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Process Data set: Municipal wastewater treatment ; Wastewater ; cyclic activated sludge technique (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location HLJ-CN
Geographical representativeness description Ashihe River Watershed
Name
Municipal wastewater treatment ; Wastewater ; cyclic activated sludge technique
Use advice for data set When using the data set related to the cyclic activated sludge technique, users must consider the specific characteristics of wastewater within the Ashihe River Watershed. Local geographical, climatic, and industrial conditions may affect the generalizability of the data. It is important to update data sets regularly to reflect technological improvements and environmental regulations changes. Furthermore, users should also model the potential impacts of the sludge disposal or recycling practices when applying this data.
Technical purpose of product or process The cyclic activated sludge technique is used in wastewater treatment within the Ashihe River Watershed. It is a method employed to remove organic pollutants and nutrients from sewage or industrial wastewater by facilitating the degradation process with microbial biofilms. This technique is applicable in municipal or industrial water treatment facilities aimed at maintaining the ecological balance of the Ashihe River ecosystem.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Unit processes / End-of-life treatment / Wastewater treatment
General comment on data set In municipal wastewater treatment, the activated sludge process is a commonly used technology. This process involves mixing wastewater containing pollutants with activated sludge and circulating them to degrade and transform organic matter and ammonia nitrogen pollutants into harmless substances through microbial action. In this process, wastewater is introduced into a reactor where it is mixed with activated sludge and exposed to oxygen supply, stimulating the growth and metabolism of microorganisms. Microorganisms utilize organic matter as a carbon and energy source for growth while oxidizing pollutants. The treated water, after processes such as sedimentation and filtration, meets discharge standards, while the recycled activated sludge can be reused in subsequent treatment cycles.
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Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system In municipal wastewater treatment, the Modified Ludzak-Ettinger (MLE) process exhibits the following technical characteristics:Bioreactor Design: The MLE process typically employs multi-stage bioreactors to provide sufficient contact time and oxygen supply, promoting microbial growth and organic matter degradation.Recirculation System: Recirculation systems are utilized in this process to return a portion of treated sludge back to the reactor, increasing microbial concentration and activity, thus enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency.Oxygen Control: Oxygen is a critical factor for microbial growth and organic matter oxidation. Control of oxygen supply and aeration methods need to be adjusted based on influent water quality and treatment requirements to maintain appropriate oxygen concentration and gas-liquid ratio.Mixing and Agitation: Effective mixing systems are essential to maintain uniform mixing in the reactor, ensuring even distribution of wastewater and sludge to improve contact efficiency between wastewater and microorganisms.Operating Conditions: Operating the MLE process requires control of parameters such as temperature, pH, and oxidation-reduction potential within the reactor to maintain microbial growth and activity. Additionally, regular monitoring and adjustment of the system are necessary to cope with fluctuations in influent water quality and operational changes.Related Upstream and Downstream Processes: Upstream processes include pretreatment of wastewater, such as screening, grit removal, and sedimentation, to remove large particles and settleable solids. Downstream processes may involve secondary clarifier sedimentation, filtration, etc., to separate and remove biomass flocs and suspended solids, ultimately producing treated water that meets discharge standards.
LCI method and allocation
Type of data set Unit process, single operation
Deviation from LCI method principle / explanations None
Deviation from modelling constants / explanations None
Data sources, treatment and representativeness
Deviation from data cut-off and completeness principles / explanations None
Deviation from data selection and combination principles / explanations None
Deviation from data treatment and extrapolations principles / explanations None
Data source(s) used for this data set
Completeness
Completeness of product model No statement
Validation
Type of review
Dependent internal review
Reviewer name and institution
Data generator
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Time stamp (last saved) 2024-03-27T14:52:13+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 28f7e37d-221b-4660-937f-05f9ac0aaea5
Date of last revision 2024-04-20T14:37:39.714093+08:00
Data set version 00.01.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=28f7e37d-221b-4660-937f-05f9ac0aaea5&version=01.00.000&stock=TianGong
Owner of data set
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License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Inputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow End-of-life treatment / Waste water treatment 1.0 kg1.0 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Electricity 1.3104 MJ1.3104 MJ
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to water / Emissions to fresh water 0.675 kg0.675 kg
Product flow Transport services / Other transport 135.0 t*km135.0 t*km
Product flow End-of-life treatment / Waste water treatment 7.07E-4 kg7.07E-4 kg

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Waste flow Wastes / Post consumer waste 0.081 kg0.081 kg
Waste flow Wastes / Production residues 0.015000000000000001 kg0.015000000000000001 kg
Waste flow Wastes / Post consumer waste 0.002 kg0.002 kg
Product flow Wastes / Other waste 0.743 kg0.743 kg
Elementary flow
Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 0.164 kg0.164 kg
General comment The original text does not provide information on biogenic and fossil sources. According to experts, it is classified as fossil.
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 0.0627 kg0.0627 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to water / Emissions to water, unspecified 50.8 kg50.8 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to water / Emissions to water, unspecified 16.5 kg16.5 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to water / Emissions to water, unspecified 1.16 kg1.16 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to water / Emissions to water, unspecified 16.2 kg16.2 kg