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WATER & WASTEWATER
GPS-X: WASTEWATER MODELLING AND SIMULATION SOFTWARE
GPS-X is the most advanced tool for the mathematical modeling, control, optimization and management of
wastewater treatment plants. GPS-X offers a user-friendly, robust, customizable, high speed platform with
calibrated models and the most comprehensive suite of unit processes. It includes leading edge Influent
Advisor, Advanced Controllers, Optimizer, Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Manager and Statistical Analysis
tools.
GPS-X contains the largest collection of unit process models, covering a wide range of treatment
technologies used in the liquid and solids treatment trains. The comprehensive database of unit processes
allows users to easily assemble any treatment plant configuration, enter wastewater characterization data
and conduct simulation studies quickly.
Combined with a plant-specific SCADA-like interface, GPS-X models can be used as an interactive training
tool for treatment plant staff:
Use the model to introduce new staff to the behaviour of the WWTP under dynamic conditions
Illustrate the effects of changes to operational parameters (DO set points, RAS/WAS rates)
Investigate wet-weather event strategies
Determine the effects of diffuser cleaning on process performance, and estimate the optimum
cleaning frequency
Unit Processes:
Influent
Flow Combiners and Splitters
Preliminary Treatment
Primary Treatment
Suspended Growth Processes
Attached Growth Processes
Secondary Clarifiers
Tertiary Treatment
Biosolids Treatment
Process Control
Miscellaneous
Custom Processes
Effluent
Applications:
Operator Training
Design
Research / Teaching
Operations
Cost Savings
Planning
Features:
Drag and Drop - Simply drag the unit processes onto the drawing board to lay out your plant
Connection Paths - Drag the connections between the unit processes to define the flows
Customize - Change labels of processes and streams for simple identification; move the processes
and connection paths to make the layout simple to follow
Influent Advisor - Validate the accuracy and consistency of your influent data
Interactive Controllers - Manage how model inputs are adjusted throughout a simulation run
Scenarios - Create multiple cases that are modifications to the base model layout
Displays - Automatically generated for each unit process within the model layout and display the most
important stream properties and process variables; values are all updated in real-time and can easily
be exported to Excel for further analysis and retention of simulation results
Sankey Diagrams - Provides a visual representation of the flux of a given quantity throughout the
model layout
Energy Usage and Operating Cost Summaries - Provides a plant schematic output summary of the
amount of energy used or the operating cost of the plant
Mass Balance Table Diagrams - create informative visuals for reports and PowerPoint slides
Statistical Analysis - Qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis
Data Comparison - Measured and predicted values for steady state simulation can be compared on
digital outputs, tabular outputs and bar charts for easy visualization and efficient calibration
Advanced Data Handling/Reporting Tools - Import and export data to EXCEL and WORD
Innovative Tools:
Process Controllers - includes a set of robust process controllers to create treatment plant layouts
with complex process control schemes
Analyzer - automatically perform steady-state or dynamic sensitivity analyses on model parameters
Optimizer - solve parameter estimation and process optimization problems
Autocalibration using DPE - Designed for the estimation of time-varying parameters
Online - continually add in new blocks of data rather then using a static input file
Customizability - write, edit, or change models, via the ACSL programming language, add any new
calculations, algorithms, or variables to model layout, easy biological model manipulation in matrix
format, input and output menus, new simulation result summaries can be edited and customized
Python Integration - script can interact with GPS-X models to exchange data and allow supplemental
analytics on the model data, and programmatically start, communicate and extract results from a
model directly from your own software solutions
MATLAB Link - model wastewater processes in GPS-X, design suitable controllers for these
processes, evaluate the performance of control systems, data logging, post-run analysis of GPS-X
simulation results, and displaying data using three-dimensional graphical capabilities
Model Developer - create new biological models by editing the model matrix quickly.
Model Options:
Mantis2 - Comprehensive Bio-chemical Whole Plant Model Library - analyze different wastewater
treatment plant configurations for biological BOD, nitrogen and phosphorous removal, resource
recovery (biogas, struvite) and side stream treatment using the deammonification process
Mantis2S - Sulfer & Selenium Model Library - simulate the biological removal of selenium oxyanions
(SeO42− and SeO32-) present in FGD blowdown, coal-mining and agricultural drainage wastewater,
sulfate reduction by including processes for growth of propionate, hydrogen, acetate and methanol
utilizing sulfate reducing bacteria, and production of hydrogen sulfide and metal precipitation
reactions
Mantis3 - Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Footprint Estimation Model Library - includes N2O production
during denitrification, biological processes to estimate N2O production during autotrophic nitrification,
classifies carbon emissions
ASM Library - developed for a single-sludge system with carbon oxidation, nitrification, and
denitrification occuring. The model contains X state variables
ADM1 library - based on the Anaerobic Digestion Model
MantisIW - Industrial Model Library - provides a dynamic-mechanistic model based on chemical
oxygen demand (COD), nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur balances that include biological and physical
transformation processes
MantisPW - Process Water Model Library - simulates process water treatment systems for modelling
inorganic interactions among different inorganic compounds in process water
MantisCHC Library - simulates the removal of chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHCs) by biological,
chemical and physical processes in ground water treatment plants.
SimuWorks - OPERATOR SIMULATOR FOR ADVANCED TRAINING
AND PLANT ANALYSIS
SimuWorks is an industry first - a flight-simulator for water and wastewater treatment plants. Utilizing
customized operator interfaces, SimuWorks presents views and functionality familiar to operators and
administrators alike in a platform that accurately simulates the behaviour of a specific plant.
There are different incarnations of the SimuWorks platform depending on an organization’s requirements
– OpToolPro is the out-of-the-box version or customized version to represent a specific plant.
OpTool
Pro
- Out-of-the-box version of SimuWorks. A tool to allow operators to explore the causal
relationships between operational settings and the effect on performance of an activated sludge treatment
facility.
OpTool
Pro
is a generic virtual activated sludge treatment wastewater facility using a calibrated plant model
as an underlying computational engine. The facility includes preliminary treatment systems, primary
clarification, a two-train activated sludge process, secondary clarifiers, thickener and sludge disposal. The
platform features both training and testing modes.
Standard
- This platform provides a direct replication of a bird's eye view of your actual water or wastewater
treatment facility. The graphical interface and output schemes is similar to OpTool Pro. Key operations at the
facility are dutifully captured. The development of the simulator is based on steady state calibration using
average values of key parameters.
(CAS) - Applicable to conventional activated sludge systems using any technology (e.g. ASP, SBR, Oxidation
ditch etc.).
(Media) - Applicable to systems that also include fixed film media based processes (e.g. MBBR, IFAS, etc.).
All solids handling facilities and liquid recycles in the plant are included in the system development.
Advanced
- The graphical interface and output schemes is customized based on your requirement (bird's
eye view, SCADA look-and-feel or other graphics).
Applicable to systems that can include fixed film media based processes (e.g., MBBR, IFAS, etc.), this
platform dutifully captures key operations at your facility.
The simulator includes scenarios specified by you, and provides you with the ability to develop additional
scenarios.
Steady - The development of the simulator is based on a calibration done using average values of key
parameters.
Dynamic - The development of the simulator is based on a calibration done using dynamic values of key
parameters.
Benefits of a Site Specific Calibrated Model
These site specific calibrated models, deployed within customized operator interfaces or dashboards, offer:
Advanced operator training and education
Rapid identification and validation of plant optimization and cost-saving strategies
Sophisticated project and operational risk analysis
Key decision-making support for all levels of management
SimuWorks can be deployed as a complete life-size replica of a specific control room, set-up as a mobile
control room for regional training with a library of various plant models, used in more traditional multi-station
classroom environments or loaded on individual workstations.
Advanced Operator Training and Development
SimuWorks
TM
is a state of the art operator training and development platform that allows instructors to train
and evaluate new or existing operators in a controlled and safe environment. The training can offer actual
SCADA or customized look interfaces tied to the plant models that closely simulate actual plant behaviour.
The training offers exposure to many simple or highly complex scenarios within a realistic environment but
with no risk to actual plant performance.
Since the trainees can operate the virtual plant in the same manner they would the real plant (e.g. have
access to the same operational control parameters, such as DO set-points and sludge wastage), learning is
systematic and adopted well. Site-specific models have been used to train operators on such topics as step-
feeding during storm events, troubleshooting nitrification/denitrification and what to do during periods of
poor settling.
Plant and Process Optimization
SimuWorks offers a platform for fast and efficient testing and validation of any number of plant optimization
or upgrade possibilities without putting the plant at risk. Operators, engineers, management or any other
user type can evaluate new technologies, test new operational control strategies, run “what-if” scenarios
(capacity, flow rates, chemical dosing, energy usage, etc.) and more. The implementation of SimuWorks can
promote a better understanding of plant control at all levels within an organization.
Project Management and Risk Analysis
SimuWorks becomes an important part of the planning process for projects. By simulating various scenarios
around downtime for plant maintenance or modifications, potential risks can be identified and optimum
project planning achieved.
TOXCHEM - PREDICT AND REPORT TOXIC EMISSIONS
The tool allows users to build a plant, select contaminants and observe emissions. Toxchem is mainly used
for estimating VOC air emissions from wastewater collection, preliminary/primary/secondary treatment and
disposal facilities. The site specific wastewater characteristics, contaminant properties and the process
design and operating information are used to estimate VOC emission rates.
In addition to air emission estimates, Toxchem can also be used to estimate the concentrations / loads of
contaminants in the water effluent, or oil and residual solids streams.
Toxchem is based on fundamental mass transfer equations and mass balances including the removal
mechanism of stripping and volatilization, biodegradation and sorption. Thus, it can also be used to
determine the fate of any synthetic chemical compounds for which the physical, chemical and biodegrading
properties are known.
Typical applications could be in assessing the fate of chemicals for the REACH legislations in EU or studying
the fate of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in wastewater treatment plants.
Unit Processes:
Influents
Collection
Equalization/Storage
Preliminary Treatment
Biological Treatment
Solids Digestion
Dewatering
Air Treatment
Biosolids Handling
Effluent
Miscellaneous
Features:
Build a Layout – simply drag the unit processes onto the drawing board to lay out your plant; drag
the connections between the unit processes to define the flows.
Customize - change the process images on the drawing board to your own custom pictures; change
the labels of the processes and / or stream connections to easily identify locations; move the
connection paths around to make the layout easier to follow; various stream types (wastewater, air, oil,
sludge) are coloured to easily differentiate between them; edit the colours to suit your preferences;
customizable mass transfer properties to more accurately evaluate variations in process design.
View Results - Use the on-screen summary dashboards to quickly view the most important
information about your layout; background colouring behind the unit processes on the drawing board
allow you to easily visualize the emission values at every spot throughout your plant; use the wizards
to choose exactly what you'd like to export to an Excel report.
Unit Processes - An unmatched number of unit processes to build comprehensive process layouts.
Models - State-of-the-art models to simulate different volatilization, adsorption and biodegradation
mechanisms.
pH Dependent - New pH dependent volatilization models to evaluate the effects of pH on air
emissions.
Different Biokinetic Rate - Different biokinetic rate values for aerobic, anaerobic & anoxic zones
within Biological Nutrient Removal Plants (BNR).
Auto-Calculate - reduction in active biomass availability for biodegradation of organic compounds as
solids retention time increases.
Backsolver - Easily reverse engineer an allowable headworks concentration given a downstream
concentration limit; quickly develop local limits for metals or organic contaminants as part of
contaminant source reduction programs or sewer use control bylaws.
Sensitivity Analysis - studying the relationship between input parameters and model results.
Contaminant Database:
Experience a broader modelling capability with Toxchem's comprehensive contaminants database which
includes the compound properties as specified in the EPA WATER9 model database and an extensive array
of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs).
Toxchem includes an extensive database of semi-volatile and volatile organic compounds (VOC) and their
relevant properties for stripping, sorption, biodegradation, etc.
The database also includes a suite of metals so that the fate of a number of metals, including mercury and
silver, can be followed through both liquid and solids handling processes. Applications can include tracking
metals from influent wastewater through clarifier underflows, dewatering and drying processes, and
incineration.
If a desired VOC isn't present or you wish to experiment how different properties affect the emission rates,
you are able to create your own organic chemical compounds and modify the properties accordingly.
CAPDETWORKS - RAPID DESIGN AND COSTING SOLUTION FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
CapdetWorks is the industry's only software tool for fast and accurate preliminary design and cost estimation
of wastewater treatment plant construction projects. The tool helps to eliminate cumbersome and time-
consuming spreadsheet-based design algorithms.
Simply drag-and-drop unit processes to build a plant schematic with CapdetWorks and it will design the
plant and estimate the costs to build, operate and maintain the facility.
By quickly and easily building multiple treatment alternatives to compare relative costs, your planning-level
design and costing productivity improves dramatically, leading to better engineering decisions.
CapdetWorks utilizes industry-accepted design algorithms to derive the required unit process designs.
Sophisticated unit cost estimation techniques are used to size and cost all treatment processes.
Unit Processes:
Influent
Flow Splitters
Pumping Station
Preliminary Treatment
Chemical Treatment
Primary Treatment
Suspended Growth - C,N
Suspended Growth - C,N,DN,P
Suspended Growth - Other
Attached Growth
Secondary Clarifier
Tertiary Treatment
Effluent Discharge
Biosolids Treatment
Biosolids Thickening/Dewatering
Biosolids Incineration
Biosolids Disposal
User Defined Processes
Biogas Treatment
Features:
Build a Layout - simply drag the unit processes onto the drawing board to lay out your plant; drag the
unit processes onto the drawing board to lay out your plant.
Connection Paths - Drag the connections between the unit processes to define the flows.
Customize - change process images on the drawing board to your own custom pictures; change the
labels of the processes and/or stream connections to easily identify locations; move the connection
paths around to make the layout easier to follow; various stream types (wastewater and sludge) are
coloured to easily differentiate between them; edit colours to suit your preferences.
View Results - Quickly and easily building multiple treatment alternatives to compare relative costs
Reporting Wizards and Dashboards - Report wizards, on-screen summary dashboards and easy
export to Excel saves time when viewing and analyzing CapdetWorks results.
Sensitivity Analysis - Perform "What-if" Scenarios, easily evaluate and identify critical factors by
varying various input parameters and viewing their impact on the overall plant cost (or individual unit
process cost)
Unit Costing - Access and adjust various construction-related unit cost estimates and other costing
parameters.
Cost Indices - Various equipment-related cost indices available to adjust costs to the present.
Equipment Costs - Access a comprehensive database of costing information for all types of treatment
equipment.
Cost Analysis - Access a detailed cost breakdown, design information, and estimated water quality
for the given layout.
Cost Comparison - Create and compare a cost analysis of various plant layouts; access the Cost
Analysis information for all layouts and use bar charts for a simple visual comparison tool.
MOTORS AND VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES ONSITE TRAINING
This 2 day Director Approved onsite course is a must for any Water or Wastewater Operator who is involved
in the selection, applications, or maintenance of motors and variable speed drives. The course provides the
latest in technology. It covers how modern motors and variable speed drives operate and the various
options available. It also provides guidelines and rules that must be followed for a successful application.
The course will be delivered onsite at your location for your group of operators.
Course Outline:
DC and AC Motor Fundamentals
DC and AC Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals
Applications for Fixed and Variable Speed Drives
Drive System Selection Criteria
Drive System Power Line Effects
Motor and Drive System Installation and Maintenance Aspects
Drive System Application Workshop
Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes
DC And AC Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals:
DC Power Converters, Choppers and Rectifiers
DC Drive Close Loop Control Setup and Tuning
AC Drive Power Structure, Full Regen Drive and Active Front End
Voltage Scalar Drives, and Current Invertors
Sensor and Sensorless Vector Drive
Direct Torque Control Drives and Accelerated Vector Drives
Medium Voltage Drives and Applications
Motion Control and Tuning System Requirements
DC Injection Braking
PWM; Amplitude and Fixed Modulation
Applications For Fixed And Variable Speed Drives:
Details of many different motor and drive applications
Soft Starters
Limitation of Scalar Drives
Typical Application for Vector Drives
Typical Application for Field Oriented Drives
Filters and Feranti Effect
Drive System Selection Criteria:
Drives Power Sizing –Example of Complex Application
Typical short fall when selecting the Drive Type
Drive System Power Line Effects:
Power factor – what effects will the new system have on the rest of the plant
Harmonics – what are they, and how will they affect you
Harmonics Mitigation and FFT Study
Special requirements for Transformers; Circuit Breakers and Cables for Large Drives
Motor And Drive System Installation And Maintenance Aspects:
What special installation efforts are required to ensure a successful application?
What are the typical motor and drive system failures
Root Cause Investigation
What routine maintenance should be followed?
The Importance of Grounding
Internal and External Motor Drive Protection
Drive System Application Workshop:
Go through a drive selection process to apply a drive system. This will reinforce all the course
material and can be directly applied back at your plant.
After Participating In This Course, You Will Be Able To:
Learn about the various types of motors, variable-speed drives, and their protection requirements
Understand the Full Regenerative Drive and Active Front End
Select the Proper Drive Control for the Application: Scalar Drives; Vector Drives-Field Orientation
Drives; Active Front End Drives,
Understand the Four Quadrant Operation of the Drives Pending on the Application Requirements
Select Proper Control for the Application
Select Proper Power Convertor for Multiple Quadrant Operations
CEU CREDITS: 1.3
GPS-X
SimuWorks
Toxchem
CapdetWorks
Motors and Variable Speed Drives
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
TITLES
Courses available include Water Operator Training and
Wastewater Operator Training, delivered either on-site or
off-site to suit your specific requirements.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR TRAINING, MODELLING
AND SIMULATION