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Sewer corrosion reduction through model-supported ventilation control (2020–2024)

Abstract:
Ventilation is one of the key technologies for sewer corrosion control. However, its design and operation are currently based on experience and empirical equations, often leading to unsatisfactory results. By integrating in-depth laboratory and pilot-sewer studies under defined conditions with extensive field investigations, this multidisciplinary project aims to develop critical models to predict the corrosion process in response to ventilation and dynamic wastewater and atmospheric conditions, enabling model-based sewer ventilation design and operation. The project also aims to deliver novel, field-demonstrated ventilation strategies. The project findings will be incorporated in the Australian ventilation design and operation guidelines.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan

    Honorary Professor
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Associate Professor Shihu Hu

    UQ Amplify Researcher
    Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Jiuling Li

    Research Fellow
    Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council