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Title Hybrid modelling of water resource recovery facilities: status and opportunities
ID_Doc 9790
Authors Schneider, MY; Quaghebeur, W; Borzooei, S; Froemelt, A; Li, FY; Saagi, R; Wade, MJ; Zhu, JJ; Torfs, E
Title Hybrid modelling of water resource recovery facilities: status and opportunities
Year 2022
Published Water Science And Technology, 85.0, 9
DOI 10.2166/wst.2022.115
Abstract Mathematical modelling is an indispensable tool to support water resource recovery facility (WRRF) operators and engineers with the ambition of creating a truly circular economy and assuring a sustainable future. Despite the successful application of mechanistic models in the water sector, they show some important limitations and do not fully profit from the increasing digitalisation of systems and processes. Recent advances in data-driven methods have provided options for harnessing the power of Industry 4.0, but they are often limited by the lack of interpretability and extrapolation capabilities. Hybrid modelling (HM) combines these two modelling paradigms and aims to leverage both the rapidly increasing volumes of data collected, as well as the continued pursuit of greater process understanding. Despite the potential of HM in a sector that is undergoing a significant digital and cultural transformation, the application of hybrid models remains vague. This article presents an overview of HM methodologies applied to WRRF and aims to stimulate the wider adoption and development of HM. We also highlight challenges and research needs for HM design and architecture, good modelling practice, data assurance, and software compatibility. HM is a paradigm for WRRF modelling to transition towards a more resource-efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.
Author Keywords data-driven model; hybrid model; mechanistic model; process control; urban water management; wastewater
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000779393000001
WoS Category Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences; Water Resources
Research Area Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Water Resources
PDF https://iwaponline.com/wst/article-pdf/85/9/2503/1064960/wst085092503.pdf
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