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[...]By generating electricity and heat from digester gas, operators of wastewater treatment plants with anaerobic sludge stabilisation can generate energy themselves, and thus significantly reduce the purchase of external energy and consistently and sustainably lower their operating costs. Under suitable conditions, by feeding external and organic-rich waste (co-substrates) into the digester, gas and thus energy production can even be increased to the point of energy self-sufficiency. Typically, liquid waste from the food industry or catering (such as grease separator contents or flotate sludge) is delivered, processed and fed into the digester. Sustainably improving digestion processes and gas production In order to sustainably improve the digestion process or gas production through co-substrates, as well as to protect mixing and conveying units and the downstream sludge dewatering system, foreign materials contained in the substrate must be removed and coarse solids must be broken up. Typical materials and coarse solids are: Fibrous materials, textiles Stones, metals Plastics Possible effects of insufficient removal of impurities are: Wear on pumps and dewatering units Blockages in pipeline installations Blockages, floating ceilings and deposits in the fermenter Reduced or unstable gas yields Restrictions in the treatment of filtrate water and digested sludge Proven for over 20 years: the HUBER Sludgecleaner STRAINPRESS® For the removal of contaminants from sludge, the HUBER Sludgecleaner STRAINPRESS® has proven its worth for more than 20 years. The STRAINPRESS® is a horizontal cylindrical screen for continuous separation and dewatering of foreign matter. It is divided into an inlet and screening zone plus a compaction and discharge zone. A pump conveys the unscreened sludge through the screening zone and presses the screened sludge for further treatment. The coarse material retained on the cylindrical screen is stripped off by a coaxial screw and pushed through the compaction zone where the material is pressed and dewatered. The screw operates only when the pressure sensors detect a differential pressure caused by screen surface blinding. The foreign matter is pushed through a gap around a hydraulically actuated jam cone, which partially closes the end of the tube and builds up counterpressure. The counterpressure of the cone is automatically regulated inversely proportional to the load of the screw drive. Individual adaptation for throughputs from 5 to 150 m³/h raw sludge Proven options such as screen perforation sizes between 2 mm and 10 mm as well as individual designs of the compaction zones allow the machine to be adapted to different properties of the raw sludge and the screenings. Experience has shown that the HUBER coarse material separator can achieve specific separation capacities of 1 to 10 kg screenings per m³ raw sludge (dewatered to approx. 40%). Due to pump feeding and the closed screening process, even non-hygienised sludges and substrates can be treated without health hazards for the operating personnel. Complete removal of coarse material for significantly increased operational safety Often alternatively used macerators only macerate coarse material – inert and abrasive contaminants as well as fibres, however, remain in the substrate and can cause the negative effects mentioned above. In contrast, the HUBER Sludgecleaner STRAINPRESS® removes the coarse material completely from the process, thus ensuring significantly higher operational reliability in the downstream process stages.[...]

[...]Bayreuth, Germany and Lomianki, Poland HUBER solar sludge drying system with sludge feeding and removal on the same gable end – the feed comes back as dry sludge HUBER SE has continued the success story of its solar sludge drying system in 2014. Like on many other sites, whether in Europe or overseas, the SRT system convinced also the customer at Bayreuth in Bavaria and was the winner of the tender competition. The decisive point in favour of the HUBER SRT was that its concept ensured clever use of the scarce space on site. Feeding of the press/wet sludge and removal of the dry granulate takes place on the same gable end of the greenhouse. This allows to realize a sludge treatment solution with compact installation of all plant equipment in one place. Such a solution also minimises space demand and soil sealing. Furthermore, it is not necessary to build roads and turning round areas. The SRT system with its 'one-way-road' design is also the winner of the tender for the project Lomianki in Poland near Warsaw. This project comprises of two SRT 11 drying lines on an area of approx. 2,000 m², while five drying lines of size SRT 11 are installed at Bayreuth on an area of nearly 7,000 m². Already several years ago HUBER SE successfully tested sludge feeding and removal at the same gable end with the SRT sludge turner. The concept was for the first time implemented in 2008, on STW Marktbergel. The double-shovel sludge turner transports the sludge through the greenhouse while the sludge is drying. Pasty, biologically active press cake becomes a stable grainy product. The fully automatic climate control system developed by HUBER ensures the optimal use of solar energy and maximises water evaporation. The dry material is generated on the greenhouse end opposite to where the wet sludge is fed. Due to its special design the HUBER SRT sludge turner is able to take the dry sludge into one of its two shovels and transport it back. The shovels are mounted on a special stainless steel half shell, the so-called 'half-pipe'. The dry grainy product is transported back inside the shovel in a 'piggypack' manner. At Lomianki the dry sludge, the volume of which has been reduced to a minimum by drying, falls into a storage bunker from where it can be loaded onto a truck, whereby the 'storage bunker' is actually just a height difference in the drying surface. On the site in Bayreuth the dry material falls into a screw shaft and is removed automatically. Also material discharge is automated. Truck loading times can be minimised to 30 minutes. We are sure the success of the SRT will continue also in 2015. Customers around the world are interested in sustainable, economic and easy technical solutions that are able to make their sewage sludge 'waste' a valuable resource.[...]

[...]Automatically cleaned screen for solids retention in stormwater tanks and overflows Efficient solids separation Continuous automatic screen cleaning Defined solids removal For discharges with limited upstream head possibilities Sturdy, low-maintenance stainless steel design During and after storm events large amounts of debris are discharged to streams, rivers and lakes through storm water overflows of combined and sanitary sewer systems. Frequently, even the installation of scum boards is insufficient to prevent such pollution. The polluting items, such as sanitary products, toilet paper, faeces, plastic foils, etc. are not only unsightly but also responsible for considerable cleaning and/or disposal costs. On the basis of the DWA sheet A 102 (an instruction issued by an association dealing with wastewater treatment) efforts to fundamentally improve the protection of waters in this sector have been increased. Particularly endangered receiving water courses and nature preser­vation areas require more extensive measures concern­ing the treatment of stormwater. Design and Function The ROTAMAT® RoK1 screen is the ideal solution for solids retention at stormwater discharges, whether for new structures or refurbishment. The screen belongs to a group of fine screens designed for high flow rates at an extremely low hydraulic resistance. Two-dimensional screening guarantees a very high solids retention combined with automatic, gentle cleaning of the perforated plate. RoK1 screens are horizontally installed at the down-stream side of overflow weirs. A screw flight is mounted on a half cylinder of perforated plate. As the stormwater flows through the horizontal perforated half-pipe of the screen trough the solids are retained. A screw, with a brush attached on its flights, rotates within the semi-circular screen trough. It cleans the screen and pushes the screenings gently towards the end of the trough. At the end of the trough, the screenings are returned into the sewer and carried to the wastewater treatment plant. Alternatively, the screenings are removed from the plant with a cross conveyor for further disposal. During storm conditions the screen is automatically started and then works fully automatically. The installation conditions On the left or right side of the weir overflow – standard inclination angles 0° and 60°. To allow far different structural conditions and local hydraulic conditions it is necessary that the screen can be flexibly installed into existing buildings. The full screen surface is available already at the beginning of a storm event so that the hydraulic resistance is minimized with the result of a very high solids retention. The Applications HUBER ROTAMAT® Screens RoK1 can be used for a variety of applications in the combined sewage sector. To avoid another point of maintenance it is generally not intended to remove screenings from the structure. Instead, the screenings remain within the sewer or tank and are introduced into the wastewater treatment plant after the storm event. As a reliable solution for high solids loads and/or unfavourable flow conditions, the HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK1 can be equipped with a cross conveyor to function as a HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK1 TS . The screw conveyor feeds the screenings separated in the storm screen back into the wastewater flow at a specific point. Alternatively, the screenings can be discharged into a container with the cross conveyor if requested by the customer. The Benefits of the HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK1 The screen is installed behind the weir overflow. This design results in the following favourable benefits: Optimal solids retention by means of two-dimensional screening (perforated plate) Low hydraulic resistance due to installation at weir height The perfect solution for discharges with limited up­stream head possibilities Defined screenings discharge For problem-free retrofitting into existing structures Possibility of completely submerging the screen Available with cross conveyor as RoK1 TS if required[...]

[...]Automatically cleaned screen for solids retention in stormwater tanks and overflows Efficient solids separation Continuous automatic screen cleaning Maximum adaptability Ideal for combination with water retention elements Sturdy, low-maintenance stainless steel design During and after storm events large amounts of debris are discharged to streams, rivers and lakes through storm water overflows of combined and sanitary sewer systems. Frequently, even the installation of scum boards is insufficient to prevent such pollution. The polluting items, such as sanitary products, toilet paper, faeces, plastic foils, etc. are not only unsightly but also responsible for considerable cleaning and/or disposal costs. On the basis of the DWA sheet A 128 (an instruction issued by an association dealing with wastewater treatment) efforts to fundamentally improve the protection of waters in this sector have been increased. Particularly endangered receiving water courses and nature preservation areas require more extensive measures concerning the treatment of stormwater. Design and Function The HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK2 is the ideal solution for this task, whether for new structures or refurbishment. The screen belongs to a group of fine screens designed for high flow rates at an extremely low hydraulic resistance. Two-dimensional screening guarantees a very high solids retention combined with automatic, gentle cleaning of the perforated plate. HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK2 screens are horizontally installed at the upstream side of overflow weirs. A screw flight is mounted on a half cylinder of perforated plate. As the stormwater flows through the horizontal perforated half-pipe of the screen trough the solids are retained. A screw, with a brush attached on its flights, rotates within the semi-circular screen trough. It cleans the screen and pushes the separated solids gently towards the lateral discharge. The screenings remain on the polluted water side of the screen from where they are taken along with the wastewater flow. During storm conditions the screen is automatically started and then works fully automatically. The HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK2 can be flexibly installed on the left or right side of the weir overflow to optimally meet different local hydraulic conditions. Even if the flow rate is low, the oncoming flow approaches the full screen basket length and the screenings are removed gently without blockage so that a high separation performance is achieved and the headloss minimized mechanically. The Applications HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK2 units can be used for a variety of applications in the combined sewage sector. To avoid another point of maintenance it is generally not intended to remove screenings from the structure. Instead, the screenings remain within the sewer or tank and are introduced into the wastewater treatment plant after the storm event. The Benefits of the HUBER Storm Screen ROTAMAT® RoK2 The screen is installed in front of the weir overflow. This design results in the following favourable benefits: Optimal solids retention by means of two-dimensional screening (perforated plate) Screenings remain on the polluted water side No downstream impact on the screen efficiency For problem-free retrofitting into existing structures The perfect solution for discharges with limited upstream head possibilities Optional emergency overflow[...]

[...]Penrith, UK Originally, the two existing perforated plate (escalator-type) screens at the Penrith wastewater treatment plant discharged their screenings into a launder trough wherefrom they were flushed to a tank incorporating macerator pumps. These pumps grinded the solids and returned them back to the works. Besides the fact that the entire system did only comminute the screenings, but did not remove any solids, the system did not operate reliably. The main problems encountered by the operators were that the macerator pumps required constant maintenance and that, under certain circumstances, the macerator tank overflowed and raw sewage littered the site. In order to clean up the process and avoid the problems associated with the existing set-up, United Utilities contacted HUBER to come up with a solution. We submitted a proposal that incorporated the HUBER super-lauder wash-press WAP® SL. The customer approved our solution because the WAP® SL removes the screenings in a well-washed and highly compacted form, and because of its high screenings processing capacity. As a certain amount of civil engineering work was required to accommodate the WAP® SL unit, United Utilities enlisted the help of Mackereth Engineering as a local contractor. Because this contractor has been familiar with HUBER products for a number of years, they were also ordered to provide the required mechanical installation. Supply of the control panel and associated cabling and electrical installations were undertaken by Bainbridge Electrical, another local contractor. In cooperation with United Utilities and the local contractors, we were able to address the issues of skip/lorry and personnel access as well as optimising maintenance and operation procedures. The new system operates as follows: Operation of the existing screens remains unchanged, The screens discharge their screenings into a launder channel and the screens’ wash water is used to flush the screenings through the channel into the launder tank of a WAP/SL unit, Under normal circumstances, a drain valve located at the bottom of the launder tank remains closed to allow the water level in the tank to rise, The level in the tank is monitored with a pressure sensor until it reaches a pre-set limit, Upon reaching the limit, an impeller that is mounted on the tank’s wall is switched on and turning for a pre-set duration. The impeller generates high turbulence and launders the screenings, When the impeller is switched off, the drain valve opens and wash water drains through perforations in the bottom, while the washed screenings are retained on the bottom, Simultaneously a motor driving an auger above the tank’s bottom is switched on. The auger screw drives the washed screenings into a compaction zone, All filtrate from the WAP® SL unit is discharged into a small sump and, in this instance, pumped back to the head of the works, The screenings are compressed, dewatered and compacted while they are forced by the auger through an inclined pressure pipe. At the end of the pipe they drop into a skip, Under these conditions and up to a feeding rate of 2.5 m³/h, the WAP® SL produces a very clean, dry and virtually odourless screenings product, Should the screenings load exceed this value, the WAP® SL changes automatically to a different mode of operation, allowing a maximum of 4 m³/h of screenings to be processed with only a slight deterioration of the end product’s quality. The operational versatility, as described in item 11 above, enables HUBER to offer a unit with a very small footprint for a relatively high solids throughput.[...]

[...]In a city that never sleeps, resilience is non-negotiable. With the growing threat of storms and rising tides, some of New York City’s most iconic and vital institutions have turned to a single solution: HUBER’s TT7 pressure-rated stainless-steel doors. Designed as a pressure-tight access door, the TT7 is the optimal solution for flood protection, safeguarding lives, infrastructure, and history from nature’s fury. A Fortress for History on Governors Island In 2018, one of Governors Island’s historic buildings became an early adopter of the TT7. This 172-acre island, just 800 yards (about 731.52 m) from Manhattan, is home to over 50 historic landmarks and lush parkland. With its proximity to the water, flood protection is not just a precaution - it is a necessity. The HUBER TT7 now ensures that this cherished piece of New York’s history remains safe for generations to come. Over the years HUBER sold more than ten rectangular Pressure-Tight Doors TT7.1, completely made from high quality AISI 316L stainless steel. The door is statically certified and pressure-tight up to a water gauge of 10 m and opening to the pressure side. HUBER Technology Inc. is building project specific high resistant flood protection doors that are pressure tight up to a water gauge of 30 m for all types of buildings required protection even considering a guarantee for leakage and tightness between the frame and concrete. Technically the frames and doors are shielded arc-welded and acid bath cleaned before washing, drying and surface passivation. Shielding the Hudson’s Architectural Marvels By 2019, HUBER’s TT7 had earned the trust of real estate giant Tishman Speyer. A TT7 was installed in one of their premier Hudson River properties , reinforcing the flood resilience of their extensive portfolio. With properties spanning NYC, Chicago, and Boston, Tishman Speyer understands the importance of future proofing against extreme weather events Safeguarding the Future at Barnard College Fast forward to January 2025, and HUBER delivered yet another TT7, this time to Barnard College – part of the prestigious Columbia University. As an institution dedicated to shaping the minds of tomorrow, Barnard recognizes the importance of proactive infrastructure investments. The TT7 ensures that education and innovation continue uninterrupted, even in the face of climate challenges. HUBER Technology Inc. equipped the college with different types of four (4x) round pressure-tight doors TT7.R. These doors are even so completely made from AISI 316L, round-shaped instead of typically rectangular. HUBER is building these doors on project with individual diameters and a water tightness up to a water gauge of 10 m. Expanding Protection to the Heart of NYC’s Future Most recently, a TT7 was installed in a newly constructed multi-use residential and commercial development. As NYC evolves, so does its need for resilient infrastructure. From historic landmarks to cutting-edge developments, HUBER’s different types of flood-protecting equipment like the TT7 doors besides other solutions like manhole covers and flood screenings rakes we are proving to be an indispensable safeguard against an uncertain climate future.[...]

[...]We are exhibiting at WRM – Water Resource Management Expo, which is one of the five exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 11-12 September 2024 as part of ESS Expo 2024. Please come along and visit us at Stand C121. ESS Expo 2024 is the ultimate platform for sustainable innovation and technologies. ESS Expo is a world leading event showcasing cutting edge technologies and strategies in net zero, decarbonisation, resource management, circular economy, water scarcity and management, biodiversity conservation, environmental emergency response and emissions control. HUBER Technology are long established experts in wastewater and wet treatment processes. As a leading supplier of stainless-steel treatment equipment, we offer the highest quality, innovative solutions designed to withstand operation in difficult environments with minimum maintenance. We provide decades of experience and the highest level of quality and service, so that our wastewater treatment equipment is the last you will need to install. HUBER’s range of products includes: Solids and screenings removal, fine screens, coarse screens and micro screens Washing, conveying and compacting of solids and screenings Sludge screening, thickening, dewatering and drying Grit removal and treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Filtration Optimisation of Anaerobic digestion, with pre and post digestion treatment Heat Recovery from wastewater Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan, HUBER’s Business Development Managers have worked with wastewater across Municipal and Industrial applications and have a wealth of extensive experience at providing solutions tailored to the individual client’s needs. With an understanding of the processes involved and knowledge of the wide range of HUBER products and solutions available, unusual applications are not a problem. By approaching each new project with the aim of understanding the problem or specific requirements, solutions are as unique as the problems they solve. Dale and Adrian can look at how we can help your plant run more efficiently and what process enhancements could be made to optimise the whole plant. At this exhibition, we will be focusing on Municipal and Industrial wastewater solutions and highlighting some of our new innovations which include- Sludge dewatering with the HUBER Q-PRESS® AD feedstock grit removal and washing using the HUBER Longitudinal Grit Trap ROTAMAT® Ro6 and HUBER Grit Washer RoSF G4E AD Digestate screening – using the HUBER Sludgecleaner STRAINPRESS® Heat Recovery from wastewater using the HUBER ThermWin® Stormwater overflow treatment using the HUBER ROTAMAT® RoK1 & RoK2 Sludge Thickening with the HUBER S-DISC We are excited to support our customers on new plants and are keen to be involved in the early stages of planning a plant to ensure all areas of the process are considered. With a range of trial units available, help with onsite trial / development work can be undertaken. On our stand this year, we will have a scale-working model of some of our Storm screen solutions for visitors to interact with and discuss. The team is looking forward to meeting and explaining to visitors how our technology works at this forthcoming exhibition. Please come along and visit us at Stand C121 For more information contact Dale Foster - 07980 316059 or Adrian Heneghan - 07540 667094 or email Dale.Foster@huber.co.uk or Adrian.Heneghan@huber.co.uk .[...]

[...]At the end of 2016, one of our most important industrial customers kindly agreed to give us his view of the HUBER service quality in a personal interview from the perspective of a customer, providing critical analysis and evaluation. GELITA is one of the leading suppliers of gelatine, collagen and collagen peptides worldwide. These natural, pure and anallergenic clean-label ingredients play an important role when it comes to healthy food, a healthy life style and technical innovations. GELITA AG relies on natural solutions, scientific research and creativity. They live the motto of innovation and follow their motifs of excellence, expertise and a comprehensive service. They also rely on transparency as they recognize that customer confidence is their most valuable asset. Their motto determines everything they do – day after day: improving quality of life. Their global presence is not limited to the food and beverage industry, they also supply to the market of health & dietary supplement as well as to the pharma & medicine market, and they are involved in a wide scope of extremely exciting technological applications. Mr. Spiegel, head of energy & environment on site, and Mr. Beisel, wastewater specialist and foreman of the GELITA wastewater treatment plant, were so kind as to answer our questions relating to the HUBER service performance when we visited them on site. HUBER SE: „How important is the availability of the HUBER plants for your company?“ GELITA AG: „The availability of the HUBER machines is of immense importance for us. Downtimes would disturb our processes. We would have to throttle our production and, worst case, even stop it completely.“ HUBER SE: „What is most important for you? What are the main criteria you are expecting from a competent service partner?“ GELITA AG: „The basic requirement for us is on-schedule and high-quality processing as our production stands still for two weeks in summer to carry out maintenance and repair work. All maintenance and repair work must be completed within this period of time. But just as important for us is the smooth work flow during maintenance and always the same personnel.“ HUBER SE: „How does GELITA AG evaluate the HUBER service relating to these criteria, and what benefit do you see in the close cooperation with the HUBER Global Service?“ GELITA AG: „Very good overall as, due to timely coordination, dates can be fixed, spare parts can be provided for the machines and problems discussed beforehand. The HUBER service staff has a comprehensive know-how and is working independently, this ensures that everything goes off smoothly as required. Due to the close cooperation, which will be intensified even more through site visits by HUBER service consultant Frank Hill in spring, the optimisation process for our industry-specific requirements can be well coordinated and taken into account when maintenance is carried out.“ HUBER SE: „How would you generally consider the HUBER Service insofar as cost/performance ratio, quality, adherence to delivery dates, competence, and flexibility are concerned?“ GELITA AG: „We are really satisfied with all points, especially when it comes to competence and flexibility as the high availability of the machines is important for us, as well as quick help in case of equipment failures. Our high satisfaction with the HUBER service consultant and the internal HUBER service sales technician should particularly be mentioned in this context.“ HUBER SE: „Would you recommend the HUBER Global Service to others?“ GELITA AG: „Yes, and we indeed do so.“ HUBER SE: „Is there anything particular you would like to advise for the future, what should we optimize?“ GELITA AG: „Keeping your service quality constantly at this high level in order to have satisfied customers also in the future. This will require, among other, constantly well trained personnel, problem solving in close cooperation with the customer and common efforts to meet the challenges arising from ever increasing customer requirements.“ We would like to thank Mr. Spiegel and his team for their cooperation and confidence in HUBER! The results from the interview mean for us an acknowledgement of good work and cooperation but at the same time commit us to continue our efforts in order to guarantee quality and performance of our services on such a high level also in the future! Facts and figures of the plant: Installed HUBER machines: 1x Multi-Rake Bar Screen RakeMax® size 2300x552x6 1x HUBER Complete Plant ROTAMAT® Ro5 size 100 l/s with HUBER Rotary Drum Fine Screen ROTAMAT® Ro2 size 1000/3mm 1x HUBER Fine Screen ROTAMAT® Ro1 size 780/6 mm in tank 1x HUBER Rotary Drum Fine Screen ROTAMAT® Ro2 size 1200/0.5 mm in tank 2x HUBER Rotary Screw Thickener S-DRUM size 3 100,000 PE design size Flotation plant with preceding HUBER Fine Screen ROTAMAT® Ro1 and HUBER Rotary Drum Fine Screen ROTAMAT® Ro2 5,000 m³/d production wastewater which is treated directly on the plant Surface water is discharged directly to the receiving water course Agricultural application of the biomass lime sludge Staff on the sewage treatment plant: 1x foreman (wastewater) 1x foreman (wastewater) in training 3x wastewater treatment specialists 1x wastewater treatment specialist in training Year-round attendance of the plant, 365 days Shift work (3 persons per shift)[...]

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