulting in effluent P concentrations decreasing from 0.75 to 0.39 mg/L with an increase of SSR from 0 to 35%, where a maximum of 7.19 mg/L P recovery amount was obtained at 35% of SSR. Increasing the SSR can favor the P recovery, while an excessively high SSR (more than 35%) would have a negative effect on the subsequent biological P removal in the BNR-IC system. Polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) analysis showed that in total, 11 DGGE bands of highest species richness were visually detected and significant changes in microbial community structure were found, with SSR variations ranging from 0 to 55%. Moreover, an increase in SSR can cause an increase in microbial community biodiversity; where microbial populations correspond to the 11 bands, they were generally classified into five different phyla or classes (Beta-, Gamma-, and Deltaproteobacteria, as well as Clostridia and Flavobacteria) based on the evolutionary tree analysis.

scholarly journals RAVITA Technology – new innovation for combined phosphorus and nitrogen recovery

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (12) ◽  
pp. 2511-2517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Rossi ◽  
Sini Reuna ◽  
Tommi Fred ◽  
Mari Heinonen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Metal Salt ◽  
Ammonium Phosphate ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Nitrogen Recovery ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
First Results ◽  
P Recovery ◽  
Chemical Sludge

Abstract Present phosphorus (P) recovery technologies mainly contain P recovery from sludge liquor or ash. These types of technologies are suitable for large wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) with enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR), digestion and/or incineration. In Finland and other Nordic countries, strict P discharge limits require chemical precipitation, thus EBPR alone is not sufficient. Ammonium recovery from wastewater, on the other hand, is not so often discussed. However, recovery from WWTP reject waters would decrease the energy demand of ammonium synthesis by Haber-Bosh technology and the energy demand of the WWTP's biological process. Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority (HSY) has developed a new process called RAVITA whereby P and nitrogen recovery are combined in order to produce phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and ammonium phosphate (NH4)3PO4. Furthermore, in this process metal salt used in precipitation is recovered. The research was carried out on pilot (1,000 population equivalent) and laboratory scales. The objectives of this article are to explain the principles of the RAVITA process and give the first results of processing and production of chemical sludge.

Analysis and balance of phosphorous removal from wastewater at urban wastewater treatment plant

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-151
Author(s):  
Peter Lukac ◽  
Lubos Jurik
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plant ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Sewage Treatment Plant ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Anaerobic Sludge ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
The Mean

Abstract:Phosphorus is a major substance that is needed especially for agricultural production or for the industry. At the same time it is an important component of wastewater. At present, the waste management priority is recycling and this requirement is also transferred to wastewater treatment plants. Substances in wastewater can be recovered and utilized. In Europe (in Germany and Austria already legally binding), access to phosphorus-containing sewage treatment is changing. This paper dealt with the issue of phosphorus on the sewage treatment plant in Nitra. There are several industrial areas in Nitra where record major producers in phosphorus production in sewage. The new wastewater treatment plant is built as a mechanicalbiological wastewater treatment plant with simultaneous nitrification and denitrification, sludge regeneration, an anaerobic zone for biological phosphorus removal at the beginning of the process and chemical phosphorus precipitation. The sludge management is anaerobic sludge stabilization with heating and mechanical dewatering of stabilized sludge and gas management. The aim of the work was to document the phosphorus balance in all parts of the wastewater treatment plant - from the inflow of raw water to the outflow of purified water and the production of excess sludge. Balancing quantities in the wastewater treatment plant treatment processes provide information where efficient phosphorus recovery could be possible. The mean daily value of P tot is approximately 122.3 kg/day of these two sources. The mean daily value of P tot is approximately 122.3 kg/day of these two sources. There are also two outflows - drainage of cleaned water to the recipient - the river Nitra - 9.9 kg Ptot/day and Ptot content in sewage sludge - about 120.3 kg Ptot/day - total 130.2 kg Ptot/day.

Operation Experiences with Biological Phosphorus Removal at the Sewage Treatment Plants of Berlin (West)

1991 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 133-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Peter ◽  
F. Sarfert
Keyword(s):  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Sewage Treatment Plants ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The Given ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

In investigations concerning sludge bulking in Berlin enhanced biological phosphorus removal was first observed unexpectedly. Because since 1986 an officially preset limit of 2 mg TP/l must be kept in all Berlin wastewater discharges it was decided to explore the capabilities of the observed mechanism under the specific circumstances of the exciting two large treatment plants in Ruhleben (240,000 m3/d) and Marienfelde (100,000 m3/d). For this purpose some of the existing units at both plants were equipped with anaerobic zones which were generated mainly by process modifications. Additionally stage one of the Ruhleben plant was altered completely in order to investigate the combination of biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal as a special pilot study in three parallel trains. The research activities and treatment results gained in each of the two stages of the Ruhleben and in the Marienfelde plant are reported in detail. For example BOD-related phosphorus removal rates were obtained ranging from 2.3-4.5 mg TP per 100 mg BOD removed. It must be stressed that all examinations were performed on full-scale conditions. At present the given limit of 2 mg TP/l in the Ruhleben plant is met without any chemical precipitation at least on average. From the beginning biological phosphorus removal will be integrated into further projected extensions.

Circular economy and its disclosure in the basic concepts of improving production processes in construction

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3D) ◽  
pp. 629-635
Author(s):  
Maria Aleksandrovna Kalmykova ◽  
Elena Mikhailovna Kiseleva ◽  
Vadim Anatolevich Mironchuk ◽  
Ilya Valerievich Sorgutov ◽  
Sergey Barinov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Sustainable Society ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Global Problems ◽  
Basic Concepts

The article discusses the features of the circular economy and its disclosure in the basic concepts of improving production processes in construction. The concept of a circular economy (CE) has recently become widespread as a perspective for solving global problems such as resource scarcity and waste management. The CE concept in the construction sector is rapidly gaining momentum and is used by many participants to coordinate their plans to build a more sustainable society. However, what exactly CE entails, remains unclear, and the actors involved in the transition to the CE set different priorities depending on their capabilities and goals. The transition to CE requires a more holistic approach and concerted efforts of all parties in the construction business.

scholarly journals Efficiency of Biological Phosphorus Removal by Filamentous Bacteria

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 117-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicja Machnicka ◽  
Klaudiusz Grübel
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Phosphorus Removal ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Heterogeneous Structure ◽  
Filamentous Bacteria ◽  
Biological Phosphorus Removal ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Sludge Flocs

AbstractPhosphorus removal in wastewater treatment plant is carried out by chemical precipitation, advanced biological treatment or a combination of both. One of the biggest problems with high concentration of phosphorus in water environment is eutrophication. Activated sludge flocs have a heterogeneous structure, which consist of a variety of microorganisms. Filamentous bacteria are normally present in the activated sludge and have ability to assimilation of phosphorus. In this study phosphorus accumulation by isolated filamentous bacteria from activated sludge foam was present.

Chemical and Biological Processes for Nutrients Removal and Recovery

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-138
Author(s):  
Dafne Crutchik Pedemonte ◽  
Nicola Frison ◽  
Carlota Tayà ◽  
Sergio Ponsa ◽  
Francesco Fatone
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Removal ◽  
Nitrogen Concentration ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Phosphorus Recovery ◽  
Nutrients Removal ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Phosphorus Accumulation ◽  
Biological Phosphorus ◽  
Removal And Recovery

This chapter gives an overview on the main technologies for nutrient removal from industrial wastewater by focusing on principles and operational parameters of real applications. A plethora of technologies can achieve the nutrients removal from wastewater depending mainly on their concentration and forms; however, biological nitrification and denitrification and chemical precipitation are the most common processes used today to remove nitrogen and phosphorus, respectively. Stripping, adsorption and membrane based processes for nutrients recovery can be economically viable only when nitrogen concentration is higher than 1.5-2 gN/L. On the other hand, phosphorus recovery should always be pursued and struvite crystalization is the most common option that should be evaluated together with biological phosphorus accumulation in sludge or plants for the following post-processing and valorization.

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