@article{BungValero2016, author = {Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Valero, Daniel}, title = {Optical flow estimation in aerated flows}, series = {Journal of Hydraulic Research}, volume = {54}, journal = {Journal of Hydraulic Research}, number = {5}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, address = {London}, doi = {10.1080/00221686.2016.1173600}, pages = {575 -- 580}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Optical flow estimation is known from Computer Vision where it is used to determine obstacle movements through a sequence of images following an assumption of brightness conservation. This paper presents the first study on application of the optical flow method to aerated stepped spillway flows. For this purpose, the flow is captured with a high-speed camera and illuminated with a synchronized LED light source. The flow velocities, obtained using a basic Horn-Schunck method for estimation of the optical flow coupled with an image pyramid multi-resolution approach for image filtering, compare well with data from intrusive conductivity probe measurements. Application of the Horn-Schunck method yields densely populated flow field data sets with velocity information for every pixel. It is found that the image pyramid approach has the most significant effect on the accuracy compared to other image processing techniques. However, the final results show some dependency on the pixel intensity distribution, with better accuracy found for grey values between 100 and 150.}, language = {en} } @article{CheenakulaGriebelMontagetal.2023, author = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Griebel, Kai and Montag, David and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus}, title = {Concept development of a mainstream deammonification and comparison with conventional process in terms of energy, performance and economical construction perspectives}, series = {Frontiers in Microbiology}, volume = {14}, journal = {Frontiers in Microbiology}, number = {11155235}, editor = {Huang, Xiaowu}, publisher = {Frontiers}, issn = {1664-302X}, doi = {10.3389/fmicb.2023.1155235}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Deammonification for nitrogen removal in municipal wastewater in temperate and cold climate zones is currently limited to the side stream of municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTP). This study developed a conceptual model of a mainstream deammonification plant, designed for 30,000 P.E., considering possible solutions corresponding to the challenging mainstream conditions in Germany. In addition, the energy-saving potential, nitrogen elimination performance and construction-related costs of mainstream deammonification were compared to a conventional plant model, having a single-stage activated sludge process with upstream denitrification. The results revealed that an additional treatment step by combining chemical precipitation and ultra-fine screening is advantageous prior the mainstream deammonification. Hereby chemical oxygen demand (COD) can be reduced by 80\% so that the COD:N ratio can be reduced from 12 to 2.5. Laboratory experiments testing mainstream conditions of temperature (8-20°C), pH (6-9) and COD:N ratio (1-6) showed an achievable volumetric nitrogen removal rate (VNRR) of at least 50 gN/(m3∙d) for various deammonifying sludges from side stream deammonification systems in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where m3 denotes reactor volume. Assuming a retained Norganic content of 0.0035 kgNorg./(P.E.∙d) from the daily loads of N at carbon removal stage and a VNRR of 50 gN/(m3∙d) under mainstream conditions, a resident-specific reactor volume of 0.115 m3/(P.E.) is required for mainstream deammonification. This is in the same order of magnitude as the conventional activated sludge process, i.e., 0.173 m3/(P.E.) for an MWWTP of size class of 4. The conventional plant model yielded a total specific electricity demand of 35 kWh/(P.E.∙a) for the operation of the whole MWWTP and an energy recovery potential of 15.8 kWh/(P.E.∙a) through anaerobic digestion. In contrast, the developed mainstream deammonification model plant would require only a 21.5 kWh/(P.E.∙a) energy demand and result in 24 kWh/(P.E.∙a) energy recovery potential, enabling the mainstream deammonification model plant to be self-sufficient. The retrofitting costs for the implementation of mainstream deammonification in existing conventional MWWTPs are nearly negligible as the existing units like activated sludge reactors, aerators and monitoring technology are reusable. However, the mainstream deammonification must meet the performance requirement of VNRR of about 50 gN/(m3∙d) in this case.}, language = {en} } @article{CheenakulaHoffstadtKrafftetal.2022, author = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Hoffstadt, Kevin and Krafft, Simone and Reinecke, Diana and Klose, Holger and Kuperjans, Isabel and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus}, title = {Anaerobic digestion of algal-bacterial biomass of an Algal Turf Scrubber system}, series = {Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery}, volume = {13}, journal = {Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2190-6823}, doi = {10.1007/s13399-022-03236-z}, pages = {15 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This study investigated the anaerobic digestion of an algal-bacterial biofilm grown in artificial wastewater in an Algal Turf Scrubber (ATS). The ATS system was located in a greenhouse (50°54′19ʺN, 6°24′55ʺE, Germany) and was exposed to seasonal conditions during the experiment period. The methane (CH4) potential of untreated algal-bacterial biofilm (UAB) and thermally pretreated biofilm (PAB) using different microbial inocula was determined by anaerobic batch fermentation. Methane productivity of UAB differed significantly between microbial inocula of digested wastepaper, a mixture of manure and maize silage, anaerobic sewage sludge, and percolated green waste. UAB using sewage sludge as inoculum showed the highest methane productivity. The share of methane in biogas was dependent on inoculum. Using PAB, a strong positive impact on methane productivity was identified for the digested wastepaper (116.4\%) and a mixture of manure and maize silage (107.4\%) inocula. By contrast, the methane yield was significantly reduced for the digested anaerobic sewage sludge (50.6\%) and percolated green waste (43.5\%) inocula. To further evaluate the potential of algal-bacterial biofilm for biogas production in wastewater treatment and biogas plants in a circular bioeconomy, scale-up calculations were conducted. It was found that a 0.116 km2 ATS would be required in an average municipal wastewater treatment plant which can be viewed as problematic in terms of space consumption. However, a substantial amount of energy surplus (4.7-12.5 MWh a-1) can be gained through the addition of algal-bacterial biomass to the anaerobic digester of a municipal wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater treatment and subsequent energy production through algae show dominancy over conventional technologies.}, language = {en} } @article{CheenakulaPaulsenOttetal.2023, author = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Paulsen, Svea and Ott, Fabian and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus}, title = {Operational window of a deammonifying sludge for mainstream application in a municipal wastewater treatment plant}, series = {Water and Environment Journal}, volume = {38}, journal = {Water and Environment Journal}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Chichester}, issn = {1747-6593}, doi = {10.1111/wej.12898}, pages = {59 -- 70}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The present work aimed to study the mainstream feasibility of the deammonifying sludge of side stream of municipal wastewater treatment plant (MWWTP) in Kaster, Germany. For this purpose, the deammonifying sludge available at the side stream was investigated for nitrogen (N) removal with respect to the operational factors temperature (15-30°C), pH value (6.0-8.0) and chemical oxygen demand (COD)/N ratio (≤1.5-6.0). The highest and lowest N-removal rates of 0.13 and 0.045 kg/(m³ d) are achieved at 30 and 15°C, respectively. Different conditions of pH and COD/N ratios in the SBRs of Partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) significantly influenced both the metabolic processes and associated N-removal rates. The scientific insights gained from the current work signifies the possibility of mainstream PN/A at WWTPs. The current study forms a solid basis of operational window for the upcoming semi-technical trails to be conducted prior to the full-scale mainstream PN/A at WWTP Kaster and WWTPs globally.}, language = {en} } @article{DoeringKendrickLawson2013, author = {D{\"o}ring, Bernd and Kendrick, C. and Lawson, R. M.}, title = {Thermal capacity of composite floor slabs}, series = {Energy and buildings}, volume = {Vol. 67}, journal = {Energy and buildings}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1872-6178 (E-Journal); 0378-7788 (Print)}, pages = {531 -- 539}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{DoeringRegerKuhnhenneetal.2015, author = {D{\"o}ring, Bernd and Reger, Vitali and Kuhnhenne, Markus and Feldmann, Markus and Kesti, Jyrki and Lawson, Mark and Botti, Andrea}, title = {Steel solutions for enabling zero-energy buildings}, series = {Steel Construction - Design and Research}, volume = {8}, journal = {Steel Construction - Design and Research}, number = {3}, publisher = {Ernst \& Sohn}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1867-0539}, doi = {10.1002/stco.201510029}, pages = {194 -- 200}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{ErpicumCrookstonBombardellietal.2021, author = {Erpicum, Sebastien and Crookston, Brian M. and Bombardelli, Fabian and Bung, Daniel Bernhard and Felder, Stefan and Mulligan, Sean and Oertel, Mario and Palermo, Michele}, title = {Hydraulic structures engineering: An evolving science in a changing world}, series = {Wires Water}, volume = {8}, journal = {Wires Water}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {2049-1948}, doi = {10.1002/wat2.1505}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{FellinKingKirschetal.2010, author = {Fellin, Wolfgang and King, Julian and Kirsch, Ansgar and Oberguggenberger, Michael}, title = {Uncertainty modelling and sensitivity analysis of tunnel face stability}, series = {Structural safety}, volume = {32}, journal = {Structural safety}, number = {6}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0167-4730}, doi = {10.1016/j.strusafe.2010.06.001}, pages = {402 -- 410}, year = {2010}, abstract = {This paper proposes an approach to the choice and evaluation of engineering models with the aid of a typical application in geotechnics. An important issue in the construction of shallow tunnels, especially in weak ground conditions, is the tunnel face stability. Various theoretical and numerical models for predicting the necessary support pressure have been put forth in the literature. In this paper, we combine laboratory experiments performed at the University of Innsbruck with current methods of uncertainty and sensitivity analysis for assessing adequacy, predictive power and robustness of the models. The major issues are the handling of the twofold uncertainty of test results and of model predictions as well as the decision about what are the influential input parameters.}, language = {en} } @article{GosslaSato1998, author = {Gossla, Ulrich and Sato, R.}, title = {Present production circumstances of aggregate in Germany / Sato, R.; Gossla, U.}, series = {Cement \& Concrete (1998)}, journal = {Cement \& Concrete (1998)}, pages = {146 -- 153}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{HagenkampBlankeDoering2021, author = {Hagenkamp, Markus and Blanke, Tobias and D{\"o}ring, Bernd}, title = {Thermoelectric building temperature control: a potential assessment}, series = {International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering}, volume = {13}, journal = {International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.1007/s40095-021-00424-x}, pages = {241 -- 254}, year = {2021}, abstract = {This study focuses on thermoelectric elements (TEE) as an alternative for room temperature control. TEE are semi-conductor devices that can provide heating and cooling via a heat pump effect without direct noise emissions and no refrigerant use. An efficiency evaluation of the optimal operating mode is carried out for different numbers of TEE, ambient temperatures, and heating loads. The influence of an additional heat recovery unit on system efficiency and an unevenly distributed heating demand are examined. The results show that TEE can provide heat at a coefficient of performance (COP) greater than one especially for small heating demands and high ambient temperatures. The efficiency increases with the number of elements in the system and is subject to economies of scale. The best COP exceeds six at optimal operating conditions. An additional heat recovery unit proves beneficial for low ambient temperatures and systems with few TEE. It makes COPs above one possible at ambient temperatures below 0 ∘C. The effect increases efficiency by maximal 0.81 (from 1.90 to 2.71) at ambient temperature 5 K below room temperature and heating demand Q˙h=100W but is subject to diseconomies of scale. Thermoelectric technology is a valuable option for electricity-based heat supply and can provide cooling and ventilation functions. A careful system design as well as an additional heat recovery unit significantly benefits the performance. This makes TEE superior to direct current heating systems and competitive to heat pumps for small scale applications with focus on avoiding noise and harmful refrigerants.}, language = {en} } @article{Hoettges1990, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Turbulence and Mixing Mechanics in Compound Open Channel Flow / Arnold, Uwe; H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg; Rouv{\´e}, Gerhard}, series = {On cutoff ratios of curved channels : paper presented at the 23rd Congress of the IAHR, Ottawa, Canada, August 21 - 25, 1989 / G. J. Klaassen; B. H. J.van Zanten}, journal = {On cutoff ratios of curved channels : paper presented at the 23rd Congress of the IAHR, Ottawa, Canada, August 21 - 25, 1989 / G. J. Klaassen; B. H. J.van Zanten}, publisher = {Delft Hydraulics}, address = {Delft}, year = {1990}, language = {en} } @article{Hoettges1992, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg}, title = {A Full Finite Element Solution for the Unsteady Advection-Diffusion Equation}, series = {Computational methods in water resources : [proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Computational Methods in Water Resources held at the University of Colorado at Denver, U.S.A., in June 1992] / ed.: T. F. Russell}, journal = {Computational methods in water resources : [proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Computational Methods in Water Resources held at the University of Colorado at Denver, U.S.A., in June 1992] / ed.: T. F. Russell}, publisher = {Computational Mechanics Publications [u.a.]}, address = {Southampton [u.a.]}, isbn = {185312169X}, year = {1992}, language = {en} } @article{Hoettges2017, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg}, title = {QKan - Management of drainage system data with QGIS}, series = {Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Conference Proceedings}, volume = {17}, journal = {Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Conference Proceedings}, number = {Article 13}, pages = {95 -- 100}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{HoettgesArnoldRouve1992, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg and Arnold, Uwe and Rouv{\´e}, Gerhard}, title = {Profiles of Mixing Coefficient in Compound Open Channel}, series = {Flow modeling and turbulence measurements : [... a collection of lectures and papers presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Refined Flow Modelling and Turbulence Measurements held in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, on September 20-23, 1990]}, journal = {Flow modeling and turbulence measurements : [... a collection of lectures and papers presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Refined Flow Modelling and Turbulence Measurements held in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, on September 20-23, 1990]}, publisher = {Hemisphere Publ. Corp.}, address = {Washington, DC [u.a.]}, isbn = {1-56032-209-8}, pages = {XVII, 773 S. : graph. Darst.}, year = {1992}, language = {en} } @article{HoettgesArnoldRouve1994, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg and Arnold, Uwe and Rouv{\´e}, Gerhard}, title = {Measurement of transverse mixing using digital image acquisition}, series = {Mixing and transport in the environment : a memorial volume for Catherine M. Allen (1954-1991) / ed. by Keith J. Beven}, journal = {Mixing and transport in the environment : a memorial volume for Catherine M. Allen (1954-1991) / ed. by Keith J. Beven}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Chichester [u.a.]}, isbn = {0471941425}, pages = {XVI, 458 S., [8] Bl : Ill. (z.T. farb.), graph. Da}, year = {1994}, language = {en} } @article{HoettgesArnoldRouve1989, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg and Arnold, Uwe and Rouv{\´e}, Gerhard}, title = {Combined Digital Image and Finite Element Analysis of Mixing in Compound Open Channel Flow / Arnold, U.; J. H{\"o}ttges; G. Rouv{\´e}}, series = {Refined flow modelling and turbulence measurements : proceedings of the Third International Symposium Tokyo, Japan 26 - 28 July, 1988 / ed. by Y. Iwasa. Scientific Organizing Committee of the Third International Symposium on Refined Flow Modelling and Tur}, journal = {Refined flow modelling and turbulence measurements : proceedings of the Third International Symposium Tokyo, Japan 26 - 28 July, 1988 / ed. by Y. Iwasa. Scientific Organizing Committee of the Third International Symposium on Refined Flow Modelling and Tur}, publisher = {Universal Acad. Press}, address = {Tokyo}, isbn = {4-946443-03-7}, pages = {569 -- 576}, year = {1989}, language = {en} } @article{HoettgesFeldhausBrockhausetal.1992, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg and Feldhaus, R. and Brockhaus, T. and Rouv{\´e}, Gerhard}, title = {Finite Element Simulation of Flow and Pollution Transport applied to a Part of the River Rhine / Feldhaus, R.; J. H{\"o}ttges, T. Brockhaus; G. Rouv{\´e}}, series = {Hydraulic and environmental modelling : proceedings of the Second International Conference on Hydraulic and Environmental Modelling of Coastal, Estuarine, and River Waters / [IAHR-AIRH]. Ed. by R. A. Falconer}, journal = {Hydraulic and environmental modelling : proceedings of the Second International Conference on Hydraulic and Environmental Modelling of Coastal, Estuarine, and River Waters / [IAHR-AIRH]. Ed. by R. A. Falconer}, publisher = {Ashgate}, address = {Aldershot, Hants, UK [u.a.]}, year = {1992}, language = {en} } @article{HoettgesRitterbachEls1987, author = {H{\"o}ttges, J{\"o}rg and Ritterbach, E. and Els, H.}, title = {Optical Improvement of LDV-Measurement in Pipe Flow / Ritterbach, E.; J. H{\"o}ttges; H. Els}, series = {Laser anemometry : advances and applications; proceedings of the 2. International Conference, Strathclyde, Scotland, 21st to 23rd September 1987 / ed. by John Turner ... UK LDA Users Group}, journal = {Laser anemometry : advances and applications; proceedings of the 2. International Conference, Strathclyde, Scotland, 21st to 23rd September 1987 / ed. by John Turner ... UK LDA Users Group}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin [u.a.]}, isbn = {3540187561}, pages = {VII, 601 S : Ill., graph. Darst.}, year = {1987}, language = {en} } @article{Jochim2002, author = {Jochim, Haldor E.}, title = {Charging rail operators for delays - how not to do it}, series = {Networks for mobility : International Symposium, September 18 - 20, 2002, Stuttgart, Germany ; proceedings / University of Stuttgart, Centre of Transporation Research (FOVUS). W. M{\"o}hlenbrink ... (eds.)}, journal = {Networks for mobility : International Symposium, September 18 - 20, 2002, Stuttgart, Germany ; proceedings / University of Stuttgart, Centre of Transporation Research (FOVUS). W. M{\"o}hlenbrink ... (eds.)}, publisher = {FOVUS}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {3893010858}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @article{Jochim2004, author = {Jochim, Haldor E.}, title = {A traffic resistance model of long-distance travel}, series = {Networks for mobility : 2nd international symposium, September 29 - October 1, 2004, Stuttgart, Germany ; proceedings ; abstracts and CD-ROM / [2nd International Symposium on Networks for Mobility]. FOVUS, Centre of Transportation Research, University of}, journal = {Networks for mobility : 2nd international symposium, September 29 - October 1, 2004, Stuttgart, Germany ; proceedings ; abstracts and CD-ROM / [2nd International Symposium on Networks for Mobility]. FOVUS, Centre of Transportation Research, University of}, publisher = {FOVUS}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {3-89301-180-3}, pages = {X, 84 S. : graph. Darst. + 1 CD-ROM}, year = {2004}, language = {en} }