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October 23, 2012
Use of Ammonia and NitrateUse of Ammonia and Nitrate Sensors for Activated Sludge
Aeration ControlTroy Morgan; Western Regional Process Analytical Managery g ; g y g
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OverviewSensors Available• Optical- Nitrate / Nitrite
• Ion Selective Electrodes (ISE)• Ion Selective Electrodes (ISE)- Ammonium / Nitrate
ISE Theory of Operationy p• Relationship of Ammonia & Ammonium• Potassium & Chloride Compensation electrodes
Biological Nitrogen Removal basicsBiological Nitrogen Removal basics
Control StrategyAmmonium to control aeration rates• Ammonium to control aeration rates
• Nitrate to control recycle rates
Case Studies using Ammonia to control aeration ratesCase Studies using Ammonia to control aeration rates
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Sensors AvailableSensors Available
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Optical
Based upon principle that nitrates and nitrates absorb certain wavelengths of light – a miniature spectrophotometer
•Advantages:• No electrodes to replace• Continuous ultrasonic self cleaning
•Disadvantages• Cost 3x of ISEN i t• No ammonia measurement
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Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Based upon principle that electrodes generate a mV output proportional to g p p pcompound of interest
•Advantages:Advantages:• Low cost• Measure ammonium and nitrate in one package
•Disadvantages• Requires manual or air cleaning• Requires replacement electrodes every other yearyear
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Theory of OperationTheory of Operation
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Optical
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Continuous Ultrasonic Self Cleaning
No maintenanceContinuous cleaningNo compressed air requirement
After 1 week of installation, post trickling filter,
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ISE Sensor Design
Four Measuring ElectrodesFour Measuring Electrodes•NH4-N•NO3•K•Cl
All electrodes can be exchanged individually
New electrodes are automatically recognized
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Relationship of Ammonia & Ammonium
NH4+ + OH- NH3 + H2O
ammonium-ammonia-equilibriumNH4 OH NH3 H2O
• Uncompensated NH4+ detection good up to approx. pH 8.5
• pH values > 8 5 NH +: detection requires pH compensation
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• pH values > 8.5 NH4+: detection requires pH compensation
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The need for Compensation Electrodes
ISE’s have known and predictable interferences:
•Ammonium’s primary interference is PotassiumPotassium
•Nitrate’s primary interference is ChlorideChloride
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NH4: Interference mainly by Potassium ions
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automatic dynamicautomatic, dynamic compensation with potassium electrode
Training 2011
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NO3: Interference mainly by Chloride ions
increase
automatic, dynamic compensation with chloride electrode
Training 2011
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Robust electrodes
Metal grid effectively protects the sensitive ISE membranes from damage due to physical cleaning
Easily clean electrodes, even with plastic brushes
Important: do not use detergents/soaps for cleaning, as they destroy the ISE membranes
use only warm water and, e.g., a toothbrush
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Biological NitrogenBiological Nitrogen Removal basicsRemoval basics
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Biological Nitrogen Removal
1)(autotrophic bacteria)(heterotrophic bacteria)
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ammoniumNH4
nitriteNO2
nitrateNO3
nitrateNO3
nitrogengaseousN2
Nitrosomonas Nitrobacter Nitrospira
airno oxygen
recirculation
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Ammonia control objective
1)(autotrophic bacteria)(heterotrophic bacteria)
2)
ammoniumNH4
nitriteNO2
nitrateNO3
nitrateNO3
nitrogengaseousN2
Nitrosomonas Nitrobacter Nitrospira
airno oxygen
recirculation
17As Ammonia level rises above setpoint, increase air supply rate to further nitrification
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Nitrate control objective via aeration
1)(autotrophic bacteria)(heterotrophic bacteria)
2)
ammoniumNH4
nitriteNO2
nitrateNO3
nitrateNO3
nitrogengaseousN2
Nitrosomonas Nitrobacter Nitrospira
airno oxygen
recirculation
18As nitrate level rises above setpoint, decrease air supply rate to further denitrification
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Nitrate control objective via recirculation
1)(autotrophic bacteria)(heterotrophic bacteria)
2)
ammoniumNH4
nitriteNO2
nitrateNO3
nitrateNO3
nitrogengaseousN2
Nitrosomonas Nitrobacter Nitrospira
airno oxygen
recirculation
19 Use of Nitrate to control Internal Mixed Liquor flow rate
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Ammonia based ControlAmmonia based Control StrategyStrategy
20 Source: Ammonia Controlled Aeration by Don Esping
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Typical Aeration Basin Control Strategy - DO
21DO setpoint chosen to minimize historical NH4 breakthrough.
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Objective of Ammonia based Aeration control
Aeration control based on ammonia measurement essentially is applied for one of two reasons:essentially is applied for one of two reasons:
• Limiting aeration: Aeration is limited to prevent complete nitrification The potential benefits include energy savingsnitrification. The potential benefits include energy savings, increased denitrification, and in some cases improved bio-P performance.
• Reducing effluent ammonia peaks: Aeration is manipulated to reduce the extent of effluent ammonia peaks.to reduce the extent of effluent ammonia peaks.
22 Source: Myths About Ammonia Feedforward Aeration Control
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Ammonia/Aeration Basin Control Strategies
23Cascade setpoint control slow to adjust DO
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Ammonia Feed Forward – Feedback Control
24Upstream NH3. Min & Max limiting DO. Downstream NH4.
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Types of Single Sludge Nitrogen Removal
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Case Study:Case Study:Wheaton SanitaryWheaton Sanitary District
26 Source: Wheaton Case Study NH4 to control DO
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Aeration Basin Instrumentation
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Constant Airflow Mode - upstream
28NH3 and DO are inversely proportional. DO response to NH3 is fast.
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Constant Airflow Mode – downstream
29DO swings based upon NH3 loading at influent
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DO control mode – 2ppm setpoint
30Airflow inversely proportional to DO. Note NH3 breakthrough.
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NH3 Predictive Control
31Airflow proportional to NH3 concentration. Note lower limit on airflow for mixing.
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Case Study:Case Study:U.K. 4 Stage BardenphoU.K. 4 Stage Bardenpho
32 Source: Ammonia Controlled Aeration
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Plant Layout and Sensor Location
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DO setpoint vs Predictive NH4 Control
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Effect of Limiting Aeration preventing Complete NitrificationComplete Nitrification
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Case Study Summaries - Cons
•Need reliable and accurate sensors – test sensors for requirements
•Control can be more complex• Sensor outlay and maintenanceM it i• More monitoring
• More maintenance (0.5 to 3 hours/week/device)• Cascade loops – lag times/fine tuning• Historical treatment or process model algorithmsp g
•Blower turndown critical but must maintain minimum airflow for mixing
•Low D.O. bulking a concern–especially if D.O. <2.0 mg/L
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Case Study Summaries - Pros
•Switching to NH3 control can decrease airflow by 20%
•More stable effluent D.O. concentrations
•Allows for Limiting Aeration preventing complete nitrification to further increase savings
•Feed-forward provides greater safety w.r.t. peak loadingsp g y p g• More stable effluent ammonia in high flows
•Depending on the starting conditions, even the simplest control ( 1 i t D O t l) id i ifi t i(e.g. 1-point D.O. control) can provide significant energy savings• Take advantage of the low end of the blower curve• Minimal cost of implementation (VFD, in-tank instrumentation, programming)
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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS
Troy Morgan
Western Regional Process Analytical Manager
Xylem Inc
775-315-0450