Water Purification Technology, Volume. 44, Issue 7, 13(2025)

Application Progress of BioWin Modeling Software in Urban WWTPs

ZHANG Yan*
Author Affiliations
  • Shanghai Chengtou Wastewater Treatment Co, Ltd, Shanghai 201203, China
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    Received: Oct. 23, 2024

    Accepted: Aug. 25, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 25, 2025

    The Author Email: ZHANG Yan (zhang4882479@163.com)

    DOI:10.15890/j.cnki.jsjs.2025.07.002

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