Water and wastewater
The department conducts applied research, often in close collaboration with industry, at both national and international level. The core areas of research are the urban infrastructure of water and wastewater technologies, anaerobic treatment technologies, removal of persistent substances and stormwater management and treatment.
The treatment plants of the future are expected to meet stricter discharge requirements for phosphorus and nitrogen, as well as new requirements for the discharge of persistent pollutants such as pharmaceutical residues and various types of organic substances. At the same time, the aim is to achieve energy-efficient treatment methods and reduced emissions of various greenhouse gases. Wastewater is increasingly seen as a resource that enables the recovery of energy, nutrients and water.
The water and wastewater industry is therefore facing major challenges in finding new solutions for stormwater and wastewater, solutions that meet both future requirements for treatment and resource efficiency. Compact urban integrated solutions are often requested, which further increases the complexity.
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Contact
Michael Cimbritz, Senior lecturer
E-mail:
michael [dot] cimbritz [at] ple [dot] lth [dot] se (michael[dot]cimbritz[at]ple[dot]lth[dot]se)
Phone:
+46462228295, +46725224174
Profile Area Water
The research area is part of LTH's Profile Area Water (lth.se).