A contour plot approach that uses data accumulated during routine monitoring to obtain insights into lagoon behaviour

Hurse, T. J. and Connor, M. A. (2000). A contour plot approach that uses data accumulated during routine monitoring to obtain insights into lagoon behaviour. In: P. Wilderer, Water science and technology: Proceedings of the IAWQ 4th International Specialised Conference on Waste Stabilisation ponds Technology and the Environment. IAWQ 4th International Specialised Conference on Waste Stabilisation ponds Technology and the Environment, Marrakech, Morroco, (91-98). 20-23 April, 1999.


Author Hurse, T. J.
Connor, M. A.
Title of paper A contour plot approach that uses data accumulated during routine monitoring to obtain insights into lagoon behaviour
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name IAWQ 4th International Specialised Conference on Waste Stabilisation ponds Technology and the Environment
Conference location Marrakech, Morroco
Conference dates 20-23 April, 1999
Proceedings title Water science and technology: Proceedings of the IAWQ 4th International Specialised Conference on Waste Stabilisation ponds Technology and the Environment   Check publisher's open access policy
Journal name Water Science and Technology   Check publisher's open access policy
Editor P. Wilderer
Place published London
Publisher IWA Publishing/Portland Press
Publication date 2000
Volume number 42
Issue number 10-11
ISSN 0273-1223
Start page 91
End page 98
Total pages 8
Language eng
Abstract/Summary Regular monitoring of wastewater characteristics is undertaken on most wastewater treatment plants. The data acquired during this process are usually filed and forgotten. However, systematic analysis of these data can provide useful insights into plant behaviour. Conventional graphical techniques are inadequate to give a good overall picture of how wastewater characteristics vary, with time and along the lagoon system. An approach based on the use of contour plots was devised that largely overcomes this problem. Superimposition of contour plots for different parameters can be used to gain a qualitative understanding of the nature and strength of relationships between the parameters. This is illustrated in an analysis of monitoring data for lagoon 115 East at the Western Treatment Plant, near Melbourne, Australia. In this illustrative analysis, relationships between ammonia removal rates and parameters such as chlorophyll a level and temperature are explored using a contour plot superimposition approach. It is concluded that this approach can help improve our understanding, not only of lagoon systems, but of other wastewater treatment systems as well.
Subjects C1
291102 Bio-remediation
770502 Land and water management
Keyword Engineering, Environmental
Environmental Sciences
Water Resources
Ammonia Removal
Contour
Lagoon
Monitoring
Nitrogen Removal
Plot
Q-Index Code C1

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Sub-type: Fully Published Paper
Collection: Advanced Water Management Centre Publications
 
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