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Alexander Maddan, CEO, Agrivert Ltd
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Challenges – Past, Present and Future • Biosolids inevitably carries politically negative material: Heavy metals, Organic compounds, BSE, Endocrine Disrupters, […]
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Merry, J.1 and Fountain, P.2, 1Stantec, UK, 2Thames Water, UK
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A common reason for installing a thermal hydrolysis process (THP) is to increase the loading on existing “conventional” digesters, thereby […]
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Lee, P-H., Imperial College London, UK
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Global challenges in the energy, climate change, and environmental threats have garnered anaerobic digestion (AD) new-found attention. Of particular interest […]
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Oxtoby, S.1,2, Winter, P.1, Smith, S.R.2, 1Thames Water, UK, 2Imperial College, London, UK
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Anaerobic digestion is the main technology implemented for the treatment of sewage sludge. A number of complex operational factors influence […]
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Panter, K.1, Fountain, P.2, Shana, A.2, 1Cambi, UK, 2Thames Water, UK
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Thames Water owns and operates 8 thermal hydrolysis sludge centres and is planning more. It has operational and R&D experience […]
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Parry, D.1, Sela, Y.2, Rabinowitz, B1, Clark, C.1, 1Jacobs, USA 2Mey Ezor Dan, Israel
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Insights from operating a three-staged thermophilic anaerobic digestion facility at the Shafdan wastewater treatment plant serving greater Tel Aviv, Israel […]
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Koornneef, E., Visser, A., Hendriks, A., Royal HaskoningDHV, The Netherlands
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Since 2005 Dutch water authorities aim at energy-neutral sewage treatment plants with maximizing recovery of natural resources. This aim led […]
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Baloch, I.1, Liang, S.2, Bagnall, T.1, Clark, P. 1, Bungay, S.3, 1Southern Water, UK, 2Stantec, UK, 3Helix Environmental Consultancy Ltd, UK
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In Southern Water, approximately 120,000 tDS/annum of sludge is treated at 16 Sludge Treatment Centres (STCs). All the STCs employ […]
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Eden, R.1, Moulden, M.1, Richardson, K.1, Thomas, T.2, 1Organics Ltd, UK 2University of Warwick, UK
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It is well known that anaerobic bacteria are sensitive to ammonia. As the ammonia concentration increases, so the performance of […]
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Greenwood, E.1 and Ageridis, N.2, 1CaviMax Ltd, UK, 2Projective Ltd
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We would like to share our recent findings through trials that we have been carrying out by disintegration of biomass […]
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Inkpin, L.1, Madden, G.2, Merry, J.3, Fountain, P.4, 1Lee Inkpin Ltd, UK, 2Techelec, UK, 3Stantec, UK, 4Thames Water, UK
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In this paper the commissioning of Basingstoke DEMON® Liquor Treatment Plant (LTP) is discussed. We will explore why the DEMON process […]
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Ochs, P.1,2, Martin, B2, Germain-Cripps, E.2, van Loosdrecht, M.3, Stephenson, T.1, Soares, A.1, 1Cranfield University, UK, 2Thames Water, UK, 3Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
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The benefits of biological nitrogen from conventional anaerobic digestion dewatering liquors in sidestream via deammonification are well recognized. However, the […]
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Pepper, I., Water & Energy Sustainable Technology (WEST) Center, The University of Arizona, USA
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Land application of biosolids in the United States is controlled by the Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR Part 503, […]
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Salazar-Espitia, J.D.1, González, A.F.R.1, Vasco, J.M.N.2, 1National University of Colombia, 2Catholic University of Manizales, Columbia
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Key themes: Climate change resilience in bioresource production and use. Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations – thirty years on Oral […]
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Tompkins, D., Aqua Enviro, UK
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The Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS) was soft-launched in 2013, with the aim of coalescing various regulatory and best practice requirements […]
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Vaneeckhaute, C., Université Laval, Canada
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Recovering nutrients from (digested) wastes, such as sewage sludge and food waste, as sustainable bio-based products provides a key solution […]
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Wadsworth, R., Hallett, S., Sakrabani, R., Cranfield University, UK
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Rock phosphate is a strategic, non-renewable, non-homogeneously distributed natural resource that is essential for crop production. Biosolids contain usable quantities […]
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Bigot, B.1, MacBeath, S.1, Nielsen, E.2, 1Veolia Water & Technologies UK, 2Veolia Water & Technologies, Biosolids Techno BU, Denmark
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Two Thermal Hydrolysis Exelys plants have been commissioned in 2019. This technology differentiates to the established TH technologies on the […]
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Svensson, K. and Dadgar, F., Cambi Group AS, Norway
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Thermal Hydrolysis is applied worldwide as sludge pre-treatment to reduce required digestion volume, increase methane yield, increase cake dryness, and […]
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Chong, J., University of York, UK
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Conclusions • ‘Omics methods are powerful tools for gaining a “rapid” understanding of AD microbiology • We have observed reproducible […]
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Rossa, C.A., University of Surrey, UK
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Fine, but how do we link this to AD? Re-design / optimize microbial communities by modification of initial community or […]
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Quince, C., University of Warwick, UK
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Introduction • Environmental DNA sequencing allows the in situ study of microbial communities without cultivation • 16S rRNA gene sequencing […]
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Sierocinski, P., Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, UK
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So: is it evolution or ecology? there are clear effects of treatment and we definitely can see some ecological effects […]
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Villa, R., De Montfort University, UK
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Outcomes • OLR fluctuations can be used to produce stability and increase performances in AD. • Changes in OLR can […]
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Taylor, T., Yorkshire Water
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Treat extra AMP7 sludge in existing assets. 1. Maintain stable operation and recycle sludge legally and responsibly. 2. Increase specific […]
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Hopwood, L., NNFCC, UK
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Key areas of political interest: Carbon Savings • Decarbonised power, heat, gas and transport fuel • Lower emissions from landfill […]
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Kraakman, B.1,2, Diaz, I.2, Muñoz, R.2, 1 Jacobs, UK, 2Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Spain
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Biogas generated from anaerobic digestion typically requires gas conditioning before it is used to generate energy. Elevated concentrations of hydrogen […]
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Simonsen, N.1, Bigot, B.2, Kjaer, R.1, 1Krüger A/S, Denmark, 2Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, UK
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A new digester design template has been developed where the digester uses a patented flat roof design and integrates three […]
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Horne, P1, Richards, S.2, Pogson, J.2, Pennick, A.1, 1United Utilities, UK, 2Jacobs/United Utilities, UK
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Opportunities to realise revenue from biogas are increasing. However, to realise these opportunities introduces both technical challenges to enable plant […]
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Scott-Kerr, J., Future Biogas, UK
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How do we do this? • Capturing a pure CO2 stream is easy • Is Carbon dioxide used in industrial […]
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Hurren, D., Air Liquide advanced Business & Technology UK
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1. aB&T-Europe introduction 2. Biogas to Biomethane & CO2 3. Biomethane chain and circular economy example 4. CO2 sourcing and […]
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Christian Kabbe, Managing Director, EasyMining Germany
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Wrapping up & thinking forward and of opportunities Advantages of recovered commercial P recyclates can be: ✓ Defined/adjustable composition and […]
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Brindle, R., United Utilities
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We need to help each other! • Are you a supplier that can provide alternative, low carbon products / services? […]
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Heijkoop, D., Post, B., Koornneef, E., Royal HaskoningDHV, The Netherlands
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Since June 2019 the sludge treatment of WwTP Utrecht, in the Netherlands, has been controlled and optimised by Aquasuite MINE. […]
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Jonker, E., Kemira Chemicals Germany GmbH
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Sludge dewatering performance Optimized TCO for the sludge dewatering process ✓ Focus on customer KPI´s ✓ Holistic review on OPEX […]
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Kopp, J., Kläranlagen Beratung Kopp, Germany
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Mechanical dewatering and its optimization of sludge is a key technology to reduce disposal costs. It can be observed that […]
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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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Sims, J.1 and Parker, D.2, 1Huber Technology, UK, 2Kier Services, UK
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With the present AMP6 focus on TOTEX reduction, Kier Services were tasked by South West Water to investigate alternative technologies […]
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Thomas, P., Crouch, J., Field, A., Afeco, UK
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The sludge produced at the majority of wastewater treatment works is not treated on site, and is transported to sludge […]
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Nanou, P., Pels, J.R., Sebastiani, F., van der Meijden, C.M., Kuipers, H., Driessen, W., Vogelaar, J., TNO, The Netherlands
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Sewage sludge is a waste stream produced at urban wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and is largely being disposed of by […]
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Mischler, J-F., Bucher Unipektin, Switzerland
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Bucher presses after first installations in 2007 are now in use almost worldwide for sludge dewatering providing significant advantages to […]
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Scheven, D., AcrEnergy
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Green gas is an essential protagonist in this new world order, because who else offers waste conversion carbon […]
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Cherry, L., Severn Trent Water, UK
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Severn Trent Water were trail blazers for developing anaerobic digestion for treating sewage sludge. We don’t have any coast line […]
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Herron, D.1 and Croft, J.2, 1Aqua Enviro, UK, 2United Utilities, UK
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United Utilities (UU) produce approximately 190,000 tDS of sewage sludge pa as a result of wastewater treatment processes. A significant […]
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Auty, D.1 and McArthur, J.2, 1PROjEN Ltd, UK, 2Northern Ireland Water
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All the sewage sludge produced in Northern Ireland is currently disposed of by incineration under a PPP scheme operated by […]
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Salazar-Espitia, J.D.1, Ossa-Galvis, G.A.1, González, F.A.C.1, Orjuela, A.M.Z.1, Rios, A.N.1, Benites, D.G.1, Vasco, J.M.N.2, Yepez, O.D.C.1, Rubio, O.A.P.1, Salazar, M.T.J.3, Cardona, J.A.3, Baena, J.E.4, Arango, L.A.4, Buitrago, M.4, Montoya, A.L.5, Izaza, I.C.C.5, 1National Learning Service of Colombia, 2Catholic University of Manizales, Columbia, 3Caldas University, 4Tejares Terracota of Colombia S.A., 5Aguas de Manizales S.A. E.S.P.
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Owing to a low wastewater treatment capacity in Colombia (24.9%), national government is developing projects focused on the implementation of […]
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Kleemann, R.and Murphy, F., University College Dublin, Ireland
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Ireland has one of the most challenging targets to meet a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on 2005 […]
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Dittmann, M., O´Brien, L., Knörle, U. Willoughby N., Eliquo Water Group
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Especially beneficial for: • Sludge Treatment Centres. Sidestream contributes ~1% to 3% flow to the main stream but can add […]
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Whipps, A.1 and Hammond, A.2, 1Pell Frischmann, UK, 2CCm Technologies Ltd, UK
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CCm Technologies Ltd is an environmental technology company based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, developing a range of technical solutions to […]
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Cavallino, R.M. and Campi, F., Rigenera S.r.l., Italy
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Today more than ever, the waste problem is globalised in the entire world and it is becoming epidemic, since our […]
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Tompkins, D., Aqua Enviro, UK
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• The majority of UK biosolids are applied to agricultural land as an ‘organic fertiliser’, and make an important contribution […]
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Heitmann, M.1, Fowler. G.1, Perrault, A.2, 1Imperial College London, UK, 2Thames Water Utilities Ltd, UK
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Sewage sludge is rich in phosphorus but its recovery is challenging due to matrix complexity. By converting sludge into char […]
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Lake, A., Iwaki, M., Hughes, S., Jacobs, UK
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With ever increasing focus on circular economy and in the face of our global climate crisis, the UK Water Industry […]
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Aitken, M., SEPA
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Overview – Scottish perspective • SEPA’s Regulatory Strategy; • Sludge use in Scotland & SEPA view; • Scottish Parliament petition […]
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1. Introduction BinderGroup
2. Introduction Lecture
3. Description of the System – components & standard papers
4. Results – Example WWTP Germany
• plant layout – diffuser situation – water distribution
• results aeration controller and header pressure adjustment
• results high hydraulic loading
• transient behaviour after blower stop
5. Summary
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Charatjan, M.1, Binder, R.1 and Cakir, C.2, 1Binder GmbH, Germany, 2MCC Process Technology Ltd, UK
