Demo Case 3
Location
Cold Climate Zone-Northern Europe
Mikkeli Wastewater Treatment Plant, Finland.
System
Low Temperature Algae-Bacteria System (LTABS) for decentralized treatment
Focus
Testing microalgae-bacteria co-cultures under very low light and temperature conditions, ensuring treatment efficiency in cold climates while enabling biomass valorization.
Challenges Addressed
- Decentralized treatment of municipal and domestic wastewater in cold climate conditions with limited daylight and low temperatures.
- Ensuring consistent nutrient removal and effluent quality despite seasonal variations.
- Reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from small-scale treatment systems.
- Promoting public trust and acceptance of local water reuse solutions.
NAMOR Solution
Deploy a modular microalgae-membrane photobioreactor, optimized for low-temperature performance and resilient biomass productivity.
Integrate a network of real-time sensors to continuously monitor key water quality indicators, including nutrient concentrations, turbidity, biomass density, and operational parameters.
Utilize the digital twin model to simulate cold-weather treatment dynamics and guide adaptive system control.
Apply the AI-powered Decision Support System to optimize operational performance and energy use based on site-specific environmental data.
Engage local stakeholders to evaluate acceptance and support behavioural change toward decentralized wastewater reuse.
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