DHI WEST 2026

DHI WEST 2026: Wastewater Treatment Plant Simulation Software

WEST 2026 is the latest version of DHI's dynamic modeling and simulation software for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), activated sludge systems, and nutrient removal processes .

Key Features

Process Modeling

• Activated Sludge Models: ASM1, ASM2d, ASM3, ASM3+BioP for biological nutrient removal

• Anaerobic Digestion: ADM1 for sludge treatment processes

• Biofilm Models: Fixed film and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) simulation

Plant Design & Optimization

• Process Configuration: Build and simulate custom treatment train layouts

• Operational Optimization: Evaluate control strategies for aeration, chemical dosing, recycle flows

• Energy Assessment: Analyze energy consumption and optimization potential

Data Integration

• On-line Data Import: Connect to SCADA systems for model calibration

• Time Series Analysis: Handle dynamic influent loadings and weather events

• Batch and Continuous Simulation: Support for both design and operational timeframes

Reporting

• Effluent Compliance: Predict effluent quality against discharge standards

• Scenario Comparison: Compare multiple process configurations side-by-side