Significant Reduction in WAS Residual Biosolids
Volatile Solids Reduction (VSr) of WAS in an anaerobic digester is increased from approximately 20-30% (in a 15-20 days anaerobic digester HRT) in most applications, to an estimated 90%, which significantly reduces the residual biosolids requiring disposal. We would expect MicroSludge to reduce total residual biosolids at most plants by 50%. Learn more...
Increase in Biogas Production
The substantial increase in volatile solids reduction results in significantly larger quantities of methane that can be converted into electricity and heat.
Reduced Energy for Digester
Heating Disrupting TWAS at 12,000 psi increases its temperature by 45F° (20-25C°). This preheating significantly reduces the heating required to maintain the anaerobic digester at the 98 degrees Fahrenheit temperature required for conventional mesophilic digestion.
Increased Anaerobic Digester
Capacity MicroSludge can significantly lower the retention time needed for anaerobic digestion, thus avoiding plant expansion and associated land and capital costs. This increased potential throughput could provide an additional 30% to 50% digester capacity without building any new digesters.
Reduced Energy for Mixing and Pumping
MicroSludge greatly reduces TWAS viscosity which reduces the energy required for digester pumping and mixing equipment.
Operation Flexibility
MicroSludge provides extraordinary reduction of volatile fatty acids, conferring digester stability, even under high loading conditions. This allows the operation of TWAS only digesters.
Reduces Costs
MicroSludge saves money in disposal costs, energy bills and heating and mixing costs. For wastewater treatment plants that need more anaerobic digestion capacity, MicroSludge provides an immediate payback, because MicroSludge costs far less than building additional digesters. Learn more...
Improves Operations
MicroSludge changes the kinetics of WAS digestion to produce incomparable results. Furthermore, with its small footprint, the system is easily integrated, installed and maintained within the plant for reliable operations. Because MicroSludge is internal to the WWTP, no environmental permits are generally required, reducing the possibility of regulatory delays. Learn more...
Environmental Benefits
MicroSludge is an enabling technology that converts waste to energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and protects public health. Learn more...
Improved WWTP Infrastructure Security
Increased on-site energy generation reduces the risk of critical operation disruption in the event of power grid failures. This is particularly useful as many WWTPs seek to implement Department of Homeland Security guidelines to reduce interdependencies between the water sector and other critical infrastructures.
