Henrik Thomsen

Veolia

Henrik is a highly experienced chemical engineer specializing in wastewater treatment and process optimization. With over 30 years of experience in real-time optimization and on-line measurement, he has developed significant expertise in activated sludge processes and nutrient removal. His research focuses on developing algorithms for real-time optimization of wastewater treatment plants, resulting in several patents for optimization methods. They have extensive experience in designing and implementing advanced process control systems, particularly the Hubgrade Wastewater Performance Plant (formerly STAR AQUAVISTA) system for wastewater treatment optimization. Key areas of research include:
1. Energy savings in aeration tanks through reduced mixing
2.Balancing sludge blankets and flow distribution in final settlers
3. Online estimation of nitrification rates
4. Application of instrumentation, control, and automation (ICA) in wastewater systems
His work has been published in respected journals such as Water Science and Technology and presented at international conferences. He has demonstrated the practical benefits of ICA application in over 50 wastewater systems over a 15-year period, showcasing both OPEX and CAPEX savings through optimized operations and advanced process control. Henrik was keynote speaker at a former ICA conference: 10th IWA Conference on Instrumentation, Control and Automation, Cairns, Australia, 2009. With a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with Extended Process Control from the Technical University of Denmark, Henrik combines academic knowledge with extensive practical experience in wastewater treatment plant optimization and management.

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Optimizing Efficiency and Sustainability: Real-Time Control technologies in Wastewater Treatment at Skreia, Norway