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Suspended Growth Models 180<br />

Calibration<br />

The parameters found in the Parameters > Physical page of the pond object include<br />

pond type and settings for pond size. Number of cells in series describes the degree of<br />

plug flow for the pond system. Typically, BOD and TSS removal increases with<br />

increasing numbers of cells in series. The temperature values found on the More... page<br />

are used in the temperature correction equations in the facultative and aerated pond<br />

models.<br />

The parameters found on the Parameters > Empirical Model Constants include those<br />

used to calibrate the BOD and TSS removal, and the half-saturation coefficient K HRT that<br />

is used to decrease removal efficiency for very short HRTs.<br />

Table 6-5 summarizes suggested calibration techniques for the empirical pond models<br />

found in the empiric model.<br />

Table 6-5 – Calibration Suggestions<br />

Model<br />

anaerobic<br />

Calibration<br />

Calibrate with the A coefficients for TSS removal first, then adjust A<br />

coefficient for BOD.<br />

facultative<br />

Calibrate with the A coefficients for TSS removal first, then adjust<br />

BOD removal rate constant. Further tuning can be performed by<br />

adjusting KHRT and temp/loading coefficients. Lastly, adjust depth<br />

of aerobic zone to calibrate ammonia.<br />

aerated<br />

Calibrate with the A coefficients for TSS removal first, then adjust<br />

BOD removal rate constant. Further tuning can be performed by<br />

adjusting KHRT and temp/loading coefficients.<br />

<strong>GPS</strong>-X <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Reference</strong>

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