The results show that the variables with a significant influence on efficiency are the chemical oxygen demand concentration; plant capacity; rate of used capacity, which positively affects efficiency; weight of industrial customers, which exerts a negative impact; and aeration system, with a negative impact for turbines. This article suggests the adoption of an effective control tool to monitor the costs, drivers and energy expenditure of water utilities.
Resource Type: Assessment tool
Guia para la optimización energética en sistemas de tratamiento de agua (Guideline for energy optimization in water treatment systems)
The document is a guideline and tool for water utilities to evaluate, identify and implement measures for reducing the energy consumption in their treatment systems.
Biogas Wastewater Assessment Technology Tool (BioWATT)
The purpose of BioWATT is to provide a quick and preliminary assessment of wastewater-to-energy projects.Based on as little as two inputs provided by the user (average hydraulic load and average inflow BOD5 concentration).