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Appropriate technologies for upgrading wastewater treatment plants: methods review and case studies in China

  • Kai Hu*
  • , Qing L. Zhao
  • , Wei Chen
  • , Wei Wang
  • , Feng Han
  • , Xing H. Shen
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Hohai University
  • Hydrology and Water Resources Bureau of Henan Province

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Abstract

Upgrading existing wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is a more challenging task than constructing new plants. The aim is usually to overcome overloading and to reduce pollution concentrations in the effluent. There are various methods that can be used to upgrade WWTPs. This article reviews some of the methodologies, such as inserting new tanks as additional treatment steps and modifying the WWTP by introducing new technologies. A number of effective technologies are reviewed in terms of their basic concepts, operational conditions, and treatment performances. Examples of WWTPs in China that have been successfully upgraded using these technologies are also highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1207-1220
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume53
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Dec 2018

Keywords

  • Wastewater treatment plant
  • advanced treatment
  • effluent quality
  • process modification
  • upgrading

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