Development and commissioning of decision support tools for sewerage management

Managing sewerage systems is a highly complex task due to the dynamic nature of the facilities. Their performance strongly depends on the know-how applied by the operators. In order to define optimal operational settings, two decision support tools based on mathematical models have been developed. M...

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Published in:Water science and technology 2006-01, Vol.53 (4-5), p.293-302
Main Authors: Manic, G, Printemps, C, Zug, M, Lemoine, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Application programming interface
Commissioning
Computer programs
Computer Simulation
Data management
Data processing
Decision support systems
Decision Support Techniques
Drainage, Sanitary
History
Interfaces
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Modelling
Models, Theoretical
Operators (mathematics)
Sewage
Sewer systems
Sewerage
Simulation
Software
Statistical analysis
Statistical methods
Upgrading
Waste Disposal, Fluid
Waste management
Wastewater
Wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment plants
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Summary:Managing sewerage systems is a highly complex task due to the dynamic nature of the facilities. Their performance strongly depends on the know-how applied by the operators. In order to define optimal operational settings, two decision support tools based on mathematical models have been developed. Moreover, easy-to-use interfaces have been created as well, aiding operators who presumably do not have the necessary skills to use modelling software. The two developed programs simulate the behaviour of both wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and sewer network systems, respectively. They have essentially the same structure, including raw data management and statistical analysis, a simulation layer using the application programming interface of the applied software and a layer responsible for the representation of the obtained results. Four user modes are provided in the two software including the simulation of historical data using the applied and novel operational settings, as well as modes concerning prediction of possible operation periods and updates. Concerning the WWTP software, it was successfully installed in Nantes (France) in June 2004. Moreover, the one managing sewer networks has been deployed in Saint-Malo (France) in January 2005. This paper presents the structure of the developed software and the first results obtained during the commissioning phase.
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.2166/wst.2006.134