Adaptive control in wastewater treatment systems to drive energy efficiency while meeting discharge regulations
ongoing
Can wastewater treatment plants remove more pollutants while reducing emissions and energy use?
Project Insights
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€478,514
Total Project Costs -
2 yr
Project Duration -
2021
Year Funded
Project Description
The project aims to demonstrate an innovative adaptive control framework at municipal and industrial waste water treatment plants that will enable operators to meet discharge limits while reducing electricity usage and associated emissions within the sector.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €478,514
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2021
Lead Organisation: National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)
Partner Organisation(s): VorTech Water Solutions
Collaborators: ABP Food Group; Ward & Burke Ltd; Irish Water