Safeguarding the local environment through more robust and advanced processes.
Through hybridising a variety of different technologies into a bespoke biological treatment system, Jems were able to provide cost savings to our client, as well as improving the compliance at the site, which in turn, safeguarded the local environment through more robust and advanced processes.
For this client, we utilised an enhanced diffuser process within the aeration system at the bio-plant. This reduced the footprint of the system, which provided a saving in civils costs at the start of the construction
Through utilising enhanced micro-diffusion technology, we introduced vortex breeding areas for the bacteria, this increased the ‘hunger’ of the bacteria which increased their activity and ability to consume the contaminants within the water, therefore reducing the retention time required for treatment.
This resulted in a significant cost saving of approximately 30% at the design stage in the form of a smaller tank being required.
We also designed into the plant a mixed aerobic and anaerobic system; this further reduced the construction cost as there were less tanks required. This also promoted the growth of the bacteria and more efficient treatment through less heat-loss from the tanks. It also reduced the energy costs by around 20% as less electrical pumps were required to operate the plant.
To reduce CAPEX costs on biological sludge separation, we designed a bespoke flotation unit for the tertiary sludge separation. Coupling this technology with AI chemical dosing enabled us to provide a cheaper option than other sludge separation technologies, whilst ensuring that the system was robust and provided constant protection for the local receiving water course. This ensured the site remained compliant at all times.
