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Nguyen, P.Y., Ferreira, A.L.M., Pacheco-Ruiz, S., and Lens, P.N.L., University of Galway, Ireland
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With the Green Deal, Europe aims to decarbonize by 2050 and renewable gas (including biogas and biomethane) will be central […]
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Hoffmann Casas, N., Universidad de La Frontera, Chile
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) positively affects energy structure optimization, greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental protection. In this sense, many studies have […]
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Braine, M., Khan, S. ad Kearnes, M., University of New South Wales, Australia
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Introduction The global response to biosolids follows comparable strategies although with varying priorities and with most still on the path […]
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Cloy, J. and Kitching, N., Fidra, UK
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The Problem Bioresources contain essential plant nutrients and soil health enhancing organic matter. Recycling bioresources to land reduces reliance on […]
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Sanchez, J., SEM Energy, UK
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The challenge of responsibly – and economically – reducing and treating food waste, slurry, sewage sludge and manure is an […]
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Carraro, G., Smolarczyk, K.,Moestedt, J., Verken, T. and Enrich-Prast, A., Linkoeping University (LIU), Sweden
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WWTPs are large emitters of GHG (Fig. A). These can be mitigated by treating the sewage sludge via AD to […]
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Taylor, M.1, Grieve. D.1, and Rollett, A.2, 1Grieve Strategic, UK, 2RSK ADAS, UK
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Rationale for the study ➢ Provide an assessment for the whole country (typically studies undertaken for individual companies) ➢ Support […]
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Braine, M., Khan, S. and Kearnes, M., University of New South Wales, Australia
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What are the management trends for biosolids? Can a multidimensional view of management reveal gaps? Does successful risk management need […]
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Pepper, I., University of Arizona WEST CENTER, USA
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DATA COLLECTION FROM THREE TYPES OF SITES Primary PFAS source sites: fire training areas, manufacturing plants Secondary source sites: biosolid […]
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Flatabø, G.Ø1,2, Svennevik, O.K.1, Nilsen, P.J.1, Wien, A.1 and Bergland, W.H.2, 1Vow ASA, Norway, 2University of South-Eastern Norway
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Case study – industrial and lab tests Lindum biogas plant, Drammen, Norway. THP before digester. Feedstock: sludge + grease +fish […]
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Taylor, M. and Grieve, D., Assured Biosolids Limited, UK
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Contaminants of potential concern Heavy metals and other potentially toxic elements – already controlled Other POPs of interest – PFAS/PFOS, […]
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Stewart, M.1, Talboys, P.1, Luqmani, B.1, Pari, G.1, Wilson, R.1, Wong, W.2, Cox, K.2 and Greenfield, M.2, 1AtkinsRéalis, UK, 2Wessex Water, UK
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Driving Change in Bioresources Strategy Uncertainty over landbank Emerging contaminants & microplastics Transition to net-zero and beyond
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Paul Fountain, Senior Consultant Biosolids, Thames Water, UK
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Main Reflections: 1. Process needs to stay at the core of changes 2. The interconnectedness of things 3. Importance of […]
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Clive Humphreys, Senior Advisor, Environment Agency, UK
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AGENDA • Overview of the IED • Implementation process • IED and the English water companies • Environmental challenges and […]
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Anita Manns, Senior Associate, Mott MacDonald Ltd, UK
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What? The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is transposed into UK law through the EU Exit Regulations and sits in EPR. […]
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Alexander, Z.,1 Williams, T.,1 Kraakman, B.1 and Devlin, D.2, 1Jacobs, UK, 2Dŵr Cymru, UK
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Agenda 1. The drying challenge – why this is a problem worth solving 2. The Dune process 3. Results 4. […]
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Morris, P., Touronen, J., Recktenwald, M., Nikkarinen, J., van Rossum, R., Sluijter, B., Ahlgren, J. and Aubeuf-Prieur, P., Kemira, Finland
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Why are we having sustainability at such high importance in our strategy? Unless immediate, rapid and large-scale action is taken […]
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Panter, K., Consultant, UK
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Traditionally sewage treatment plant (STP) is designed with the objective of meeting the final effluent limits in mind and any […]
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Belcher, H.1, Gibson, M.2 and Martin, N.2, 1Severn Trent Water, UK, 2Orege, UK
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Abstract Anaerobic Digestion is the established technology for the treatment of wastewater sludges to produce biogas and the soil conditioning […]
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Forster, E., Hanson, J.D., and Deighton, J., GEA Westfalia Separator Division, UK
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Impacts of G-force on dewatering centrifuge capacity and performance. An explanation of the G – Volume scaling methodology. Hypothesis 1 […]
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Foster, D., Huber Technology, UK
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The Status Quo Circa 73% of municipal sludge is treated via Anaerobic Digestion & around 22% via Lime Stabilisation Smaller […]
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Hafeez, N.1, Maguire, K.2, 1Veolia, UK, 2Cambi, Norway
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Blacknell, H., Hach, UK
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Why Are We Listening? Optimal Power Production Maximise throughput and biogas generation Protect biology Minimise risk of souring and downtime […]
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Ward, F.1, Parry, I.1, Holthofer, D.1, Mulliner, R.2, Merry, J.3, Bowen, A.4, 1Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, 2AD Ingenuity, 3Stantec, 4Morgan Sindall, UK
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What has been the impact? Increased plant throughput’s / Increased stability Increased consumer availability (Gas to Grid, CHP’s and Boilers) […]
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Agreed project objectives Bring together the English water industry, environmental and economic regulators and other key stakeholders to collaborate and […]
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Bungay, S.1, Mann, J.2, Goodwin, T.2., 1Mott MacDonald, UK 2Marches Biogas, UK
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Abstract Anaerobic digestion is widely used as a method for stabilising sewage sludge. Under anaerobic conditions, the organic matter in […]
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Smith, R. and Gonzalez, C., Jacobs, UK
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To comply with the IED Emissions to Air and Appropriate Measures, the legislation directs WaSCs towards recovery or abatement of […]
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Bajon Fernandez, Y., Hiniduma Gamage, K. and Rivas Casado, M., Cranfield University, UK
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Sources of anthropogenic methane Poorly managed organic wastes Coal mines Oil and gas Other sources Net zero by 2030 includes […]
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Dittmann, M.1, Willoughby, N.2, Pedersen, l.3, Knörle, U.1 and Nielsen, P.H.3, 1ELIQUO TECHNOLOGIES, Germany, 2ELIQUO HYDROK, UK, 3VandCenter Syd, Denmark
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Methane problem on WWTPS. The problem: Diffuse climate-damaging methane emissions in the sludge treatment stages downstream digestion from residual biogas […]
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Carraro, G., Smolarczyk, K., Moestedt, J., Verken, T. and Enrich-Prast, A., Linkoeping University (LIU), Sweden
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Linköping Nykvarn WWTP • 300 m3/day sludge • Digestate phases separation • Liquid fraction to Sharon N biological removal • […]
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Piano, E., Arup, UK
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The presentation emphasises the importance of working within planetary boundaries in biosolids management. Key strategies include maximising biogas production, recovering […]
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Barber, B., Cambi, Inc., USA
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The wastewater sector is a major source of CH4 emission, contributing to 5–8% of global anthropogenic CH4 emissions, just following […]
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Le Roux, A., Stantec, UK
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What is BEAM? About — Biosolids GHGs – www.biosolidsghgs.org • BEAM*2022 is a spreadsheet modelling tool that calculates net operational […]
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Amanda Lake, Jacobs, UK
Ewart Cox, Assentech, UK
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We know where our methane emissions are: • Sewer emissions – significant 25% • Anaerobic digestion – the rest 75% […]
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- Dr David Tompkins, Associate Director – Water Sector Circular Economy, WSP, UK
- Tamsyn Kennedy, Circular Economy Lead, Research & Innovation, Scottish Water
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Brief presentations followed by an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A
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Steve Bungay, Technical Director, Wastewater Process Emissions, Mott MacDonald, UK
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Some of the challenges facing Anaerobic Digestion • Contaminated Feedstock – Forever chemicals, Microplastics, AMR • Plant Incidents – Tank […]
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Richard Brindle, Head of Bioresources Strategy, United Utilities
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Bioresources: Future end point scenarios Our future asset planning is dependent on whether we can continue to use land bank […]
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Ana Soares, Professor of Biotechnology Engineering, Lead of the Resource Recovery Community, Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University, UK
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Sludge liquors are typically 1-2% inlet flow but can increase the nutrient load: ammonia by 25% (no BNR) and 30% […]
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Lavender, P. and Oliver, B., Royal HaskoningDHV, UK
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Smart technology to optimise Anaerobic Digestion Key Benefits Operational benefits* ◼ More sludge degradation (+15 to +25 %) ◼ Higher […]
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Lavender, P.1, and Riches, S.2, 1Royal HaskoningDHV, UK 2Anglian Water, UK
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The sustainable energy efficient route to advanced digestion Hydrolysis & Pasteurisation • Hydrolysis –first stage methane production • Thermal (THP) […]
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Williams, M., Thermal Process Systems, Inc., USA
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Anaerobic Digestion Challenges Nutrient Recycle from Dewatering Ammonia Production Phosphorus Release Struvite Hydrogen Sulfide […]
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Srb, M.1, Sýkora, P.1, Čech, P.1, Lánský, M.1, Rosický, J.2, Jeníček, P.3, Hartig, K.4, and Jindřich, S.5, 1Pražské vodovody a kanalizace, 2Pražská vodohospodářská společnost, 3University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 4Sweco a.s., 5D-plus, Czech Republic
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Future • Refurbishment of Existing water line (2024-2028) • Following reconstruction of sludge management • Planned capacity 1.5 mil PE […]
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Merry, J., Stantec, UK
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Abstract Restrictions to the UK practice of applying treated biosolids to agricultural land could require storage of biosolids for periods […]
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Black, J., AtkinsRéalis, UK
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➢ What’s the question ? ➢ Baseline boundaries ➢ Model configuration (briefly) ➢ Outputs ➢ Sensitivity ➢ Conclusions For anaerobic […]
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Auerbach, E.,1, Vergara Romero, L.1, Rosentel, J.2, 1Arcadis Consulting, UK, 2Capital Region Water, USA
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Abstract From 2018 to present, Capital Region Water (CRW) has been developing a programme to enhance energy recovery from its […]
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Devlin, D., Parry, I., Pick, M., Gerado, M., Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, UK
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Abstract E coli levels in biosolids are routinely tested for compliance in accordance with the biosolids assurance scheme. During routine […]
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Parry, D., Sandino, J., Williams, T., Alexander, Z., Fairley-Wax, M., Jacobs, UK
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Caldicellulosiruptor bescii (C. bescii) is a hyper-thermophilic anaerobic bacteria ▪ C. bescii was isolated in a geothermally heated freshwater pool […]
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Sahu, A.K.1, Balasundaram, G.2, Gahlot, P.2, Tyagi, V.K.3, Kazmi, A.A.2, Kleiven, H.1, 1Cambi Group AS, Norway, 2Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India, 3National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, India
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▪ Objectives ▪ Pilot scale CambiTHP and AD setup ▪ Organic Micro Pollutants overview ▪ Results ▪ Key Take-aways Objectives […]
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Burger, F.1, Brown, G.2 and Panter, P.3, 1Agriman Pty Ltd, South Africa, 2Dikubu Water Solutions Pty Ltd, South Africa, 3Private consultant, UK
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Carbon in stable Humus form, determines soil fertility. Soil with Humus: • Holds nutrients and prevents leaching – CEC • […]
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Leclerc, D., Nadarajan, E. and Parker-Dennison, M., MWH Treatment, UK
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TRA Central Regional Wastewater System ▪ In service since 1959 ▪ Connected to 20 cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area […]
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Hmaissia, A.1, Vanneckhaute, C.1 Bareha, Y.1, Hernández, E.M.1, and Boivin, S.2, 1Laval University, Canada, 2Ville de Québec, Canada
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Developing knowledge-based approaches for the start-up of full-scale ▪ Establishing a general decision-support tool (database) for the start-up of CSTR […]
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Jones, J. and Wolbrink, T., Nijhuis Saur Industries, The Netherlands
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• Centrate from decanter after thermophilic digester (NH4=2,5 g/l) • Determination of performance matrix • temperature variation: 55-70 C • […]
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Brindle, R., United Utilities, UK, Dr Maureen Wakefield, Fera Science Ltd
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Why Insects Waste Reduction & Contribution to Circular Economy Insects are highly efficient in the rapid conversion of organic waste […]
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Borchi, C.1, Di Bianca, M.1, Salimbeni, A.1, Rizzo, A.R.1 and Chiaramonti, D.2, 1RE-CORD, Scarperia e San Piero, University of Florence, Italy, 2RE-CORD, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy, 2Polytechnic of Turin, Italy
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INTRODUCTION ➢ THE PRODUCED AMOUNT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE IN EUROPE (EU27) CAN BE ESTIMATED AS APPROXIMATELY 10 MILLION TONNES, DRY […]
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Di Bianca, M.1, Salimbeni, A.1,2, Borchi, C.2, Rizzo, A.M.1,2 and Chiaramonti, D.2,3, 1RE-CORD, University of Florence, Department of Industrial Engineering, Italy, 2RE-CORD, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy, 3Polytechnic of Turin, Italy
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Raw Materials Recovery from Sewage Sludge Pyrolysis Char Pyrolysis oil Permanent gases Sewage sludge slow pyrolysis Objectives Sludge volume reduction […]
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Blytt, L.1, Kelkar, U.2, Goel, P.2 and Ahuja, S.3, 1Norwaste AS, Norway, 2NJS Engineers India Pvt. Ltd., India, 3Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies, India
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India is currently in the early stages of defining and establishing a circular economy for biosolids derived from sewage treatment […]
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Cassidy, L., SEM Energy Ltd, UK
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Traditional methods of slurry handling are no longer viable. Neither are they compliant with legislation, particularly in the growing number […]
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Wilson, R., AtkinsRealis, UK
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01 Introduction to Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) 02 Outputs 03 Fate of Contaminants 04 Key Players 05 Integration 06 Conclusions Global […]
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Willoughby, N.1, Dittmann, M.2, O’Brien, L.1 and Knörle, U.2, 1Eliquo Hydrok, UK, 2Eliquo Technologies GmbH
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Questions • Why carbonisation of biosolids? • Requirements for carbonisation of biosolids? • Which process steps do we need for […]
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Mischler, J-F., Bucher Unipektin AG, Switzerland
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Lescar WWTP (built between 1980 and 2006) Extended aeration activated sludge plant Capacity: 200 000 PE Current sludge treatment = […]
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Robinson, G., Bioresen Ltd, UK
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The municipal wastewater in Europe contains a potential chemical energy of 87,500 GWh per year in its organic fraction, which […]
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McLeod, A.1, Kennedy, T.2, Pryor, M.1, Lake, A.1, Kosova, E.1 and Barrera Cano, L.1, 1Jacobs, UK 2Scottish Water, UK
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Scottish Water’s sludge challenge – a few key points c.100,000 tDS raw sludge produced each year Bulk produced & treated […]
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Wieth, C., AquaGreen ApS, Denmark
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You may face challenges Urban wastewater treatment directive • Removal of pharmaceuticals, microplastic • Energy neutrality Sewage sludge directive • […]
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Pedros, P.1 and Brown, R.2, 1Mott MacDonald, UK, 2Iowa State University, USA
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Outline • Thermochemical Processes Emerging in US • Reasons for Interest in Thermochemical Processes in US • Reconsideration of Definition […]
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James Thomas, Process Engineer – TerrAffix Soil Solutions Ltd
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A circular economy approach to waste materials using Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage Negative Emissions Technology at source. Carbonisation: A […]
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Szabolcs Pap, Researcher – Water Technologist, Environmental Research Institute
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Heating this to a high temperature under restricted oxygen conditions is referred to as pyrolysis. Sludge can be produced from […]
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Peter Gronbjerg, Owner – PyroDry
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Creating value out of SEWAGE SLUDGE! • Complete treatment (drying and thermal treatment) of dewatered sewage sludge to an intermediate […]
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Richard Jackson, Director – Standard Gas Technologies Ltd
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This presentation considers not “how pyrolysis can treat sewage sludge” but “why pyrolysis is not already used”? There is one […]
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Peter Talboys, Bioresources Associate – Atkins and Dr Yadira Bajon-Fernandez, Senior Lecturer in Bioresources Science and Engineering – Cranfield Water Science Institute
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Create a better understanding of… Operability, maintainability, availability, resource capability Potential asset / technology configurations, technological readiness Carbon capture potential, […]
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Larissa Nicholas, Impact and Engagement Officer – Swansea University
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Faecal sludge • Faecal sludge differs from sewage sludge in that it has not passed through a sewered sanitation system. […]
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Maria Dittmann, Product Manager – ELIQUO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
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Why carbonisation of biosolids? • Production of a biochar which can be used as… • Soil improver • P-rich fertilizer […]
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Maria Pimenta Ocampo, EBRI Research Associate – Aston University
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Waste valorisation through thermal treatments Alternative P- fertilisers from Sewage Sludge (PhD) Biochar and sustainable materials demonstrator Problem statement Agriculture […]
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Jo Burgess, Head of Trial Reservoir Programs, Isle Utilities, UK
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Trial reservoir design, validation & assessment It is: Evergreen (i.e. the repaid loans are recycled into further trials) Open to […]
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Nathan Wield, Wastewater Operations West Manager, Ross Brand, Transformation Team Manager, Craig Reid, Wastewater Ops Team Leader, Scottish Water, UK
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The Exemplar programme is connecting data & insight to allow WW site operations to optimise site performance and drive greater […]
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David Thomas, Technical Director – Wastewater, Mott MacDonald, UK
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Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant, Auckland Digital twin (DT) developed in 2020 to support commissioning of a new 4th MLE (Modified […]
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Andy Thornton, & Richard Addison, Hach, UK
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Aeration blower control Fixed dissolved oxygen set point control Currently the most commonly used control system. 2 controllers connected in […]
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Sophia Schüller, Research Associate, Research Institute for Water Management and Climate Future, RWTH Aachen University (FiW e.V.), Germany
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Phosphorus as a critical raw material Phosphorus recycling from wastewater • Recycling technologies have so far only been tested on […]
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Paul Wisdom, Senior Process Engineer, Power & Water, UK
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Challenges facing Water companies regarding P-removal in AMP7 & AMP8 WINEP Rural sites Pressure on costs & deliveries ‘Net Zero […]
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Jeremy Biddle, Technical Director, Bluewater Bio, UK
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Advance Purchase of FilterClear Plant • Allows water companies to mitigate against delivery risk and inflation >£10m of advanced orders […]
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Jason Stopps, Principal Environmental Scientist, Atkins, UK
Rosie Nelson, Catchment Initiatives Analyst, Thames Water, UK
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Evenlode catchment Headwater of the River Thames Situated in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire 178km of rivers 19 STW’s Around 400 landholdings […]
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Simon Radford, Sales Manager, Evoqua Water Technologies, UK
Flemming Wessman, CEO, Enwa AS, Norway
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Water Market in Norway 1. Old infrastructure. 2. Population increase in major cities 3. New & stricter regulations. 4. Nutrient […]
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Chris Thornton, Secretary General, European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESSP), France
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Context: European Green Deal 2019 Farm-to-Fork Strategy Biodiversity Strategy both fix this target for 2030: – reduce nutrient losses by […]
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Brandy Nussbaum, Sales Manager, Veolia AnoxKaldnes, Sweden
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Our trusted MBBR solution now with Biological P removal-you can have your cake and eat it too. Why is biological […]
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Ben Hazard, Process Engineer, Te-Tech Process Solutions, UK
Connor Sandalls, Process Engineer, Southern Water, UK
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Process Commissioning The te-cycTM plant was commissioned with the new Low TP permit already in force Initial commissioning undertaken in […]
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Ana Soares, Professor of Biotechnology Engineering, Cranfield University, UK
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P removal: current state of the art Driven by regulation • Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive • Water Frame Work Directive […]
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Ziye Dai, Innovation Technical Expert, Severn Trent Water, UK
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o Spernal R2IC 80,000 PE ASPs receive domestic sewage and centrate o In-line process monitoring COD of […]
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Ziye Dai, Innovation Technical Expert, Severn Trent Water, UK
Craig Lewis, Air Quality Solutions Manager, SUEZ – Smart & Environmental Solutions, UK
Robert Kelly, Commercial & Business Development Director, SUEZ Air & Climate, France
Clement Romand, Actilayer Product Owner – SUEZ Air Solutions France
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The road to net zero & the N2O challenge N2O has a global warming potential (GWP) 265-298 times higher […]
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Steve Bungay, Technical Director & Anna Whitmore, Senior Digital Consultant, Mott MacDonald, UK
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Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from wastewater treatment plants. However, the underlying mechanisms […]
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Stephen Palmer, Technical Director, Stantec, UK
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The metagenomics of the municipal wastewater treatment is in the first instance driven by wastewater selection pressures which is why […]
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Stefano Giacalone, Head: Wastewater & Resource Recovery, BMA, UK
David Inman, Innovation Projects Manager, Anglian Water, UK
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Content Context and Project Objectives • Uncertainty around wastewater process emissions factors and interventions mitigation potential Is this […]
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Paul Lavender, Director Water Utilities (UK), Royal HaskoningDHV, UK
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Our Twinn Aquasuite smart water technology monitors, analyses, visualises and controls the performance of (waste)water infrastructure through predictive analytics and […]
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Geoff Cooper-Smith, Senior Process Technologist, Eliquo Hydrok, UK
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Mecana……….. • Has an established and proven record for micropollutant removal. • Offers cost-effective treatment. • Is a technology that […]
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Hans Wouters, Managing Director, Brightwork BV, Netherlands
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Micropollutants, present in effluent from municipal waste water treatment plants, may affect the aquatic environment. The environmental impact of these […]
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Judith Brammer, Associate Environmental Scientist, Atkins, UK
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How is the water industry rising to this challenge? WINEP obligations include Chemical Investigations drivers (WINEP_INV_Chem) Testing future compliance for […]
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Stephen Palmer, Technical Director, Stantec, UK
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Regulatory Context Original 2023 REUL list of regulation for revocation updated: WRD, UWWTD, Bathing Waters, Sludge Directive now all taken […]
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Thomas Fundneider, Head of Research & Development, Mecana Umwelttechnik, Switzerland
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Pile Cloth Media Filtration (PCMF): Filtration process in which a pile cloth media is used as the filter material and […]
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Tomasz Skionieczny, Business Development Manager, Veolia Anox Kaldnes, Sweden
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eXenoTM has one of the cheapest operational costs (OPEX) among other available technologies for micropollutant removal. Micropollutants- Context • Emerging […]
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Duncan Wildgoose, Business Development Manager – Head of Wastewater, Xylem, UK
Uwe Hübner, Process Engineer, Xylem Services, Germany
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In a revision of the Urban Wastewater Directive the European Commission introduced for the first time treatment targets for the […]
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Amanda Lake, Head of Carbon and Circular Economy, Jacobs, UK
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Project objectives To start practical journey in understanding of nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) emissions from WwTWs. 2 key […]
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Conor Beegan, Junior Technologist, NVP Energy, Ireland
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Challenges Faced by Cold AD 1. Reduced Microbial Proliferation Bacteria Grow much slower at colder temperatures and makes granular sludge […]
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Craig Lewis, Air Quality Solutions Manager, SUEZ – Smart & Environmental Solutions, UK
Elisa Allegreni, Solutions Owner – GHG Metrology, SUEZ Smart & Environmental Solutions, France
Maxime Nibart, Team Manager – Modelling Expert, SUEZ
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How the net zero agenda impact the wastewater treatment sector in the UK? Global water use, storage and distribution responsible […]
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Dale Foster, Business Development Manager, HUBER Technology, UK
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Expected outcome from utilising the DSL Reduction of COD / BOD 25 – 40% Reduction of TSS 50 […]
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Dariush Abelehkoob, Graduate Sustainability Consultant, Stantec, UK
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Context Global climate context Climate change and U.K. Water Net Zero Where are we now? Pathways Pathway to Net Zero […]
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Jeremy Black, Chief Engineer (Process), Atkins, UK
Pete Vale, Carbon & Circular Economy Architect, Severn Trent Water, UK
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Quantifying the carbon footprint of waste-water treatment This paper presents the assumptions and outputs of a study to quantify the […]
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Jeremy Black, Chief Engineer (Process) Atkins, UK
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Presentation Overview 1) Context (Clean Air Strategy) 2) What the 5 pollutants are 3) Likely sources from Ww treatment 4) […]
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Joshua Williams, Commissioning & Optimisation Manager & Keeley-Ann Kerr, Energy Optimisation Analyst, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, UK
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Background Welsh Water have a Net Zero commitment of 2040 with aim to achieve a reduction in our carbon footprint […]
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Luiza Piekarniak, Principal Technology Consultant & Hydrogen Lead, Isle Utilities, UK
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AM-TEAM CFD-N O Model • 3D simulation reveals the root cause of N₂O emissions, allowing scenario testing with the same […]
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Matthew Palmer, Innovation Technical Expert, Severn Trent Water, UK
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THE NEXTGEN PROJECT: ANMBR DEMONSTRATOR 1. Why anaerobic treatment 2. The design of the trial 3. Results from demonstration 4. […]
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Michael Dooley, Managing Director, Strathkelvin Instruments, UK
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Quantification and Control of Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Water Systems by Gaseous Phase Measurement Introduction to the Technology […]
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Natalie Jones, Energy Contracts Manager, United Utilities, UK
Luca Ledermann, Business Developer, Project Manager & Emissions Analyst, Explicit, Denmark
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Monitoring emissions using drones • Drone Flux Measurement method • Findings from drone surveys at UU sites Climate Change Committee […]
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Neil Woodlands, Senior Business Development Manager, Royal HaskoningDHV, UK
Bernard McWeeney, Global Sales Director: Twinn Aquasuite, Royal HaskoningDHV
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▪ Aquasuite is advanced process control and analytics software. We call this a Digital Twin. ▪ For Aquasuite our software […]
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Rob Stevens, Managing Director, Proteus Instruments, UK
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What is a Multiparameter Sonde? A submersible instrument that can measure multiple parameters simultaneously. – Record data locally/remotely- Can combine […]
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Jeremy Biddle, Technical Director, Bluewater Bio, UK
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HYBrid ACtivated Sludge For rapid, simple upgrading of activated sludge plants Enables existing plants to treat double the load and/or […]
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Narinder Sunner, Senior Technical Director and Market Sector Lead, Stantec, UK
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1. Where are we as a Nation? 2. Phosphorus Programme 3. Chemicals Programme 4. Storms Overflow Programme 5. Overall Challenge […]
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Pau Juan-Garcia, Senior Consultant, Atkins, UK
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Catchment management is vital for maintaining water resources, ecosystem services, and human well-being. Nature-based solutions (NBS) have emerged as a […]
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Tony Heaney, Senior Advisor, Environment Agency, UK
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The approach (part1) • Use SIMCAT SAGIS models• Established pedigree • Builds on UKWIR demonstration project• Likely substances • Sanitary […]
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Guiseppe Guglielmi, Domain Leader EMEA – Innovative Biological Technologies, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Italy
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The 21st century challenges for wastewater treatment • urbanization • footprint constraints • more stringent regulations • extreme weather events […]
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Aiden Holland, CEO, Acorn Water, Ireland
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This TRL 9 product is gaining increasing popularity worldwide due to its proven ability to improve the quality of effluent, […]
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Ajay Nair, Global Director of Technical & Commercial Strategy, Microvi, UK
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Introduction to California Energy Commission Project Overview of Advanced Primary Treatment Overview of Microvi Technology and CEC Configuration Advanced Primary Treatment […]
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Bruce Johnson, Technology Fellow, Jacobs, UK
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Accelerating the S-curve Adoption of any new technology is characterized by the ‘Rogers bell curve’ The ultimate goal of any […]
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Catherine Crockett, PhD Student, Durham University, UK
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Conclusions Access a potential circular economy route by reusing struvite Two new materials: LDH’s and MgAlPO’s Experiments for an on-site […]
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Daisy Allen (nee Pinn), Senior Consultant, & Ayash Anwar, Water Process Engineer, WRc, UK
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The board of a prestigious golf club identified that secondary treated wastewater could be pumped from an adjacent major water […]
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Gareth Brown, Researcher, Cranfield University, UK
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Septic tank systems (STS) are a very common rural wastewater treatment strategy STS are limited with regards to treatment provided. […]
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Natalia Jawiarczyk, Technology Consultant, Isle Utilities, UK,
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The gross horror of ‘fatbergs’ clogging the world’s sewers. The overall aim of the project is to establish a guide […]
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Oriol Carbó Monmany, Junior Technician, GS Inima Environment, Spain
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A-stage based on HRAS (PRONOX®) to maximise carbon redirection to anaerobic digestion. Objectives: Develop AGS from HRAS effluent (low OLR).o […]
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Patricia Zamora Bonachela, R&D Project Manager/Researcher, Aqualia, Spain
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LIFE ZERO WASTEWATER CONCEPT Demonstration Project based on an innovative, cost efficient and positive energy balance WWTP solution for the […]
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Robert Naylor, Research Engineer/Scientist, Thames Water, UK
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Conventional Wastewater Treatment and the potential benefits of Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment OFWAT Breakthrough Challenge and success criteria Thames Water pilot […]
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Ruth McNeil, Team Leader & Kerry Simcock, Project Manager, Scottish Water Horizons, UK
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Our purpose • Provide the gateway for new technologies, businesses, and collaborations • Contribute to the Scottish Government’s Hydro Nation […]
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Amy-Louise Johnston, Postgraduate Student, University of Nottingham, UK
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Emerging Contaminants Not removed by traditional wastewater treatment techniques Antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals included in this class of chemicals Focus […]
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Eddie Broeders, Business Development Manager Municipal, Nijhuis Industries, Netherlands
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Background About 190 tons of medicines in the Netherlands is discharged in surface water ~95% through human bodies […]
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Matt Rolls, Vice President of Business Development, EMEA at Specific Energy, UK
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DPO Key Benefits Summary ⬢ Operates pumps as designed ⬢ Track and react to changing pump and system conditions ⬢ […]
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Jessica Betts, Graduate Process Engineer, United Utilities, UK
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Southwaite WwTW Existing Works and Drivers Located near Carlisle, 1 km NW of Southwaite service station. Design population equivalent of […]
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David Thomas/ David Naismith, Mott MacDonald, UK
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The Issue Water Quality Impacts and High Profile at Present • Considerable public and press interest in the issue • […]
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Pete Pearce, Director, Farmiloe Fisher Environment, UK
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UK climate change – the low flow challenge WWTW design focusses om peak flows – formula A, full flow to […]
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Paul Lavender, Director Water Utilities (UK), Royal HaskoningDHV, UK
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UK Lessons learned Sizing in the UK is different 95%ile compliance spot samples Large transition from dry to wet weather […]
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Oliver Hallett, Sales and Marketing Manager, Air Technology, UK
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ASP • Often the single highest energy user on WWTW • Subject to volatile energy market • Subject to large […]
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Narinder Sunner, Senior Technical Director and Market Sector Lead, Stantec, UK
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The Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure Living With Water Programme (LWWP) sets out to protect against flooding; enhance the […]
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Mariana Pinheiro, Process Design Engineer, Southern Water, UK
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The brief Upgrade the works as required to meet the new Total Phosphorus (TP) permit of 0.25 mg/l as a […]
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Ellen Genetello, Process Engineer, Stantec
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Background • Good example how thorough investigation and analysis lead to a smarter, more environment friendly and more economical solution […]
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Holland, A., Acorn Water Ltd, Ireland
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Nanofloc has a quick-acting effect and unrivalled penetrating power. Nanofloc is a TRL 9 product and superior to all other […]
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Amy-Louise Johnston 1&2, Edward Lester 2, Orla Williams 2, Rachel L. Gomes1
1. Food Water Waste Research Group 2. Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
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The Challenge Universal access to clean water is addresses in the UN’s SDG6. Due to human activities antibiotics are being […]
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Whitmore, A.1, Williamson, K.2, Rule, G.2, Joseph, T.3 and Harwin, E.1, 1Mott MacDonald, UK, 2Watercare Services Ltd, New Zealand, 3Mott MacDonald, New Zealand
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Digital solutions can provide new insights into wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operations, improving decision-making which leads to increased performance and […]
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Bowman, B., Hunt, D.V.L. and Rogers, C.D.F., University of Birmingham, UK
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The use of future scenarios would aid the UK water industry in addressing uncertainty in the delivery of sustainability goals […]
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Crockett, C.1,2, Moore, A.2, Greenwell, C.1 and Taylor, R.1, 1Durham University, UK, 2Northumbrian Water, UK
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Struvite has successfully been used as a waste starting material for both products LDH’s are good anion exchangers due to […]
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Ganem, H.E., MIGAL – Galilee Research Institute & Tel-Hai College, Israel
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Background Phosphorus (P) is a non-renewable nutrient essential for successful farming, but with the current use rate, global reserves may […]
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Tamang, M. and Paul, K.K., National Institute of Technology, India
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Chitosan is a crustacean shell waste derived environment friendly biomaterial. Factors such as natural abundance, mass commercial production, nontoxicity, biodegradability, […]
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Maher, M., University of Nottingham, UK
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The problem Annual global plastic production has increased from c. 2.1 million tonnes in1950 to 368 million tonnes in 2019 […]
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Kislioglu, M.S. and Jansen, M.A.K., University College Cork, Ireland
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Background Pig farmers face the challenge of disposing of large quantities of slurry and conventional methods can incur significant transfer […]
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Jawiarczyk, N.1, Jefferson, B.2, Bajon Fernandez, Y.2, Alibardi, L2 and Mitchell, G.3, 1Isle Utilities, UK, 2Cranfield University, UK, 3Severn Trent Water, UK
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Key outcomes: Effective, targeted strategies for management of sewer fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposits require understanding of the processes […]
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Wada, O.1, Vincent, A.2, Mckay, G.1 and Mackey, H.1,3, 1College of Science and Engineering, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar, 2Biological Sciences Program, Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar, 3University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Introduction The global water and food security crisis has invoked the need for audacious approaches to achieve sustainable development. Such […]
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Stelios Trikoulis, Director of Product, Kallipr, Australia
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We automate data collection at the extreme edge Established in Australia in 2017 Work with major water and utility suppliers […]
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Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Gerber, CTO & Founder of PYREG GmbH
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Carbon removal has become an imperative Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) with Biochar But, not all Biochars are created equally… Aspects […]
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Dean Herron, Technical Director, Aqua Operations, UK
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2020-2025 investment through the WINEP will account for ~£5.2 billion of asset improvements, investigations, monitoring, and catchment interventions. 53% of […]
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Connor Sandalls, Process Engineer, Southern Water, UK
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Why do a trial at Petersfield WwTW • Total P performance – Average of 1.5 mg/L achieved against a permit […]
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Smyth, M. and Sheeran, K., Aqua Enviro, UK
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Abstract Is it possible to achieve a stepwise reduction in OPEX and carbon yet achieve stringent consents to discharge for […]
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Smyth M., Kabir M. & Wallis, J.
Suez Advanced Solutions UK Limited, trading as Aqua Enviro, England
Corresponding Author Email matthew.smyth@aquaenviro.co.uk
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Abstract Achieving Biological Phosphorus Removal to meet consents <1 mg/l total phosphorus can be challenging. Many factors influence performance including […]
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Minall, R1, Smyth, M1 & Horan, N2
1Aqua Enviro, 2The University of Leeds
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Abstract Sludge dewatering is integral to the cost effective recycling of Municipal Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestate to land, as such it […]
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TRUMPER, S.1, PHILP, R.1, SMYTH, M.2, LAVENDER, P.2 AND HORAN, N.J.3,
1SCOTTISH WATER SOLUTIONS, 2AQUA ENVIRO LTD, 3UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
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ABSTRACT Since its design and construction in the early 1970’s, flow and organic loads to the Alva wastewater treatment plant, […]
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Burgess, A., Smyth, M., Forgacs, G. and Elliott, C.,
Aqua Enviro, UK
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Abstract To realise OPEX savings and maximise energy generation it is being increasingly recognised that a detailed understanding of wastewater, […]
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Smyth, M. and Minall, R., Aqua Enviro, UK
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Abstract Sludge dewatering is integral to the cost effective recycling of Municipal Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestate to land. Any mass balance […]
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Smyth, M.1 & Pilgrim, E2
1Suez Advanced Solutions UK Limited, trading as Aqua Enviro ; 2Yorkshire Water PLC
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Abstract Yorkshire Water installed 22 Phosphorus (P) removal schemes, with final effluent permits between 0.5 – 5 mg/l Total Phosphorus […]
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Matthew Smyth, Technical Director, Aqua Enviro, 8 Appleton Court, Calder Park, Wakefield, WF2 7AR
Tel: 01924 242255 Email: MatthewSmyth@aquaenviro.co.uk.
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Back in 2004 (Paper Technology, Vol.45, No.5, pp.39-41) Matt Smyth, then Senior Process Scientist, now Technical Director at Aqua Enviro […]
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Horan, N.J., Smyth, M*.and May, A.*
School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
*Aqua Enviro Ltd. Wakefield, UK
Corresponding Author Tel. +44924242255 Email matthewsmyth@aquaenviro.co.uk
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Abstract Operation of anaerobic digesters is not a simple process. But in view of the potential value of the methane […]
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Matthew Smyth*, Nigel Horan**
matthewsmyth@aquaenviro.co.uk
*Aqua Enviro **The University of Leeds
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Abstract Anaerobic digestion of food wastes is now well established in the UK. The greatest challenge for most operators is […]
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Smyth M. & Sheeran K.1
1Suez Advanced Solutions UK Limited, trading as Aqua Enviro
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Abstract Is it possible to achieve a stepwise reduction in OPEX and carbon yet achieve stringent consents to discharge for […]
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Smyth, M.1
1Suez Advanced Solutions UK Limited, trading as Aqua Enviro, UK
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Abstract MBRs are a technology seen in both domestic and industrial markets although the primary purpose is different depending upon […]
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Steve Bungay – Technical Director, Helix ECL
Matt Smyth – Technical Director, Aqua Enviro
David Tompkins – Head of Knowledge Exchange and Innovation, Aqua Enviro
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Abstract Anaerobic digestion (AD) is widely used as a method for producing renewable energy via the biological stabilisation of sewage […]
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Matthew Smyth, Aqua Enviro, UK
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1. Baddeley, A., Ballinger, A., Cessford, I. & Smyth, M (2014). Assessing the Costs and Benefits for Production and Beneficial […]
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S. Bungay 1, K. Chapman 2, A. Buchanan 3, J. Crassweller 4, L. Barnes 5, M. Smyth 6
1Black & Veatch, 2Mott MacDonald, 3Black & Veatch, 4Black & Veatch, 5Anglian Water, and 6Aqua Enviro Ltd.
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As part of their ongoing commitment to produce safe sewage sludge for recycling to agricultural land, Anglian Water are expanding […]
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Smyth, M., Aqua Enviro, UK
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Vivianite is composed of iron, phosphorus, hydrogen and oxygen; all naturally present in wastewater. Levels of iron present are and […]
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Kabir, M., Smyth, M. and Wallis, J., Aqua Enviro, UK
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Achieving Biological Phosphorus Removal to meet consents <1 mg/l total phosphorus can be challenging. Many factors influence performance including anaerobic […]
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Smyth, M.1, Kabir, M.1, Inman, D.2, 1Aqua Enviro, UK, 2Anglian Water, UK
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One tonne of dry solids contains anywhere between five and seven megawatt hours of energy; of this perhaps as little […]
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Smyth, M.1 and Horan, N.J.1,2, 1Aqua Enviro Limited, 2University of Leeds, UK
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Abstract Operation of anaerobic digesters is not a simple process. But in view of the potential value of the methane […]
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Smyth, M. and Minall, R.,
Aqua Enviro, UK
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Abstract Sludge dewatering is integral to the cost effective recycling of Municipal Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestate to land. Any mass balance […]
