Scope of WWTmod2010

WWTmod2010 is the second seminar in the modelling series started in 2008. The positive feedback on the first meeting encouraged the organizers to plan the second seminar for 2010. Inspired by the modelling seminar series in Kollekolle (Denmark) WWTmod promotes the dialog between experts by providing a regular discussion platform on all aspects of wastewater treatment modelling, especially “within fence” (whole plant modelling).

Emerging contaminants, stricter effluent limits and the climate change discussions are driving forces for model development and application. A number of new model concepts/extensions and calibration approaches have been developed in the last decades by different research groups and companies.

The main objective of the seminar is to present recent findings and successful case studies with the aim of bringing together different “schools” and approaches with the aim of consensus building and clarification of differences on topics where discussion has matured. The process of consensus building is supported by inviting t argeted people from research, consulting companies, equipment suppliers and wastewater treatment plants.

The widespread use of wastewater treatment models depends on the development of widely accepted standards and procedures. The organizers hope this seminar will contribute to the further development of “Good Modelling Practice” in this field.