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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 6.3

The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 6.3. A more comprehensive description of the upgrade may be found in the “What’s New in BioWin 6.3” document in printable format. BioWin 6.3 contains a new element for improved representation of flat plate MBR setup. It also contains three new precipitate state variables : calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide, […]

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BioWin Advantage 11.1 : Using BioWin Controller for Time-based Aeration Control

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter 11.1 : Using BioWin Controller for Time-based Aeration Control. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Introduction This BioWin Advantage serves as a “how to” guide when creating complex user defined control strategies. A number of tools such as timers and counters are

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BioWin Patch : 6.2.7.3043 (May 2022)

A BioWin 6.2 patch was released today, taking the full version to 6.2.7.3043. The patch updates several default model and element parameters with respect to the Membrane Aerated Bioreactor (MABR) unit and improves the modeling of short-circuiting that may occur when continuously-fed sequencing batch reactors (SBR) are in settling mode. This 7-page document details the new developments

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BioWin Advantage 10.1 : Investigating Chemical Phosphorus Removal in BioWin 6

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter 10.1 : Investigating Chemical Phosphorus Removal in BioWin 6. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Introduction In this issue we will be exploring modeling of chemical phosphorus (P) removal in BioWin 6. BioWin 6 incorporates a new model for chemical P removal

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 6.2

The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 6.2. A more comprehensive description of the upgrade may be found in the “What’s New in BioWin 6.2” document in printable format. BioWin 6.2 includes a new element to model Membrane Aerated Bioreactors. This technology is gaining acceptance worldwide as an effective wastewater treatment

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 6.1

Download BioWin 6.1 The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 6.1. A comprehensive description of the upgrade may be found in the “What’s New in BioWin 6.1” document in printable or presentation format. BioWin 6.1 Upgrade Highlights : Separate Hydrolysis Rate for External Organics Additional State Variables in SSO Sulfur in

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BioWin Advantage 9.1 : Taking a Process Train Offline in BioWin

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter 9.1 : Taking a Process Train Offline in BioWin. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Introduction In this issue we will be exploring how to simulate the removal of a process train for service/maintenance (i.e. taking a train offline). The “trick” for

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 6.0

The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 6.0. New features in BioWin 6.0 can be divided into two main areas : Model Additions and Usability Upgrades. A more comprehensive description of the upgrade may be found in the “What’s New in BioWin 6.0” document in printable or presentation format. BioWin 6.0

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BioWin Patch : 5.3.0.1212 (June 2018)

The patch released today (BioWin 5.3.0.1212) addresses the following issues : Improved seeding in PST element. Minor fix to buttons that reset diffuser parameters to default values. Fix error when pasting the clipboard to a state variable vector in various dialogs. Change in SOTE calculation when media occupies a very large percent of total volume.

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User Group Meeting : June 18, 2018 at Starhotels in Bologna, Italy

EnviroSim will be participating in a User Group Meeting together with HR Wallingford and Innovyze on Monday June 18, 2018 at Starhotels in Bologna, Italy. There will be presentations on various topics from design to management of sewage systems, purifiers, aqueduct networks and waterways. Users will be presenting their experiences using InfoWorks and BioWin simulation

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BioWin Advantage 7.2 : Introducing the Granular Sludge Sequencing Tank

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter BioWin Advantage 7.2 : Introducing the Granular Sludge Sequencing Tank. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Introduction This issue describes the Granular Sludge Sequencing Tank (GSST) element introduced in BioWin Version 5.3. The document covers several aspects: The basic requirements for setting

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BioWin Patch : 5.3.0.1211 (March 2018)

The patch released today (BioWin 5.3.0.1211) addresses the following issues : Steady state tables in the Album only update during simulation when “Steady state simulation table updates” is checked in Customize. Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese language support added. Updated several BW Controller examples to simulate quicker. You can update using the automatic updater or by downloading the

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BioWin Advantage 7.1 : Illustrating pH Modeling in BioWin – Titrations of Acids and Bases

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses Illustrating pH Modeling in BioWin – Titrations of Acids and Bases. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Introduction pH is an important factor in simulating the performance of biological wastewater treatment processes, including activated sludge and anaerobic digestion.

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 5.3

The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 5.3. BioWin 5.3 contains a new Granular Sludge Sequencing Tank element to model this process, which is gaining acceptance worldwide as an effective wastewater treatment technology. BioWin 5.3 also contains an enhancement to the trickling filter element and refinements to model parameters. A more

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BioWin Advantage 6.1 : Using BioWin’s Model Builder Functionality

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses Using BioWin’s Model Builder Functionality. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Using BioWin’s Model Builder Functionality In this issue we will explore the use of BioWin’s Model Builder functionality. This powerful feature can be used to write extensions

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BioWin Patch : 5.2.0.1163 and PetWin Patch : 5.2.0.606 (June 2017)

The patches released today (BioWin 5.2.0.1163 and PetWin 5.2.0.606) address the following issues : Percent capture of ISS in Grit tank element correctly updates on exiting dialog. Adjusted scaling of two-sided hydraulic loading factor switch in Trickling filter element. Improved accounting of power used by Brush/Surface aerator elements in total power calculation. Adjusted parameter used

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EnviroSim Releases PetWin 5.2

The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of PetWin 5.2. PetWin 5.2 contains many exciting new updates that build upon the energy and operating cost features first introduced in BioWin 5.0, further expanding its capability as a plant management tool, and for comparing design alternatives.A more comprehensive description of the upgrade may be

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BioWin Patch : 5.2.0.1159 (March 2017)

The patch released today (BioWin 5.2.0.1159) fixes an error when editing old style PST elements, and fixes incorrect units for volumetric cost in sludge element. You can update using BioWin’s automatic updater or by downloading the latest version here. You can update using the automatic updater or by downloading the latest version here : BioWin Update    

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 5.2

The EnviroSim team is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 5.2. BioWin 5.2 contains many exciting new updates that build upon the energy and operating cost features first introduced in BioWin 5.0, further expanding its capability as a plant management tool, and for comparing design alternatives.A more comprehensive description of the upgrade may be found in a What’s

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Graphical Issues Resolved

On December 15th, we sent out a news release related to possible graphics issues in BioWin after a recent Microsoft Windows update. We have found a way to accommodate this problem in BioWin. To resolve the issue, update BioWin 5.1 either via the BW Updater, or by clicking on the button below to download the most recent BioWin

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 5.1

EnviroSim Associates is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 5.1. Building on the successful history of the BioWin line, BioWin 5.1 continues to provide rigorous mathematical models for wastewater treatment plant process simulation. The primary focus of this release has been to improve both steady state and dynamic simulation speed, particularly for (a) large

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BioWin Advantage 5.2 : Investigating Energy and Operating Cost Implications in BioWin

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses Energy and Operating Cost Implications in BioWin. Download Related Files Download PDF Version Introduction In this issue we will explore the new energy and operating cost functionality in BioWin 5.0. Simulations of plant design provides a robust method

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BioWin Advantage 5.1 : Simulating the Trickling Filter

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses Simulating the Trickling Filter. DOWNLOAD RELATED FILES DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION Introduction Introducing the Trickling Filter A Trickling Filter (TF) process flowsheet element was added in BioWin 4.0. This document will describe the features of the TF element and

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 5.0

EnviroSim Associates is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 5.0. Building on the successful history of the BioWin line, BioWin 5.0 continues to provide rigorous mathematical models to simulate operations in wastewater treatment plants. Click here for BioWin 5.0 Videos BioWin 5.0 contains many exciting new updates – the main focus areas of this BioWin

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WEF Eddy Wastewater Principles/Processes Medal for EnviroSim Team Members

EnviroSim team members will receive the prestigious WEF Eddy Wastewater Principles/Processes Medal for their paper “Ammonia-Based Feedforward and Feedback Aeration Control in Activated Sludge Processes” from the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The award will be presented during a ceremony at the organization’s 88th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference this fall in Chicago. The WEF Eddy

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EnviroSim Announces PetWin 4.1.1

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the release of PetWin 4.1.1. A comprehensive description of the upgrade may be found in a “New Developments in PetWin” document for PetWin 4.1.1 in PDF format. These will help to get you started in PetWin 4.1; more comprehensive information is provided in the user manual. PetWin 4.1.1 continues to

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BioWin Advantage 4.1 : Simulating Air and/or Mixing Shut-Off in a Bioreactor

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses Simulating Air and/or Mixing Shut-Off in a Bioreactor. DOWNLOAD RELATED FILES Introduction In this issue we will be exploring how to simulate air shut-off (eg. during construction or storm events etc) as a means for protecting against solids

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EnviroSim Announces BioWin 4.1.1

Following the release of BioWin 4.1 in August 2014, EnviroSim is pleased to announce the release of BioWin 4.1.1. In this release, we have greatly enhanced the utility and functionality of BioWin’s internal Notes Editor. Sharing information about your models with your colleagues is an important part of project workflow. Traditionally, many of us have

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EnviroSim发布最新的BioWin 4.1.1版本

EnviroSim很高兴地宣布最新版本的BioWin 4.1.1已经完全翻译成中文,现在可以提供给中国客户。 租赁客户和学术机构客户都可以通过这个链接随时免费升级。 在2013年7月1日之后购买的用户,可以免费升级到BioWin 4.1 – 如果系统提示您输入一个新代码,请与我们联系。 在2013年7月1日之前购买的用户,可以在这里购买升级到BioWin 4.1,费用是3300美元。 当从BioWin4.0升级到BioWin4.1,升级的链接将为您提供一个完整的安装程序,包括最新的设备驱动程序器。请注意,这个升级不会影响老版本的BioWin(BioWin4.0和更早的版本),因为这个升级的版本与原来的版本相互独立。这意味着用户可以获得升级的版本,同时保持他们原来的BioWin版本。 BioWin更新程序将不会自动升级BioWin4.0到BioWin4.1。你必须使用提供的链接完成整个安装程序。此后,更新程序会不断检查您的文件是最新的。 指南 点击下面的下载按钮。 点击保存,将安装文件保存到您的计算机。 当下载完成后,找到bw41setup.exe安装文件,并运行这个文件。 在安装完成之前,不要插入您的SafeNet钥匙。 BioWin4.1需要一个租赁激活密码 – 当你第一次运行BioWin时,会提示您输入这个密码。对于租赁和学术用户,您目前的激活密码对BioWin4.1仍然有效,只需输入和应用此密码来激活BioWin4.1。对于购买的用户,您可以点击这里购买升级到4.1。 说明:在旧版本BioWin中创建的文件可以在新版本的BioWin4.1.1中打开,但是,新版本中建立的文件在老版本中则不能打开。我们建议,在新版本BioWin4.1.1中打开的旧文件应该被保存在一个单独的目录中以便与原始文件分开。

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BioWin Advantage 3.2 : Introducing the Thermal Hydrolysis Unit

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses the Thermal Hydrolysis Unit. DOWNLOAD RELATED FILES DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION Introducing the Thermal Hydrolysis Unit In this issue we describe the thermal hydrolysis (TH) unit and demonstrate its application in a whole-plant simulation. The TH unit is used

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 4.1

EnviroSim Associates announces the release of BioWin 4.1. Building on the successful history of the BioWin line, BioWin 4.1 continues to provide rigorous mathematical models to simulate operations in wastewater treatment plants. Key additions to BioWin are a Thermal Hydrolysis Unit, a Submerged Aerated Filter and a Sidestream Media Bioreactor. A thermal hydrolysis (TH) element

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BioWin Advantage 3.1 : SRT Control Under Dynamic Conditions Using BW Controller

EnviroSim is pleased to announce the latest issue of “The BioWin Advantage” e-tech newsletter. This release discusses SRT Control Under Dynamic Conditions Using BW Controller. DOWNLOAD RELATED FILES “The BioWin Advantage” is published quarterly; to subscribe please click here.   SRT Control Under Dynamic Conditions Using BW Controller Introduction In this issue we will compare

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EnviroSim to present at the 18th European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference in Manchester UK

EnviroSim is pleased to be presenting at the 18th European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference in Manchester UK.  The paper, entitled “The full picture for costs and energy recovery: liquid and solids treatment and what goes on in between”, will provide insight into the relationship between the liquid and solids trains and how digester performance

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NOVEMBER 2013 : Biowin Training in Manchester, UK

EnviroSim has scheduled 3-day Combination Intro/Advanced and Calibration BioWin Training Courses in Manchester, UK for November 2013. 3-DAY INTRO/ADVANCED : November 13-15, 2013 CALIBRATION : November 21-22, 2013 Venue: The Palace Hotel Oxford Street Manchester, UK, M60 7HA www.palacehotelmanchestercity.co.uk   REGISTRATION : Online registration for courses is now available. Please notify me when new courses are scheduled!  

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EnviroSim Releases BioWin 4.0 with Enhanced Greenhouse Gas Modeling Features

EnviroSim Associates announces the release of BioWin 4.0 with capabilities to model nitrous oxide, methane and carbon dioxide emissions – key greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced in wastewater treatment plants. Building on the successful history of the BioWin line, BioWin 4.0 continues to provide rigorous mathematical models to simulate operations in wastewater treatment plants, now with

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New EnviroSim Website!

EnviroSim is excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. www.envirosim.com goes live today, Friday June 14th, 2013. One of our main goals was to build a user-friendly and simple to navigate site. The fresh new look incorporates a low-hierarchical navigational structure, and has been updated with the latest information about our products

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EnviroSim: New Team Member Bill To

EnviroSim is delighted to welcome a new team member, Bill To. Bill is a technology marketing executive with skill in business-to-business marketing and sales of technology products.  In his early career as a process engineer, Bill worked for Aspen Technology in chemical process modeling and at General Electric Plastics.  His marketing and business development career

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