Simulation of Wastewater Treatment Performance of Sequencing Batch Reactor under Seasonal Variations Using GPS-X: A Case Study in Sharjah, UAE

Integrated environmental management and GPS-X modelling for current and future sustainable wastewater treatment: A case study from the Middle East

“…TWW is regarded as one of the most critical and effective solutions to Jordan's water shortage [ 14 , 15 ]. Previous studies used a GPS-X simulator to improve the performance of WWTPs [ 23 , 24 ]. In Karbala wastewater treatment plants, there was a particular focus on the addition of external carbon sources to enhance denitrification and reduce phosphate concentrations [ 23 ], while in the Sharjah case study, the TSS, COD, TKN, and cBOD5 were used to support decision-making strategies and deliver cost savings by reliably evaluating the TWW quality [ 24 ] Additionally, some studies used Capdetwork software alongside GPS-X to calculate the economic costs [ 34 ].…”

“…Once the plant reaches its maximum design inflow of 10,000 m 3 /day the third sedimentation tank must operate to enhance the plant's performance and sustain it. Previously [ 23 , 24 ], analysed the performance of WWTPs by using the GPS-X simulator and reported an overall performance improvement in the outcomes of the WWTPs and stated the best scenarios. Hence our result is in alignment with previous studies as the majority of them agreed on the beneficial uses of the GPS-X model.…”

“…For example, a GPS-X simulator was used in these studies to model and simulate wastewater treatment plants, such as the Karbala wastewater treatment plant in Iraq [ 23 ]. The application of advanced simulation software is beneficial in cost savings and decision-making processes by reliably assessing the TWW quality in different circumstances [ 24 ]. The research has focused on improving the denitrification process, lowering phosphate concentrations, and enhancing the overall performance of WWTPs [ 25 ].…”

Techno-economic analysis of a municipal wastewater treatment plant: A comparison among SBR, MLE & A2O Processes

“…The global population was estimated to be around 7.8 billion in 2020, and there is significant population growth. The availability and consumption of fresh water and the treatment of the resulting effluent are all severely impacted by such rapid growth [1]. Moreover, due to the migration of people from rural to urban areas, the amount of municipal wastewater generation has augmented in cities [2].…”