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The Project promoter aims at development of an innovative nanotechnology using treatment based on advanced electro-oxidation and thermal hydrolysis of sludge from wastewater.
This project addresses the problems of sewage treatment with activated sludge process (ASP). ASP is used in the secondary treatment processes of many sewage treatment systems. Despite the fact that ASP is successful at removing most organic pollutants, research show that numerous compounds persist in the effluent after treatment. At the same time, ASP necessitates aeration, which consumes a lot of power, and makes a lot of sludge, which necessitates a lot of money to dispose of safely. Wastewater is treated without its precious resources being recovered.
The project''s goal is to create a revolutionary nanotechnology that will replace 50% of biological wastewater treatment with advanced electro-oxidation (EAOP) and thermal hydrolysis of sludge paired with EAOP. Ultrasonic, electrokinetically disintegration, and the formation of micro-nano-bubbles cause EAOP.
The future results imply the circular economy idea to wastewater management by reducing the number of resources required to treat wastewater and sludge and by recovering wastewater resources. Finally it will imply the circular economy with capture, sequestration, and storage of CO2 and N2 generated by the treatment plant, as well as removal of plastic microparticles from water and air.
Key activities of the project include:
- Studies and tests for the identification.
- Experimentation and testing of prototype technology.
- Validation of the prototype technology.
- Project management.
- Publicity.
Summary of project results
The Project promoter aims at development of an innovative nanotechnology using treatment based on advanced electro-oxidation and thermal hydrolysis of sludge from wastewater.
This project addressed the problems of sewage treatment with activated sludge process (ASP). ASP is used in the secondary treatment processes of many sewage treatment systems. Despite the fact that ASP is successful at removing most organic pollutants, research show that numerous compounds persist in the effluent after treatment. At the same time, ASP necessitates aeration, which consumes a lot of power, and makes a lot of sludge, which necessitates a lot of money to dispose of safely. Wastewater is treated without its precious resources being recovered.
The project''s goal was to create a revolutionary nanotechnology that will replace 50% of biological wastewater treatment with advanced electro-oxidation (EAOP) and thermal hydrolysis of sludge paired with EAOP. Ultrasonic, electrokinetically disintegration, and the formation of micro-nano-bubbles cause EAOP.
The future results imply the circular economy idea to wastewater management by reducing the number of resources required to treat wastewater and sludge and by recovering wastewater resources. Finally, it will imply the circular economy with capture, sequestration, and storage of CO2 and N2 generated by the treatment plant, as well as removal of plastic microparticles from water and air.