-
The aim of this project is to develop a basis that highlights the pros and cons of sludge incineration, considered from a holistic perspective and based on full-scale and pilot-scale experiments. From a resource perspective, it is desirable to recirculate the nutrients present in sludge, such as ...Read more »
-
Incineration of sludge Incineration − or combustion − of sewage sludge is the most widely-accepted alternative end disposal method after land spreading. It is an oxidative method, converting the organic carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, nitrogen and phosphorus into gaseous and predominantly mineral (i.e...Read more »
-
Giant sludge incineration plant opens in the Mersey Valley Derek Workman, head of projects at USF Edwards & Jones, describes North west Water’s new mersey valley incineration plant. along with Thames Water’s Beckton and crossness incinerators, it is one of the UK’s largest. Faced with new reg...Read more »
-
Most people looking at the mountains of municipal solid waste (MSW) being generated these days view them as problems that should be dealt with as cheaply as possible. A quality end product is not as important as making the waste go away, according to Mark Brown, CEO of WastAway. “We take the oppo...Read more »
-
A Filter Press for waste water treatment is a simple and flexible waste water treatment system. It uses a combination of filter plates and a feeding pump to remove impurities from water. The filter plates build up on the sides of the chambers, and the sludge flows through them. Once filtered, the...Read more »
-
Developed by the German company C. Cramer GmbH & Co. KG, multifilament nonwoven fabrics are an environmentally-friendly choice for many industries. They can withstand 150 degC and resist common chemicals, and they are comfortable to wear. Modern non-woven fabrics have improved heat insula...Read more »
-
Wastewater Treatment Plants Challenge – Excess Sludge Today almost a third of the world’s population is experiencing a shortage of such a vital resource as water. Sustainable water management, including efficient water treatment technologies, is an urgent need. However, according to modern techno...Read more »
-
ABSTRACT The management of sludge is one of the challenging issues that engineers are facing today. In fact, the amount of sludge is the largest byproduct of wastewater treatment. Incineration is one of the most common disposal routes of sludge. However, it generates emissions into the air, soil...Read more »
-
There are over 200 sewage sludge incinerators operating in communities across the U.S. The health effects from the toxic air pollutants they emit include premature death, cancer and respiratory problems. The federal government has made every effort to avoid setting clean air standards for the nat...Read more »
-
One of the major benefits of sludge pelletizing is its cost-effectiveness. Unlike liquid fertilizers, which are costly to manufacture, sludge has lower levels of pollutants and is very cheap. In addition, it can be used to feed plants, as it contains nutrients that will encourage growth. This fea...Read more »