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Loffill, E.1, Alkhaddar, R.M.1, Phipps, D.A.1 and Faram, M.2, 1The Liverpool Centre for Environmental Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, 2Hydro
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Aerated continuously operated upflow filters (COUFs) such as the DynaOxy® device are a technology that is undergoing rapid uptake across […]
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Barcock, N.1 and Scannell, C.2,Metoc plc, UK, 2Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, UK
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Cog Moors waste water treatment works (WwTW) is the first in the UK to benefit from a new stormwater UV […]
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Professor Issy Caffoor, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Environmental Sustainability KTN,
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‘Water is the new oil’, and carbon is the currency which will drive the Water Sector to make significant changes […]
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Barter, P.1 and Novellino, M.2, 1Hydro International, UK, 2 Parkson Corporation, UK
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The Cost of Aeration • Aeration consumes 54-97% of total energy depending on configuration (Young and Koopman, 1991) • Energy […]
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Adam, J. and Simon, T., Celtic Anglian Water, Ireland
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Celtic Anglian Water is the leading water and wastewater services provider in Ireland. The company operates a number of wastewater […]
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Clarke, D.* and Marggraff, M. GEA 2H Water Technologies
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Carbon Footprint of processes has become an evaluative feature Wastewater Treatment Process Applications. The first section of this is paper […]
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Oliver, B., Evans, B., Bowen, A., Evans, R., Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
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Abstract: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has developed an innovative sludge strategy for AMP5, moving away from energy intensive thermal drying […]
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Gedara, S.1, Le, M.S.1, Murray, C.2, Chaney K.2, Tyrrel S. 3 and Godwin, R.J.3 , 1United Utilities PLC, 2Harper Adams University College, 3Cranfield University
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Abstract: The Waste Strategy for England 2007 emphasises the importance of maintaining appropriate routes for recycling and disposal of sewage […]
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Taylor, M.1, Rollett, A,J.1, Tompkins, D.2, Chambers, B.J.1, 1ADAS Gleadthorpe, 2WRAP
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Abstract: Anaerobic digestion (AD) involves the breakdown of biodegradable materials (such as household food waste, livestock slurry and waste from […]
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Chambers, B.J.1, Nicholson, F.1, Chadwick, D.R.2, Smith, S.R.3, Black,S.4, Lewington, M.5, 1ADAS Gleadthorpe, 2North Wyke Research Centre, 3Imperial College London, 4Anglian Water, 5Thames Water
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Abstract: Biosolids are a valuable source of crop available nutrients and organic matter that can help to maintain and improve […]
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Tornes, O.1, Johnsen, G.1, Norgaard, E.2, 1IVAR IKS, Norway, 2HØST Valuable Waste AS, Norway
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Abstract: Experiences with development of organic fertiliser products at the IVAR IKS in Stavanger have shown that thermally dried biosolids […]
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Winter, P. and Pearce, P., Thames Water Research and Development
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Abstract: It is common practice in the UK Water Industry to blend surplus activated sludge (SAS) and primary sludge prior […]
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Nielsen, S.1, and Cooper, D.2, 1Orbicon A/S, 2ARM Ltd
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Abstract: There are important differences in the environmental perspectives and costs involved in mechanical sludge dewatering followed by disposal on […]
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Wild, R., Severn Trent Water
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Abstract: During 2008, Severn Trent Water constructed an Acid Phase Digestion plant at Derby Wastewater Treatment Works, in the East […]
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Bungay, S.1, O’Hara, L.2, Baloch, M.L.3, 1Monsal Ltd, 2Geneco Ltd, 3Jacobs Engineering
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Abstract: Anaerobic digestion involves a consortium of bacteria, with the degradation of complex particulate sludge solids being described as a […]
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Garbutt, S.1, Dutt, S.1, Martin, J.1, Rawlinson, D.2, 1Aker Solutions, 2Northumbrian Water Ltd
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Abstract: In August 2009 Aker Solutions began commissioning three advanced digesters at Northumbrian Waters’ Bran Sands Site. The digesters were […]
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McCausland, C. and McGrath, S., Celtic Anglian Water
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Abstract: The sludge stream at Ringsend WWTP in Dublin was recently expanded to include a third CAMBI hydrolysis stream and […]
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Maurice Bottomley, European Sales Manager, Applied Chemicals Anwendungs Technik
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Abstract: The waste and waste water management industry, like many other sectors, faces numerous challenges in meeting its IPPC (Integrated […]
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James Scott-Bowden, Managing Director, ERG (Air Pollution Control)
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Abstract: With an ever increasing focus on sustainability, the municipal recycling sector is increasingly locating waste recycling facilities in urban […]
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Dr Nigel Gibson, Principal Odour Consultant, AEA Group
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Abstract: Odour management plans offer a structured way of understanding and managing odour problems, and is the approach adopted by […]
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Kopp, J.1 and Kleiven, H.2, Rasmus, H.2, Möller, P.2, 1Thilo Kopmann Amperverband, Germany, 2Cambi Norway
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Keywords: thermal hydrolysis, sewage sludge digestion, sewage sludge dewatering, CAMBI® Process, full-scale application for waste, activated sludge Introduction: The thermal hydrolysis […]
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Nicoletti, R.1 , Ham, L.1 , Knight, N.1 , and Naylor, L.2 , 1 Siemens Water Technologies Corp. 2 Apple Environmental Services
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Abstract: Evolving changes in biosolids management programs and industry demands prompted Siemens Water Technologies to conduct Mechanically Enhanced Biodrying (MEB) […]
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Bosgraaf, R.R., Marchek, K.A., Siemens Water Technologies, Holland
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Abstract: This paper presents the J-Vap Process, a filter press dewatering/vacuum drying technology and its application as a biosolids dewatering […]
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Basgallop, R. and Willoughby, N., Andritz UK, Ltd
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Abstract: The industrial world over, at any one time, many types of process technology are being promoted, tested, purchased and […]
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Thunberg, A., Käppala Association, Sweden
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Abstract: At the Käppala wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Stockholm, Sweden, a novel approach for dewatering of sewage sludge has […]
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Krauss, W., Bucher Unipektin AG, Switzerland
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Abstract: Bacteria from a young SAS which only removed carbon from contaminated, but well aerated water had not been under […]
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Huppert, M., Bucher Unipektin AG, Switzerland
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Innovative dewatering technology Bucher Unipektin is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of machines and systems for efficient solid-liquid separation […]
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Barratt, P. and Spooner, J., Eco-Solids International
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Abstract: Cellruptor is a particle and cell disruption technology which has a number of applications for pre-treatment of biomass feedstocks […]
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Lems, R. and Dirkse, E., DMT Environmental Technology, The Netherlands
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Abstract: More and more effort is being put in the utilization of bio-solids. Bio-solids can be an important source for […]
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Riches, S.1, Oliver, B.2, Newton, J., Green, D., 1Anglian Water, 2Imtech Process
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Anglian Water has led the UK Water industry in successfully developing and delivering four Advanced Digestion plants in AMP4. These […]
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Roy, S., City Waste Bioenergy Solutions
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Abstract: Biomass is an energy source which is a stable alternative to petroleum. In addition to transportation fuel, biomass can […]
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Kepp, U., Patrick Nolan Consulting Ltd
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Abstract: The majority of anaerobic digestion plants built today is to the design of typical agricultural plants from central Europe. […]
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Bauerschlag, N., Kaufield, S., Pretz, Th., RWTH Aachen University, Germany
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Abstract: Over the past decade 3.8 million tonnes of biowaste have been collected annually in curb side collection systems in […]
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Le, M.S. and Hu, R., United Utilities Group Plc
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Abstract: Historically, digestion was simply regarded as a mean for sludge stabilisation to avoid odour nuisance. Over the years, as […]
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Langen, M.1, and Mitchinson, J.2, 1HTP Ingenieurgesellschaft PartG, 2MWH UK Ltd
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Abstract: Processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) before Anaerobic Digestion (AD) incurs a significant cost both in terms of capital […]
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Butterworth, W.R., Land Network International Ltd
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Abstract: This paper is NOT about “renewable” fuels. It IS about the cost of fuels which are renewable and sustainable. […]
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Ghatnekar, S.D., Ghatnekar , S.S., Ghalsasi – Dighe, D.S., Biotechnology Resource Centre, India
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Abstract: Everyday 160-170 tonnes of municipal bio-solid waste is collected by Kolhapur Municipal Corporation and handed over to Zoom Biofertilizers […]
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Auty, D.1, Brownhill, T.1, Harrison, D.2, 1Entec, 2Monsal Ltd
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Abstract: This paper intends to provide some clarity over how much organic material is available for anaerobic digestion in the […]
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Smith, K.A.1, Gahkani, A.S.2, Sagoo, E.1, Shelley, S.J.3, Hobbs, P.4, 1ADAS UK Ltd, 2Bruker Optics Ltd, 3Eurofins Laboratories Ltd, 4North Wyke Research
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Abstract: Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) has been developed for estimation of the nutrient content of livestock manures and biosolids […]
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Litterick, A., Earthcare Technical Ltd.
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Abstract: This project determined, through a combination of visual/tactile assessments of potential constituents, laboratory tests, manufacture of test topsoil blends […]
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Brière de l’Isle, B., Pitchers, R., Turrell, J., WRc plc
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Abstract: The UK planning process for a waste treatment plant requires a robust assessment of the environmental risks that may […]
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Pepper, I.L., Quanrud, D.M. Takizawa, K., Gerba, C., The University of Arizona
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Abstract: We evaluated the fate of two emerging contaminants: endocrine disruptors that are known to be in Class B biosolids, […]
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Lotito, A.M.1, Fratino, U.1, Lotito, V.2, Mininni, G.2, Blonda, M.3, 1Politecnico di Bari, 2CNR-IRSA, Water Research Institute, National Research Council, 3ARPA-Puglia, Apulian Regional Agency for Environmental Protection (Italy)
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Abstract: Agricultural use is one of the best options for sewage sludge management, whenever sludge quality is suitable with respect […]
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Evans, T., Tim Evans Environment
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Abstract: This paper will review, from the perspective of a Soil Scientist, the lessons learnt from creating the largest biosolids […]
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Auty, D.1, and Fountain, P.2, 1Entec UK Ltd, 2Thames Water, UK
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Abstract: This paper provides a relevant and applicable example of the adage that ‘you can’t manage what you can’t measure’. […]
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Edgington, R.M.1 and Tattersall, J.2, 1United Utilities, 2Black & Veatch
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Abstract: Davyhulme WwTW is United Utilities’ largest sewage and sludge treatment facility. Currently, circa 2000Nm3/h of biogas produced by the […]
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Lems, R. and Dirkse, E., DMT Environmental Technology, The Netherlands
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Abstract: More and more effort is being put in the utilization of bio-solids. Bio-solids can be an important source for […]
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Hunt, P. and Tze Yen, C., AECOM design Build
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Abstract: The implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment, CRC, has placed considerable pressure on the water utilities to look at […]
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Barber, W.P.F., United Utilities, UK
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Abstract Renewable energy and carbon reduction targets are generating a great deal of interest in the production of a methane-enriched […]
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Lems, R. and Dirkse, E., DMT Environmental Technology, The Netherlands
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Abstract: For ages mankind has been producing waste. In prehistoric days this waste was mainly recycled and used for e.g. […]
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Gomez, E. and Schulte-Schulze Berndt, A., Schmack CARBOTECH GmbH
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Abstract: With the amendment of the renewable obligation certificates (ROCs) on 2009 to the electricity produced by cogeneration units on […]
