BioRTC model enables exploration of real time control strategies for stormwater biofilters.Biofilters with real time control (RTC) have great potential to remove microbes from stormwater to protect human health for uses such as swimming and harvesting.  This paper demonstrates that the newly developed BioRTC model can fulfil this requirement and allow effective and efficient exploration of the potential of RTC applications.  We describe the development of BioRTC as the first RTC model for stormwater biofilters, including: selection of a 'base' model for microbial removal prediction, its modification to include RTC capabilities, as well as calibration and validation.  BioRTC adequately predicted the performance of two previously developed RTC strategies, with Nash Sutcliffe Efficiency (Ec) ranging from 0.65 to 0.80.  We then employed the BioRTC model to explore RTC applications on a hypothetical biofilter system located at the outlet of an existing catchment.  Furthermore, they illustrate the practical use of the newly developed BioRTC model, enabling researchers and practitioners to explore and assess potential RTC strategies and scenarios quickly and cost-effectively.
BioRTC
BioRTC model enables exploration of real time control strategies for stormwater biofilters.Biofilters with real time control (RTC) have great potential to remove microbes from stormwater to protect human health for uses such as swimming and harvesting.  This paper demonstrates that the newly developed BioRTC model can fulfil this requirement and allow effective and efficient exploration of the potential of RTC applications.  We then employed the BioRTC model to explore RTC applications on a hypothetical biofilter system located at the outlet of an existing catchment.  Furthermore, they illustrate the practical use of the newly developed BioRTC model, enabling researchers and practitioners to explore and assess potential RTC strategies and scenarios quickly and cost-effectively.
BioRTC model