CP406 - Managing Aeration Plants to Reduce Energy Costs and Carbon Emissions
This collaborative project has been developed with a number of water utilities to help manage and reduce the high energy costs and carbon emissions associated with operating aeration plants, an issue which remains a major challenge, despite a range of initiatives that have been implemented to reduce costs in this area.
The project will be commencing shortly, kicking off with a project start-up meeting in August 2010. Contributors joining the project at an early stage will have the opportunity to influence the focus of the project.
The work will focus on the management of aeration equipment, control systems, sensors for activated sludge process (ASP) control and the effective management of associated treatment processes. It has been designed to provide clients with substantial, sustainable energy / cost savings together with a reduction in carbon emissions and a clearly defined methodology to deliver aeration plant efficiency across the organisation.
A bespoke solution evaluation software tool will be developed to support the aeration plant efficiency / energy saving initiative. In addition, the project will provide an opportunity for liaison with other participants and project partners to learn about novel technologies and approaches.
For further information please contact Kevin Poole, tel: +44 (0) 1793 865179.