12/11/2023
APG-Neuros’ Advanced Aeration Control System enables Water Resource Recovery Facilities to optimize their biological secondary treatment processes. The system was developed with the support of a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) with the primary goal of reducing energy consumption. The system uses state-of-the-art self-learning algorithms, known as Model Predictive Control, to compute the oxygen demand and deliver unprecedented performance from the entire aeration system—from the blowers to the dissolved oxygen in the tank and everything in between. The system also offers an optional Ammonia Based Aeration Control feature that unlocks further savings potential by dynamically adjusting the dissolved oxygen setpoints based on the loading. This ensures a reliable and stable ammonia treatment process at the lowest oxygen level, reducing the oxygen requirements for treatment and thus lowering the power consumption and the operating costs by up to 20%.
The Advanced Aeration Control System is offered for operation on all aeration systems with and without APG-Neuros Blowers.
The Model Predictive Control (MPC) is the brain behind the Advanced Aeration Control System. Unlike traditional Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control algorithms, MPC analyzes historical operational data and raw trends that it uses to enable the system to compensate for the nonlinearities inherent to the secondary treatment process. The result is stable and accurate control over the full range of operating conditions… all without the need for manual re-tuning.
About APG-Neuros
Founded in 2005, APG-Neuros is recognized as the force behind the successful introduction of the high speed turbo blower technology in the wastewater treatment markets in North America, Western Europe and the Middle East. APG-Neuros turbo blowers are used in a variety of industrial applications and wastewater treatment processes, with over 1,700 units installed in North America and Europe, and more than 6,000 units worldwide. APG-Neuros continues to lead the industry by constantly driving and propelling innovation forward through the most technologically advanced products and aeration solutions to achieve maximum energy efficiency and operational flexibility for our customers. APG-Neuros’ headquarters are located in Quebec, Canada, and its manufacturing and testing facility in Plattsburgh, NY, USA. For more information, visit https://apg-neuros.com/.
