# reactor

Reactor: Advanced Hydraulic Tank & Biological Process Simulator

A comprehensive reactor class for wastewater treatment simulation featuring plug flow hydraulics, ASM1-ASM3 biological modeling, and multi-sectional concentration tracking. Implements hydraulic retention time calculations, dispersion modeling, and real-time biological reaction kinetics for accurate process simulation.

Key Features:

Plug Flow Hydraulics: Multi-section reactor with configurable sectioning factor and dispersion modeling
ASM1 Integration: Complete biological nutrient removal modeling with 13 state variables (COD, nitrogen, phosphorus)
Dynamic Volume Control: Automatic section management with overflow handling and retention time calculations
Oxygen Transfer: Saturation-limited O2 transfer with Fick's law slowdown effects and solubility curves
Real-time Kinetics: Continuous biological reaction rate calculations with configurable time acceleration
Weighted Averaging: Volume-based concentration mixing for accurate mass balance calculations
Child Registration: Integration with diffuser systems and upstream/downstream reactor networks
Supports complex biological treatment train modeling with temperature compensation, sludge calculations, and comprehensive process monitoring for wastewater treatment plant optimization and regulatory compliance.

