Process Optimization & Control
Intelligent Carbon-Source Dosing Control in the Bioreactor
1 / 4Project Background
Bioreactor carbon-source dosing control at a municipal WWTP.
Customer Challenge
Biological denitrification requires precise nitrate control for intelligent carbon dosing. Manual dosing is inaccurate, wasting reagent and risking total-nitrogen exceedance. Bioreactor samples carry heavy impurities that foul instruments, demanding frequent cleaning.
The TENGINE Solution
A UV nitrate analyzer was installed.
Implementation
UVN Nitrate Nitrogen Analyzer.
Project Results
Stable, accurate long-term measurement enables intelligent automatic carbon dosing, saving reagent. Built-in wiper self-cleaning reduces maintenance, providing reliable data for stable nitrification/denitrification and total-nitrogen compliance.
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