KomPhoS

KomPhoS

  • contact:

    Dr.-Ing. Tobias Morck
    M. Sc. Patricia Riede

  • funding:

    Federal State Baden-Württemberg

  • Partner:

    City of Achern
    Weber-Ingenieure GmbH, Pforzheim

  • startdate:

    12/2019

  • enddate:

    06/2023

Project description

KomPhoS
KomPhoS
KomPhoS

At WWTP Achern different pilot and full-scale studies are conducted to upgrade understanding of enhanced phosphorous and organic micropollutants removal (supported by simulation software SIMBA# 3.2). Therefor powdered activated carbon is dosed directly into the activated sludge process. Several process setups are tested in pilot and full-scale studies focusing following research questions:

  • Required PAC dosage to achieve similar results compared to post-treatment
  • Appropriate dosing strategy for direct PAC addition into aeration tanks
  • Effect on activated sludge process by increased sludge production as a result of PAC dosage