Australian Water Management Review Vol 2 2013 | Page 46

An orgAniC solution to ComBAt inDustriAl wAstewAter EcoCatalysts is bringing about a fundamental transformation in the advanced treatment of our water resources and bio remediation services. We are providing a superior, completely nontoxic alternative to the harsh and caustic chemicals which are now used throughout the world by municipalities and industry. As an Australian supplier of wastewater treatment technologies, we have a thorough understanding of the challenges inherent in municipal wastewater treatment, and continually strive to provide the most effective process solutions for our municipal customers. As the demand for wastewater treatment continues to rise, there is an equivalent need to find innovative and cost-effective biodegradable solution. Organic catalyst improve environmental waste treatment in a number of critical maintenance and processing areas. Key attributes that make organic catalysts uniquely attractive are its ability to elevate the level of dissolved oxygen (DO) in solution, regardless of aeration technique; ability to solubilise organic wastes, including the insoluble fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) components; eliminating dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as ammonia and H2S gases; and the ability to enhance biological nitrogen removal (BNR) systems. Sewers: Maintaining aerobic environments within collection systems is essential to avoid chronic service problems and dangerous conditions due to hazardous gases, which are also the source of most public complaints. Eliminating slime layers and FOG clogging are excellent maintenance applications for organic catalysts. They can also be used to increase dissolved oxygen levels within gravity and forced mains, as well as other aerobically compromised parts of the system. Aeration Systems: Organic catalysts has been shown to make a substantial improvement in aeration systems through raising dissolved oxygen levels, increasing gas transfer rates, and improving bioprocesses. Improving aeration system performance can lower energy requirements (up to 30%), along with acting as a method for maintaining higher dissolved oxygen (DO) levels during heavier loading periods, which provides operators with a means to better manage optimum microbiological activities. Sludge Processing: Processing of bio-solids can be substantially improved with addition of organic catalysts. Sludge volumes have been significantly reduced (up to 40%) while methane production quantities were maintained in full-scale applications. Subsequent treatment and handling of bio-solids can be improved due to reduction in odour and better bio-processing of the bacterial components. Municipal wastewater operators are faced with multiple challenges, juxtaposed between regulatory compliance, adequate carrying capacities and operating costs. Each of these areas can be favourably impacted by the use of organic catalysts. The cost/benefit correlation of using organic catalysts versus other alternatives can be quite compelling. Regulatory Compliance: Increased regulatory discharge levels require operators to evaluate the most cost effective approach to achieving maximum reduction in discharges. Organic catalyst are helping by addressing bio-processing optimisation of existing facilities and therefore are exceptionally cost effective. System Capacity: Total bio-processing loading can be improved through use of organic catalysts in certain key areas. Sewer systems can be both alleviated of chronic FOG congestion and deployed as “pre-treatment” components where higher aerobic microbiological conditions are created to reduce the total organic load to plant. Operating Costs: Numerous elements of system costs can be lowered through use of organic catalysts. Studies show that aeration requirements, along with bio-solids processing costs, can be reduced by approx. one third. Many chronic maintenance procedures can be eliminated and personnel deployment savings, along with the worker health risks and public complaints, which are tied to these problems. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to acquaint yourself with the contribution of Organic Catalysts. EcoCatalysts can meet the challenge of reducing t he contamination to our environment by toxic chemicals, and eliminating the waste by products produced by industry, agriculture and population centres. Make a difference. You deserve the benefits! Alternatives exist where you can complement your OHSE goals with easy-to-use products that will always be safe, affordable and environmentally friendly. 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