Ecosystems of a series of linked treatment ponds for oil refinery effluent are modeled by state variable techniques and simulated using a digital computer. The model response verifies the observed behavior of the pond series. A control philosophy, using pond series flow rate and feedback aeration, and a measure of system performance, using biological indicators, are both developed. A computer optimization search is conducted in order to maximize system performance.

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