Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP180100772]
Researchers:
Associate Professor Shihu Hu
(Chief Investigator)
,
Associate Professor Shihu Hu
(Chief Investigator)
,
Jianhua Guo
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Zhiguo Yuan
(Chief Investigator)
,
Ben van den Akker
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Simultaneous dissolved methane and nitrogen removal. Direct anaerobic treatment of wastewater converts majority of organic matters in wastewater to methane, an energy source. However, up to 50% of the methane produced stays dissolved in wastewater. Its subsequent stripping to atmosphere in aerobic treatment not only causes significant loss of energy but also emission of a potent greenhouse gas. This project aims to develop a technology that not only avoids methane stripping but also enables its beneficial use to enhance nitrogen removal, which is otherwise typically unsatisfactory due to the lack of organic carbon to support denitrification. The project will provide strong support to the Australian water industry in their endeavour to achieve energy- and carbon-neutral wastewater services.
Funding Amount $423,281
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP180100772
- ARC : LP180100772