Search Results - "LANT, P. A"

Activated sludge flocculation: on-line determination of floc size and the effect of shear by Biggs, C.A, Lant, P.A

“…This paper presents a technique which enables on-line monitoring of activated sludge flocculation. The usefulness of this technique is demonstrated by…”
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Solar PV adoption in wastewater treatment plants: A review of practice in California by Strazzabosco, A., Kenway, S.J., Lant, P.A.

“…This is the first study to assess the current status of solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption across a range of wastewater treatment plant sizes, and to identify…”
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The connection between water and energy in cities: a review by Kenway, S J, Lant, P A, Priestley, A, Daniels, P

“…We have only rudimentary understanding of the complex and pervasive connections between water and energy in cities. As water security now threatens energy and…”
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The diverse environmental burden of city-scale urban water systems by Lane, J.L., de Haas, D.W., Lant, P.A.

“…Recent years have seen an increase in the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to inform urban water systems research. The attraction of LCA is its capacity to…”
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A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy by Kenway, S.J., Binks, A., Lane, J., Lant, P.A., Lam, K.L., Simms, A.

“…Energy impacts of urban water systems are substantial, but not typically analysed systemically. We develop a new system boundary framework including a utility,…”
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Multivariable control of nutrient-removing activated sludge systems by Steffens, M.A., Lant, P.A.

“…The aim of this paper is to evaluate several multivariable model-based control algorithms for controlling nitrogen removal in activated sludge processes. We…”
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Modelling activated sludge flocculation using population balances by Biggs, C.A., Lant, P.A.

“…Activated sludge flocculation was modelled using population balances. The model followed the dynamics of activated sludge flocculation providing a good…”
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In situ respirometry in an SBR treating wastewater with high phenol concentrations by Yoong, E.T., Lant, P.A., Greenfield, P.F.

“…This investigation demonstrates that in situ respirometry can be an effective tool to manage the removal of an inhibitory substrate in a sequencing batch…”
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Activated sludge flocculation: direct determination of the effect of calcium ions by BIGGS, C. A, FORD, A. M, LANT, P. A

“…The effect of calcium on activated sludge flocculation dynamics is investigated using a unique experimental technique. The technique allows on-line analysis of…”
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Defection, recruitment and social change in cooking practices: Energy poverty through a social practice lens by Herington, M.J., Lant, P.A., Smart, S., Greig, C., van de Fliert, E.

“…Around the world, more than two thirds of the population persist with traditional cooking practices that are deeply embedded within cultural and social norms…”
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Inhibition by fatty acids during fermentation of pre-treated waste activated sludge by Pratt, S., Liew, D., Batstone, D.J., Werker, A.G., Morgan-Sagastume, F., Lant, P.A.

“…► Product inhibition restricts fermentation of pre-treated waste activated sludge. ► A threshold model (based on thermodynamics) best describes fermentation of…”
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Biodegradation of high strength phenolic wastewater using SBR by YOONG, E. T, LANT, P. A

“…This investigation demonstrates the capability of a bench-scale sequencing batch reactor (SBR) to biodegrade an inhibitory substrate at a high loading rate. A…”
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A systematic approach for reducing complex biological wastewater treatment models by Steffens, M.A., Lant, P.A., Newell, R.B.

“…Biological wastewater treatment systems comprise a variety of processes which occur at vastly different rates. Biological growth, mass transfer, hydraulics and…”
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Using the World Wide Web to revolutionise technology transfer and training in the water and wastewater industries by LANT, P. A, EMMETT, D

“…Industry professionals of the near future will be supported by an IT infrastructure that enables them to complete a task by drawing on resources and people…”
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Using the flexibility index to compare batch and continuous activated sludge processes by HOPKINS, L. N, LANT, P. A, NEWELL, R. B

“…This paper considers the question of which is better: the batch or the continuous activated sludge processes? It is an important question because dissension…”
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Operating space diagrams: a tool for designers of wastewater treatment plants by HOPKINS, L. N, LANT, P. A, NEWELL, R. B

“…Recent years have seen the introduction of new and varied designs of activated sludge plants. With increasing needs for higher efficiencies and lower costs,…”
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Bacterial growth dynamics in activated sludge batch assays by Pollard, Peter C., Steffens, Marc A., Biggs, Catherine A., Lant, Paul A.

“…Aerobic batch reactors are often used to estimate the maximum specific growth rates of bacteria in wastewater treatment environments. Results from these…”
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The influence of high phenol concentration on microbial growth by YOONG, E. T, LANT, P. A, GREENFIELD, P. F

“…This investigation looked at the influence of high phenol concentrations (1000-1500 mg/l) on the growth yield of phenol degrading organisms in batch culture…”
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Increasing Flexibility in the Design of Wastewater Treatment Processes by Hopkins, Lisa N., Lant, Paul A., Newell, R. B.

“…An increasing focus on the design of biological nutrient removal processes and the development of new and varied designs (propelled by increasing needs for…”
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Quantification of renewable electricity generation in the Australian water industry by Strazzabosco, A., Kenway, S.J., Lant, P.A.

“…Water and wastewater utilities have increasingly invested in on-site renewable electricity generation to address rising energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas…”
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