Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models
Mathematical models have become an excellent tool to evaluate the characteristics and performance of Constructed Wetlands (CWs). They help to characterize the dynamics of pollutant removal in these systems. The aim of this research was to evaluate the kinetics of organic matter removal in CWs using...
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| author | Bárbara Santos Soares Alisson Carraro Borges Antonio Teixeira de Matos Rubens Barrichello Gomes Barbosa Fabyano Fonseca e Silva |
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| description | Mathematical models have become an excellent tool to evaluate the characteristics and performance of Constructed Wetlands (CWs). They help to characterize the dynamics of pollutant removal in these systems. The aim of this research was to evaluate the kinetics of organic matter removal in CWs using two models: (i) the conventional first order model and (ii) the sigmoidal or k-n model. For this purpose, data from 41 CWs where domestic sewage is treated were used. The cluster analysis was performed to identify similar groups of CWs based on the estimation of model coefficients. According to the results obtained, the model that provides a better fit for the removal of organic matter in CWs is the sigmoidal-type. However, its “n” coefficient, which would represent an increase in resistance to degradation, remains a not totally explained variable. The sigmoidal or k-n model is promising, presenting good adjustment indices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-035245325029445d9e53f70f28cdf5542023-11-23T18:12:24ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412022-02-0114347210.3390/w14030472Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic ModelsBárbara Santos Soares0Alisson Carraro Borges1Antonio Teixeira de Matos2Rubens Barrichello Gomes Barbosa3Fabyano Fonseca e Silva4Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, BrazilDepartment of Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, BrazilMathematical models have become an excellent tool to evaluate the characteristics and performance of Constructed Wetlands (CWs). They help to characterize the dynamics of pollutant removal in these systems. The aim of this research was to evaluate the kinetics of organic matter removal in CWs using two models: (i) the conventional first order model and (ii) the sigmoidal or k-n model. For this purpose, data from 41 CWs where domestic sewage is treated were used. The cluster analysis was performed to identify similar groups of CWs based on the estimation of model coefficients. According to the results obtained, the model that provides a better fit for the removal of organic matter in CWs is the sigmoidal-type. However, its “n” coefficient, which would represent an increase in resistance to degradation, remains a not totally explained variable. The sigmoidal or k-n model is promising, presenting good adjustment indices.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/3/472sewagemunicipal wastewatersubsurface-flow constructed wetlandssigmoidal-type model |
| spellingShingle | Bárbara Santos Soares Alisson Carraro Borges Antonio Teixeira de Matos Rubens Barrichello Gomes Barbosa Fabyano Fonseca e Silva Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models Water sewage municipal wastewater subsurface-flow constructed wetlands sigmoidal-type model |
| title | Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models |
| title_full | Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models |
| title_short | Exploring the Removal of Organic Matter in Constructed Wetlands Using First Order Kinetic Models |
| title_sort | exploring the removal of organic matter in constructed wetlands using first order kinetic models |
| topic | sewage municipal wastewater subsurface-flow constructed wetlands sigmoidal-type model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/3/472 |
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