Two new ways of controlling the aeration in nitrifying biofilters, by measuring on-line dissolved oxygen and ammonia concentration in the effluent of the filter, are compared to the standard control using time tables with constant air flow. Both on pilot and large scale, the new process control concepts proved to be very efficient in optimizing operation costs for aeration (up to 70% during rainy days) and to guarantee a demanded effluent quality.
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