Research Article
Jan 1978
Optimal Allocation of Artificial Instream Aeration
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Sergio Rinaldi and Rodolfo Soncini-SessaAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 104, Issue 1
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In order to satisfy a given DO standard during short steady-state periods of low flow and high temperature, a system of mechanical aerators has been shown to be more effective than advanced wastewater treatment. Different water quality models are available at present, among which the so-called plug-flow models are of particular interest because they are the simplest ones. For an extremely large class of this type of models some structural properties of the optimal solution of the problem are proved. By means of these properties an algorithm for the solution of the allocation problem is first derived. Then, it is shown how the problem can be decomposed into a set of independent and easier subproblems when the aeration cost does not exhibit economies of scale. Finally a realistic application to the Rhine River is described.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 104 • Issue 1 • January 1978
Pages: 147 - 160
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© 1978 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1978
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Sergio Rinaldi
Prof. of Systems Theory, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
Rodolfo Soncini-Sessa
Asst. Prof. of Water Management, Università di Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
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