Try gaining some knowledge about the modeling approach from the following article. At the moment, it is labeled as an open access article at ScienceDirect under an Elsevier user license. So, grab this opportunity. If helpful, please send a Thank You note to Dr. Novak, who is also a member of the ResearchGate.
Novak, M. & Horvat, P., 2012. Mathematical modelling and optimisation of a waste water treatment plant by combined oxygen electrode and biological waste water treatment model. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 36(8), pp.3813–3825. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2011.11.028.
Article Mathematical modelling and optimisation of a waste water tre...
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Finding a research topic, and identifying a specfic problem are critical steps in the launch of a research. Both can be determined by reading relevant publications to your major topic. These publications should be carefully selected to build a sufficient background accompanied with awareness of the current problems. You may be interested to use the attached flowcharts.
I propose to implement advanced technique for modeling and operating
of a wastewater treatment unit.See the following references:
1."Operation and PH Control of a Wastewater Treatment Unit Using LABVIEW", Engineering and Technology Journal, Iraq, Vol.28, No.17, 2010.
2. "Adaptive Genetic PH Control of a Wastewater Treatment Unit via LAB View", Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering Research (IISTE), Vol.5, December 2012.
3."PH Control Problems of a Wastewater Treatment Plant", Al-Khwarizmi Engineering Journal, Vol.4, No.2, 2008.