Wastewater Nutrient Removal - New Hampshire Nutrient Removal. An overview of phosphorus and nitrogen...
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Presented by:
William E. Brown, P.E. Peter C. Atherton, P.E.
Wastewater Nutrient RemovalAn overview of phosphorus
and nitrogen removal strategies
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Why are nutrients an issue in the environment?
• Stimulates algae and plant growth
• Creates dissolved oxygen issues
• P – limiting fresh water nutrient
• N – limiting marine water nutrient
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Nutrient standards are coming!Water quality concerns will result in many treatment facilities receiving phosphorus
and/or nitrogen standards.
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Overview of phosphorus removal strategies
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Typical wastewater phosphorus concentrations
Typ. Infl. Sewage 7ppmTyp. Sec’d. Effl. 5ppm 30%Level 1-P Removal 1.0ppm 86%Level 2-P Removal 0.5ppm 93%Level 3-P Removal 0.2ppm 97%Level 4-P Removal 0.1ppm 98.5%Level 5-P Removal 0.05ppm 99.3%
% Removal
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Phosphorus removal through secondary treatment
• Some P reduction occurs in every secondary treatment system
• Between 1 to 6 mg/l or 1/3 reduction can be attributed to:
Settling of insoluble P
Cell Growth
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Microbiology and biochemistry
Carbon55 x 12.0 = 60
Hydrogen77 x 1.0 = 7
Oxygen22 x 16.0 = 32
Nitrogen11 X 14.0 = 14
Phosphorus0.070.07 x 31.0 = 2.17
Total: C5 H7 O2 NP0.07 = 115.17
Typical Cell
% Phosphorus = 2.17/115.17 = 1.9
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How to obtain additional phosphorus removal
1. Convert soluble P to insoluble P (chemically or biologically)
2. Capture insoluble P (in clarifier or some other solids removal system)
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How does chemical phosphorus removal work?
• A soluble metal (M) is added which combines with soluble orthophosphate to form an insoluble compound (precipitate)
• Chemical Options
Aluminum– Alum, Aluminate, PACl
Iron– Ferric Chloride, Ferric Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate/Chloride
Calcium--Lime
M+3 + PO4-3 ---> MPO4 (insoluble)
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Chemical application points
Alum or ferric addition
Flocculant aid addition
Sludge
Rapid mix Primary
clarifierAeration basin Sec.
clarifier effluentRapid mix
Tertiary treatment
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Chemical phosphorus removal – pros and cons –
Pros Cons• Simple controls systems • Chemical costs
• Inexpensive to install • More sludge generated
• Improves settling • Sludge can be more difficult to dewater
• Reliable
• Can achieve low P levels
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Biological phosphorus removal
• Enhanced Biological Phosphorus RemovalProcess to grow Poly-P heterotrophic bacteria that can accumulate excess phosphorus, (Typ. 3-15% by weight of biomass volatile fraction)
• Poly-P heterotrophic bacteria require:
Anaerobic-aerobic sequencing
COD:P ratios>45
Excess phosphorus
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How do you make your plant a Bio-P plant?
SecondaryClarifier
WAS
RAS
Effluent
InfluentAerobic Zone
Add an Anaerobic Zone
Air
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Biological phosphorus removal – pros and cons –
Pros Cons• Less sludge production• Less chemical costs• Can be coupled with
chemical P removal• Can achieve 0.5 mg/l
P levels• Improved process stability
• Capital costs• More complex process
control• Cannot achieve real low
levels
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Phosphorus removal – solids capture
After the phosphorus is converted to an insoluble form (chemically or biologically), the solids have to be captured.
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Solids capture options
Achievable P Level (mg/l)
• Typical secondary clarifier 0.50 - 1.0
• Filtration (Following Clarification) <0.2
• Filtration preceded by high rate settlers <0.1
• Dual Filtration systems <0.1
• Ballasted clarification <0.1
• Dissolved air floatation <0.1
• Membrane systems <0.05
• Combinations of Systems <0.05
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Filtration process traveling bridge filter
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Upflow continuous backwash filter DynaSand
Top of airlift pipe
Filtrate weir
Downward moving sand bed
Influent annulars
Bottom of airlift pipe
Feed radials
Airlift housing
Upward flowing filtrate
Sand washer
Reject weir
Reject pipe
Reject compartment Influent pipe
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Filtration process Schreiber’s fuzzy filter
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Filtration processes – disk filter
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Ballasted clarification ACTIFLO process
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Ballasted clarification DENSADEG process
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Ballasted clarification CoMag process
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Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
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Membranes
Effluent
Chemical Addition
Treatment Tank(s)
Influent
Membranes
Chemical Addition
Secondar y Clarifier
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Overview of nitrogen removal strategies
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Typical wastewater nitrogen concentration
% removal
Typical influent sewage 40 ppmTypical secondary effluent 32 ppm 20%Level 1-N removal 8 ppm 80%Level 2-N removal 5 ppm 87.5%Level 3-N removal 3 ppm 92.5%
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Nitrogen removal
1. Convert ammonia (NH3 ) to nitrate (NO3 ) under aerobic conditions
2. Convert nitrate (NO3 ) to nitrogen gas (N2 ) under anoxic conditions
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Conventional activated sludge
SecondaryClarifiers
WasteActivated
Sludge
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
EffluentPrimaryClarifierEffluent
Oxic Zone
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How to upgrade for ammonia removal
SecondaryClarifiers
WasteActivated
Sludge
Extended Aeration
Return Activated Sludge
EffluentPrimaryClarifierEffluent
Oxic Zone
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How to upgrade for TN removal (8 mg/l TN limit)
PrimaryClarifierEffluent
SecondaryClarifiers
WasteActivated
Sludge
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Ano
xic
Zone
Internal Nitrate Recycle
Effluent
MLE Process
Oxic Zone
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How to upgrade for higher TN removal (3 to 5 mg/l TN)
Four-Stage Bardenpho Process
PrimaryClarifierEffluent
SecondaryClarifiers
WasteActivated
Sludge
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Internal Nitrate Recycle
Effluent
Supplemental Carbon
Oxic Zone
Ano
xic
Zone
Ano
xic
Zone Oxic
Zone
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Alternative approach to TN limits (3 to 5 mg/l range)
MLE process coupled with denitrification filter
Oxic ZonePrimaryClarifierEffluent
SecondaryClarifiers
WasteActivated
Sludge
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Internal Nitrate Recycle
Effluent
Supplemental Carbon
Denitrification Filter
WasteSolids
Ano
xic
Zone
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Many process configuration variations
• Sequencing batch reactors• Oxidation ditches• Step-feed• Cyclic aeration processes• Integrated fixed-film activated sludge
(IFAS)• Membrane bioreactors
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Biological phosphorus removal can be incorporated with nitrogen removal
PrimaryClarifierEffluent
WasteActivated
Sludge
Effluent
Five-Stage Bardenpho Process
SecondaryClarifiers
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Internal Nitrate Recycle
Supplemental Carbon
Ana
erob
icZo
ne
Internal Nitrate Recycle
Oxic Zone
Ano
xic
Zone
Ano
xic
Zone Oxic
Zone
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Alternative discharge systems
Land disposal can be an effective nutrient management strategy
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Land disposal Slow rate land application
• Can apply to woodlands or fields• Typically application rate 1 to 3” per week• Seasonal application
requires winter storage
• Requires much land
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Land disposal – rapid infiltration
• Apply to prepared basins
• Typical application rate up to 12”/day
• Can apply year round
• Requires deep well drained granular soil
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Land disposal – snow making
• Augments slow rate land application – takes place of winter storage
• Reduces total land requirements
• Not intended for human contact
• High power use – pumps and compressors
• Unique O&M requirements
• Northern regions only
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Which technology is right for me?
Membranes?
Filtration?
Land Application?
Chemical or Bio-P
Removal?
MLE, Bardenpho,
etc?
Ballasted Flocculation?
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Conclusions
• Stringent nutrient limits are on the increase• Many options available• Best solution is a function of
The regulatory standard (proposed and likely future)
Site specific characteristics and constraints
• Analyze all options• Select solution based on
Life cycle cost analysis
Operational considerations
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Case Studies
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Jaffrey, NH Upgrade
• Upgraded lagoon facility to achieve low TN and P limits
• A2O oxidation ditch plant followed by ballasted clarification*
• Both Bio-P and chemical P removal
• Results
P<0.1ppm*
TN<8ppm
SecondaryClarifiers
WASto Solids Handling
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Oxic Zone
Internal Nitrate Recycle
AnaerobicZone
Ano
xic
ZoneInfluent
TertiaryProcess
To Solids Handling
MetalSalt
Process flow diagram (A2 O process with tertiary P removal)
Effluent
*ballasted clarification system under construction
SecondaryClarifiers
WASto Solids Handling
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Oxic Zone
Internal Nitrate Recycle
AnaerobicZone
Ano
xic
ZoneInfluent
TertiaryProcess
To Solids Handling
MetalSalt
Process flow diagram (A2 O process with tertiary P removal)
Effluent
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• Modified existing activated sludge facility to achieve Bio-P removal and TN removal.
• Results
P< 0.5ppm
TN<8ppm
SecondaryClarifiers
WASto Solids Handling
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Oxic Zone
Internal Nitrate Recycle
AnaerobicZone
Ano
xic
ZoneInfluent
Process flow diagram (A2 O process)
Effluent
Falmouth, ME UpgradeEngineering Excellence
Award Winner ACEC-ME
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GLSD Upgrade
• Added anaerobic selector to improve process stability and obtain Bio-P removal
• Results
P< 0.3 ppm
Substantial increase in wet weather capacity
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District, North Andover, MA
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Smithfield, RI Upgrade
• Employs biological P removal and a disk filter for solids capture
• Results
P<0.2ppm
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• Upgraded lagoon facility to achieve low TN and P limits
• A2O Oxidation ditch plant followed by tertiary clarification and filtration
• Both Bio-P and chemical P removal
• Results:
P<0.1ppm
TN<5ppm
SecondaryClarifiers
WASto Solids Handling
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Oxic Zone
Internal Nitrate Recycle
AnaerobicZone
Ano
xic
ZoneInfluent
TertiaryProcess
To Solids Handling
MetalSalt
Process flow diagram (A2 O process with tertiary P removal)
Effluent
Sanford, ME UpgradeEngineering Excellence
Award Winner ACEC-ME
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Hudson, MA Upgrade
• Chemical P removal with DAF for advanced solids capture
• Results
P<0.1ppm*
*currently in startup
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Falmouth, MA Upgrade
• Replaced lagoon treatment facility with SBR followed by De-Nit filter
• Results:
TN < 5 ppm after SBR
TN < 3 ppm after De-Nit filter
WasteActivated
Sludge
SBR
Effluent
Supplemental Carbon
De-Nit Filter
WasteSolids
Influent
Process flow diagram (SBR and De-Nit Filter)
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• Upgraded activated sludge facility to a 4-stage Bardenpho process to achieve low TN limits
• Results
TN<4ppm
SecondaryClarifiers
WasteActivated
Sludge
Aeration Tanks
Return Activated Sludge
Internal Nitrate Recycle
EffluentOxic Zone
Ano
xic
Zone
Ano
xic
Zone
Oxi
cZo
ne
Process flow diagram (4-stage Bardenpho process)
PrimaryClarifierEffluent
Glastonbury, CT Upgrade
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Questions & Answers