Water & Wastewater Engineering

Savannah River Bathymetry estimation using surface flow velocity

Nearshore and Riverine Environment Characterization for Military Vehicle Mobility Assessment

Nearshore and riverine bathymetry estimation using physics model-based data assimilation and machine learning
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CSSI Elements: ALE-AMR Framework and the Pisale Codebase

This project will provide access to software for modeling with PDEs and also apply the code for simulations of complex groundwater flow processes in the Hawaiian islands characterized by highly heterogeneous volcanic rocks and dynamic interaction between freshwater and seawater.
Machine-learning based data assimilation for CO2 storage sites.

DOE FE NETL Science-Informed Machine Learning for Accelerating Real Time Decisions in Subsurface Applications (SMART) Initiative Phase 1

Machine-learning based data assimilation for CO2 storage sites.
Development of machine learning techniques for 3D digital rock reconstruction.

Deep Learning Applications for Image Reconstruction and Analysis in Earth Sciences

Development of machine learning techniques for 3D digital rock reconstruction.

Demonstration Study of High-Rate Floatation/Contactor Treatment of Raw Wastewater

Research will be conducted in the following categories: biological wastewater treatment; innovative primary treatment for carbon diversion; thermal hydrolysis pre-treatment of sludges; anaerobic digestion; co-digestion of fats, oils, and grease (FOG); food waste; bioplastics; sludge dewatering; on-site wastewater treatment including passive denitrifying absorption systems and constructed wetlands; water recycling; membrane bioreactors; groundwater infiltration into sewers; stormwater runoff management including green roofs; and biofiltration systems.

Study of Cesspool Conversion Technologies and Financing in Hawai‘i

Research will be conducted in the following categories: biological wastewater treatment; innovative primary treatment for carbon diversion; thermal hydrolysis pre-treatment of sludges; anaerobic digestion; co-digestion of fats, oils, and grease (FOG); food waste; bioplastics; sludge dewatering; on-site wastewater treatment including passive denitrifying absorption systems and constructed wetlands; water recycling; membrane bioreactors; groundwater infiltration into sewers; stormwater runoff management including green roofs; and biofiltration systems.

Investigation of Cesspool Upgrade Alternatives for Upcountry Maui

Research will be conducted in the following categories: biological wastewater treatment; innovative primary treatment for carbon diversion; thermal hydrolysis pre-treatment of sludges; anaerobic digestion; co-digestion of fats, oils, and grease (FOG); food waste; bioplastics; sludge dewatering; on-site wastewater treatment including passive denitrifying absorption systems and constructed wetlands; water recycling; membrane bioreactors; groundwater infiltration into sewers; stormwater runoff management including green roofs; and biofiltration systems.

Demonstration Study of High-Rate Flotation/Contactor Treatment of Raw Wastewater

Research will be conducted in the following categories: biological wastewater treatment; innovative primary treatment for carbon diversion; thermal hydrolysis pre-treatment of sludges; anaerobic digestion; co-digestion of fats, oils, and grease (FOG); food waste; bioplastics; sludge dewatering; on-site wastewater treatment including passive denitrifying absorption systems and constructed wetlands; water recycling; membrane bioreactors; groundwater infiltration into sewers; stormwater runoff management including green roofs; and biofiltration systems.

Rapid Response: Application of a qPCR-based Test for Enterococci as a Rapid Beach Management Tool in HawaiiRapid Response: Application of a qPCR-based Test for Enterococci as a Rapid Beach Management Tool in Hawaii

Over eight million tourists visit Hawaii every year. Hawaii is ranked third in the US for number of beach visitors and Hawaii’s beaches see heavy use year round.

Honolulu Membrane Bioreactor Pilot Study

SPONSOR:WateReuse Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia PROJECT PERIOD:07/02/03 – 12/31/04 ABSTRACT:Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) are a relatively new wastewater treatment technology which promise exceptional treatment efficiency and a reduced footprint compared to conventional treatment process trains. MBRs may be particularly well suited to…