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1Webinar for TennesseeWastewater Operators
February 3, 2021
Grant Weaver, PE & wastewater [email protected]
Optimizing Nitrogen Removal
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Strategies for Optimizing Nutrient Removal
Today: Nitrogen Removal Science & Technology
Feb 10: Phosphorus Removal - Science & TechnologyFeb 17: N&P Removal Review and Case StudiesFeb 24: N&P Removal in Oxidation Ditch wwtpsMar 3: N&P Removal in SBRsMar 10: N&P Removal in Conventional Activated SludgeMar 17: Brainstorming N&P Removal Opportunities for Your Plants
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Wastewater ScienceAlkalinity and pH
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Wastewater Science
DO and ORP
DO (Dissolved Oxygen)
ORP (Oxygen Reduction Potential)
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Introducing a new way of thinking:Technology isn’t the only way to get phosphorus removal…Empowered operators achieve amazing results!
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Change day-to-day operations to create ideal habitats for bacteria to biologically remove nitrogen
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Nitrogen Removal Knowledge
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Nitrogen Optimization
CookevilleCowanHarrimanNashville Dry CreekNorris
Phosphorus Optimization
AthensColliervilleCookevilleHarrimanLafayette
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TENNESSEE12
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Cookeville, Tennessee Population: 33,500 15 MGD design flow
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Cookeville
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Norris, Tennessee Population: 1,450 0.2 MGD design flow
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Norris
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Biological Nitrogen Removal:
Convert LIQUID to GAS …
BOD and TSS Removal: Convert LIQUID to SOLID …
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Step 1: Convert Ammonia (NH4) to Nitrate (NO3)
Step 2: Convert Nitrate (NO3) to Nitrogen Gas (N2)
Oxygen-rich Aerobic ProcessDon’t need BOD for bacteria to growBacteria are sensitive to pH and temperature
Oxygen-poor Anoxic ProcessDo need BOD for bacteria to growBacteria are hardy
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Ammonia (NH4)
Ammonia RemovalAmmonia (NH4) is converted to Nitrate (NO3)
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Ammonia Removal
Ammonia (NH4)
Oxygen (O2)
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Ammonia Removal
Ammonia (NH4)
Alkalinity
Oxygen (O2)
H+
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Ammonia (NH4)
Nitrite (NO2)
Alkalinity
Oxygen (O2)
H+
Ammonia Removal
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Ammonia Removal
Ammonia (NH4)
Nitrite (NO2)
Alkalinity
Oxygen (O2) Oxygen (O2)
H+
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Ammonia Removal
Ammonia (NH4)
Nitrite (NO2)
Nitrate (NO3)
Alkalinity
Oxygen (O2) Oxygen (O2)
H+
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Nitrification:Ammonia (NH4) is converted to Nitrate (NO3)
Oxygen Rich HabitatMLSS* of 2500+ mg/L (High Sludge Age / MCRT / low F:M)ORP* of +100 to +150 mV (High DO)Time* (high HRT … 24 hr, 12 hr, 6 hr)Low BOD
Consumes Oxygen Adds acid - Consumes 7 mg/L alkalinity per mg/L of NH4 → NO3
*Approximate, each facility is different.
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Biological Nitrogen Removal: Next step: the Nitrate (NO3) created during Nitrification …is converted to Nitrogen Gas (N2)
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Nitrate Removal
Nitrate (NO3)
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Nitrate Removal
Nitrate (NO3)
BOD
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Nitrate Removal
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrogen Gas (N2)
BOD
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Nitrate Removal
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrogen Gas (N2)
OxygenBOD
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Nitrate Removal
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrogen Gas (N2)
Alkalinity
OxygenBOD
Adds DO (dissolved oxygen)Consumes BODGives back alkalinity … beneficially raises pH
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Denitrification: Nitrate (NO3) is converted to Nitrogen Gas (N2)
Oxygen Poor HabitatORP* of -100 mV or less (DO less than 0.3 mg/L)Surplus BOD* (100-250 mg/L: 5-10 times as much as NO3)Retention Time* of 1-2 hours
Gives back OxygenGives back Alkalinity (3.5 mg/L per mg/L of NO3 → N2)
*Approximate, each facility is different.
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Nitrogen Removal
DO: Dissolved Oxygen
ORP: Oxygen Reduction Potential
MLSS: Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids
HRT: Hydraulic Retention Time
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Alkalinity
Note: All numbers are approximations, “rules of thumb”
Step 1: Nitrification (Ammonia Removal)
1 mg/L or more
+100 mV or more +
2500 mg/L or more
6 or more hours
less than 20 mg/L
60 mg/L or more
Alkalinity is lost
Step 1: Denitrification (Nitrate Removal)
Less than 0.2 mg/L
Less than -100 mV
Same
1 or more hours
100 mg/L or more
Alkalinity is gained
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Plant Size
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Technology!
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Post Denitrification
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BOD
Secondary Clarifier
Post-Anoxic Denitrification
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NH4 NO3 NO3 N2
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalTarget: NH4 < 0.5 mg/L
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalTarget NO3 in Anoxic Tank: 0.5-2 mg/L
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MLE Process(Modified Ludzack-Ettinger)
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Internal Recycle
Secondary Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
NH4 NO3
MLE (Modified Ludzack-Ettinger) Process
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Internal Recycle
Secondary Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
NH4
MLE (Modified Ludzack-Ettinger) Process
NO3
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Internal Recycle
Secondary Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
NH4N2
MLE (Modified Ludzack-Ettinger) Process
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalTarget: NH4: 0.5 mg/L
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalTarget NO3 in Anoxic Tank: 2 mg/L
NO3
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Internal Recycle
Secondary Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
MLE (Modified Ludzack-Ettinger) Process
NH4 NO3N2NO3
MLE Process Control:Proper Internal Recycle Rate; not too much / not too little.ORP of +100 mV in Aerobic Zone for Ammonia (NH4) Removal.ORP of -75 to -150 mV in Anoxic Zone for Nitrate (NO3) Removal.Enough BOD to support Nitrate (NO3) Removal.
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Internal Recycle
Secondary Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
NH4N2NO3 NO3
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalGreat Anoxic Habitat: ORP -150 mV or lowerNO3 > 4 mg/L because too little NO3 is returned to Anoxic Zone
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalExcellent Aerobic Habitat: ORP +150 mVNH4 < 0.5 mg/L
MLE with not enough Internal Recycle
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Internal Recycle
Secondary Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
NH4N2NO3 NO3
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalStressed Anoxic Habitat: ORP 0 to -100 mVNO3 > 4 mg/L: bacteria will not convert Ammonia (NH4) to Nitrate (NO3)
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalGood Aerobic Habitat: ORP +100 mVNH4 < 0.5 mg/L
MLE with too much Internal Recycle
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Internal RecycleSecondary
Clarifier
Return Sludge
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
NH4N2NO3 NO3
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalPoor Anoxic Habitat: ORP 0 mV or higherNO3 > 4 mg/L
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalPoor Aerobic Habitat: ORP +50 mVNH4 > 0.5 mg/L
MLE with way too much Internal Recycle
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Sequencing Batch ReactorSBR
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IdleAir ON
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)Ammonia (NH4) Removal: Nitrification
Sludge Storage
NO3NH4
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalTarget: NH4 < 0.5 mg/L
SBR #1 SBR #2
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IdleAir OFF
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)Nitrate (NO3) Removal: Denitrification
Sludge Storage
N2NO3
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalTarget: NO3 < 4 mg/L
SBR #1 SBR #2
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Air ONDecant / Waste
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)Settle, Decant & Waste Sludge
Sludge Storage
SBR Process Control:Establish cycle times that are long enough to provide optimal habitats.And, short enough to allow all of the flow to be nitrified and denitrified.
SBR #1 SBR #2
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Optimizing SBR cycle time
Too shortWill not reach +100 mV for Ammonia (NH4) Removal.Will not reach -100 mV for Nitrate (NO3) Removal.Note: Temperature and BOD affect Air OFF cycle.
Too longWastewater will pass through tank before all Ammonia (NH4) converted to Nitrate (NO3).And, before all Nitrate (NO3) is converted to Nitrogen Gas (N2).
Just rightGood habitats …
ORP of +100 mV for 60 minutes And, ORP of -100 mV for 30 minutes.
Bonus: Changing conditions will serve as a selector.
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Oxidation Ditch
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NH4
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NO3
NH4
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NO3
N2
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NH4
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NO3
NH4
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NO3
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
NO3
N2
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Secondary Clarifier
Oxidation Ditch
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Anoxic Zone
Aerobic Zone
Ammonia (NH4) RemovalTarget: NH4 < 0.5 mg/L
Nitrate (NO3) RemovalTarget: NO3 of 1-4 mg/L
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Acknowledgements
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION (TDEC)Karina Bynum, Sherry Wang, George Garden, Jenny Dodd, Jason Benton, Eddie Bouzied, Bryan Carter, David Duhl, Jordan Fey, Oakley Hall, Michael Murphy, Steve Owens, Rob Ramsey, Sherwin Smith, Robert Tipton, Sandra Vance, John West, Ariel Wessel-Fuss … NORRISTony Wilkerson & Doug SnelsonCOOKEVILLERonnie Kelly, Tom Graham & John Buford
Brett Ward (UT-MTAS), Dewayne Culpepper (TAUD), Greg Hayes (Athens), Larry Gamblin (Bartlett), Danny Neely (Baileyton), David Harrison (Collierville), Nic Willis (Cowan), Ray Freeman (Harriman), Darryl Green (Henderson), Jack Hauskins & Rocky Hudson (Lafayette), Johnnie MacDonald (Nashville) …
… and, many more!
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Optimizing Phosphorus Removal: Science & TechnologyWednesday, February 1010:00 - 11:45 AM Central Time…………………………………………………………
Feb 17: N&P Removal Review and Case StudiesFeb 24: N&P Removal in Oxidation Ditch wwtpsMar 3: N&P Removal in SBRsMar 10: N&P Removal in Conventional Activated SludgeMar 17: Brainstorming N&P Removal Opportunities for Your Plants