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STELLA software as a tool for modelling phosphorus removal in a constructed wetland employing dewatered alum sludge as main substrate
Date Issued
2011-06
Date Available
2011-08-26T13:49:47Z
Abstract
A dynamic simulation model was developed for the removal of soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) from the vertical flow constructed wetlands (VFCW) using a dynamic software program called STELLA (structural thinking, experiential learning laboratory with animation) 9.1.3 to aid in simulating the environmental nature and succession of relationship between interdependent components and processes in the VFCW system. In particular, the VFCW employed dewatered alum sludge as its main substrate to enhance phosphorus (P) immobilization. Although computer modelling of P in treatment
wetland has been well studied especially in recent years, there is still a need to develop simple and realistic models that can be used for investigating the dynamics of SRP in VFCWs. The state variables included in the model are dissolved phosphorus (DISP), plant phosphorus (PLAP), detritus phosphorus (DETP), plant biomass (PLBI) and adsorbed phosphorus (ADSP). The major P transformation processes considered in this study were adsorption, plant and microbial uptake and decomposition. The forcing functions which were considered in the model are temperature, radiation, volume of wastewater, P concentration, contact time, flow rate and the adsorbent (i.e. alum sludge). The model results revealed that up to 72% of the SRP can be removed through adsorption process whereas the uptake by plants is about 20% and the remaining processes such as microbial P utilization and decomposition, accounted for 7% SRP removal based on the mass balance calculations. The results obtained indicate that the model can be used to simulate outflow SRP concentration, and it can also be used to estimate the amount of P removed by individual processes in the VFCW using alum-sludge as a substrate.
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Other funder
Other Sponsorship
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Journal
Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Volume
46
Issue
7
Start Page
751
End Page
757
Copyright (Published Version)
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Subject – LCSH
Constructed wetlands
Water--Phosphorus content
Tides
Water--Pollution--Computer programs
Water treatment plant residuals
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Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1093-4529 (Print)
1532-4117 (Online)
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