Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 198 - 198
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
This
study
introduces
an
automated
test
bench
designed
to
optimize
flocculation-thickening
processes
in
the
wastewater
treatment
industry.
Addressing
current
challenges
operational
efficiency
and
cost
reduction,
employs
Model-Based
Systems
Engineering
(MBSE)
principles,
leveraging
SysML
modeling
within
CESAM
framework.
By
integrating
advanced
technologies,
including
PLC
programming
a
closed-loop
control
system,
this
provides
precise
efficient
testing
under
varying
conditions.
Economic
implications
are
explored,
demonstrating
cost-effectiveness
of
optimized
flocculation
processes,
which
reduce
chemical
use
expenditures
while
enhancing
water
clarity
sludge
management.
The
system’s
3D
enables
detailed
simulations,
aiding
both
research
pedagogical
applications.
platform
highlights
potential
MBSE
creating
scalable,
robust
solutions
that
contribute
sustainable
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
157, P. 03006 - 03006
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Laboratory
wastewater
contains
organic
and
inorganic
pollutants
that
can
pollute
the
environment
if
not
treated
well.
This
study
uses
a
coagulation-flocculation
process
to
determine
proper
operational
condition
for
laboratory
treatment
in
Environmental
Engineering
Department
of
Institut
Teknologi
Sepuluh
Nopember
(ITS).
The
fluctuation
quality
quantity
was
observed
consecutively
two
weeks.
Aluminum
sulfate,
poly
aluminum
chloride,
ferric
chloride
coagulant
were
applied
with
pH
variation,
namely
6,
7,
8,
variation
dosage,
100,
300,
500
mg/L.
produced
is
range
918.33-32,045
L/day.
Meanwhile,
wastewater,
it
has
6.23-8.79,
TDS
260-788
mg/L,
TSS
40-380
COD
97-611.7
Cr0.0174-0.2053
Fe
0.29-7.55
Hg
0-0.0000392
Pb
0-0.084
results
this
showed
optimum
using
PAC
coagulant,
original
being
6
concentration
300
In
treatment,
removal
efficiency
TDS,
TSS,
7.07%,
92.59%,
27.45%,
respectively.
