WORKSHOP PROPOSAL Industrial Issues and Treatment Technology Microconstituents

Transcription

1 WORKSHOP PROPOSAL Industrial Issues and Treatment Technology Microconstituents I. Process Design of Industrial and Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems Design Approaches and State-of-the-Art Modeling Tools Problem Solving Sessions for Organics, Nitrogen and Phosphorus and Microconstituents II SPONSORING WEF COMMITTEE Microconstituents Community of Practice Industrial Waste Committee III. WORKSHOP LEADERS WORKSHOP CHAIR Name: Joseph G. Cleary, P.E., BCEE Company: HydroQual, Inc MacArthur Boulevard Mahwah, New Jersey WORKSHOP VICE CHAIR Name: Hugh Montieth Company: Hydromantis 1 James Street South Suite 1601 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4R IV. WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Joseph G. Cleary, P.E., BCEE, HydroQual, Inc. Hugh Montieth, Hydromantis W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr., D.Sc., P.E., AquaETer Ed Helming, Pfizer, Inc. Gary Grey, HydroQual, Inc. Oliver Schra, Hydromantis Dr. Rominder Suri, Temple University V. DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOP Industries and municipalities are faced with many technology choices today for organics and nutrient removal. Microconstituents are becoming a concern and are being evaluated by EPA for future regulations. EPA has already issued Draft Water Quality Criteria for nonylphenol. Some industries, such as pharmaceutical, have been proactive and are already implementing treatment to control microconstituents 1

2 entering the environment. There are numerous activated sludge process configurations being used today including: conventional activated sludge (both plug flow and completely mixed), fixed film and membrane systems, and sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) to name a few. Dynamic modeling of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) offers a number of valuable insights into plant operations, including trouble-shooting, optimizing plant process operations, and training plant staff. The application of the currently published activated sludge models (e.g., BIOWIN and GPSX) to the modeling of plants treating domestic wastewater has been well documented. Conversely, the application of these models to the simulation of facilities treating industrial wastewaters has been less common. The simulation of industrial activated sludge plants poses special challenges due to the unique and highly variable nature of the wastewater and the extreme operating conditions often encountered. This segment of the workshop will discuss the special challenges associated with modeling industrial WWTPs, highlight the model enhancements often required to handle industrial situations, provide examples of pharmaceutical, pilot-testing, scale-up, design, lessions learned, modeling and outline future modeling trends including: Tracking the dynamic fate of specific trace organic compounds (including metabolite formation and removal; Modeling the effect of inhibitory levels of substances on biological competence, contaminant fate and biomass settling characteristics; and On-line modeling with potential to include warnings of imminent upsets and knowledge-based solutions. VI. SHORT DESCRIPTION Modeling tools such as BIOWIN, GPSX, Water 9 and TOXCHEM are utilized more in the design and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment systems. The use of these models and the selection of the best treatment technologies require a good understanding of the basic principles of biological treatment for organics, nutrients and removal. These models are now being applied to understand the removal of microconstituents through POTWs and industrial wastewater plants. Removal of COD and BOD is still used to design industrial treatment plants, however, effluent limitation guidelines and permits also require design for removal of specific organic constituents such as benzene, toluene, phenol and other industrial categorical parameters. The modeling tools contain the basic process design equations and variables such as: biodegradation kinetic and rates, oxygen utilization coefficients, sludge yield, temperature and dissolved oxygen corrections, etc. which has not changed over the years. The available modeling tools allow the user to perform time-variable simulations and sensitivity analysis to design parameters to help decision-makers select the best technology solution. The models now include the various biological treatment processes including: activated sludge (plug flow and completely mixed); SBRs, MBR; MBBRs; and others. 2

3 This workshop has assembled a highly qualified team of speakers which will present the basic principles of treatment process design and modeling as well as the models used today. The workshop content reviews the basic principles of both organics, nutrients and microconstituents removal which is used today in the modeling tools. The various wastewater technologies used today will be summarized relative to capital and O&M costs and advantages and disadvantages. A real case study from the pharmaceutical industry will show the results of process development, pilot testing and scale-up. VII. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The attendees will obtain experience in solving real process design problems for organics, nitrogen removal in nitrification and denitrification processes and microconstituents removal. These problem solving sessions will provide the attendees with a better understanding of the basic principles and confidence in the use of the state-of-the-are modeling tolls and how to interpret and understand the model outputs. VIII. ASSESSMENT Problem solving sessions (two) are included as per VII. IX. OUTCOME The Workshop Chair will request upfront from attendees what they would like to learn from the workshop. These requests are listed on the board and checked during the day to make sure everyone s expectations on learning are achieved. This has worked well in previous workshops conducted by this same group at WEF Specialty Conferences and others. X. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Environmental and Chemical Engineers Consultants Environmental Compliance and Engineering Managers from Industry Regulatory Personnel Process Design Engineers Treatment Plant Operators XI. INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE WORKSHOP The workshop includes the two problem solving sessions which provide interaction with attendees. The speakers for this workshop have worked together over the past ten years doing similar workshops and encourage interactive discussions throughout the day. The speaker asks question to promote the interaction. XII. PREREQUISITES 3

4 Basic understanding of activated sludge biological treatment and industrial wastewater treatment concepts. XIII. AGENDA Process Design Approaches and State-of-the-Art Modeling Tools Problem Solving Sessions for Organics, Nitrogen and Microconstituents Removal Opening Remarks and Introductions Workshop Chair Joseph G. Cleary, P.E., BCEE Principal HydroQual, Inc., Mahwah, NJ 8:00 AM 9:30 AM Industrial Wastewater Treatment Design Approaches and Principles of Organics Removal W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Sc.D., P.E. Senior Technical Consultant AquaETer, Inc., Nashville, TN 9:30 AM 10:15 AM Activated Sludge Problem Solving Session Microconstituents and Organics Removal + Nitrogen Removal Problem Solving Session W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Sc.D., P.E. Joseph G. Cleary, P.E., BCEE Gary M. Grey 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Selecting Water and Wastewater Management Solutions for Microconstituents, Organics, Nutrients Removal What are the Pros and Cons of Available Technologies Joseph G. Cleary, P.E., BCEE HydroQual, Inc. 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Process Development, Design and Performance of a Full-Scale Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant for Removal of Microconstituents (APIs): Technical Approach, Results and Lessons Learned Ed Helmig 4

5 Pfizer Global Engineering Nitrogen Removal Design Approaches and Principles W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Sc.D., P.E. 12:00 PM 12:45 PM LUNCH 12:45 PM 1:30 PM Modeling of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Background, Challenges, and Continuation of Problem Solving Example using GPS-X Modeling Tool Oliver Schraa Hydromantis, Inc. Hamilton, ON, Canada L8P 4R5 1:30 PM 2:15 PM Treatability Case Studies and Process Modeling for Microconstituents Removal Gary M. Grey Associate HydroQual, Inc., Mahwah, NJ 2:15 PM 3:00 PM Fate and Transformations of Microconstituents in Wastewater Treatment Hugh Monteith, P.E. Senior Consultant Hydromantis, Inc., Hamilton, ON, Canada 3:00 PM 3:15 PM - BREAK 3:00 PM 3:45 PM Analytical Methods and Treatment of Microconstituents Dr. Rominder Suri Temple University 3:45 PM 4:30 PM Problem Solving Session with Fate and Transport of Microconstituents 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5

6 Wrap-up Summary of Design Approaches and State-of-the-Art Tools When to Use What Approach - Panel Discussion and Q&A W. Wesley Eckenfelder Joseph G. Cleary Oliver Schraa Gary M. Grey Hugh Monteith Ed Helmig Rominder Suri XIV. AUDIO VISUAL /PUBLICATION NEEDS Note: Select you re a/v and publications carefully as they impact the cost of your workshop. Once this information is confirmed, you will not be able to order additional equipment. If you have any questions, please call Susan Merther at LCD Projector (for Power Point presentations) DVD player with TV Monitor Flip Charts with markers Number Requested Table top microphone (for panel discussions) Microphone for audience participation Computer Number Requested (Computers are for demonstrations, exercises, etc. Note that a computer for presentation is already included in the standard set up.) Calculator Number Requested Electrical outlets Other (list detailed specifications for equipment rental) I would like to include the following WEF publication as a supplement to the proceedings provided by the speakers: XV. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS I DO NOT need special equipment for this workshop that will need to be shipped or obtained from an exhibitor. I DO need special equipment for this workshop that will need to be shipped or obtained from an exhibitor. I understand that all equipment must be provided by a WEFTEC 2010 exhibiting company. I understand that moving equipment into and out of the workshop must be coordinated with WEF staff now so that workshop prices can be set accordingly. I anticipate the following equipment for this workshop (provide name of equipment, anticipated provider, size, weight, crating method, etc.) Equipment piece 1: 6

7 Equipment piece 2: Etc. as needed XVI. WORKSHOP ROOM SETUP Attendee Seating: Classroom Style (rectangular tables with chairs) Rounds (round tables with chairs) How many seats per table? Special set. If workshop requires a special set up because of equipment displays, laboratory demonstrations, computers, etc., you must attach a diagram showing exactly how the room is to be set. Speaker Seating: Podium Only Podium with Speaker Table for 5 speakers (head table on a raised platform with a maximum of 6 speakers). For this option, include the number of speakers. Note: A speaker table will decrease the seating space in your room. XVII. DAY AND TIME OF WORKSHOP A. This workshop should be held on: Saturday Sunday Either Other B. Please attempt to avoid conflicts with the following WEFTEC.10 events: C. The workshop will last a half day (8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) or a half day (1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.) or a full day (8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) XVIII. ATTENDANCE INFORMATION A. Estimate the number of attendees you anticipate for your proposed workshop > 150 B. Is there a maximum number of people who can attend this workshop? Yes How Many? No. C. If you answered yes, please explain the reason for the limit 7