INTRODUCTION
ULTIMATE:TIME TO MAKE RECYCLED WATER A NEXT LEVEL RESOURCE
Sustainable water usage includes reusing
treated wastewater as much as possible. This applies to municipal and
industrial wastewater alike. In the process, industries can recycle not only
their wastewater, but also the energy and components it contains.
The ULTIMATE project will develop technologies to reuse industrial wastewater, creating economic value and increasing the sustainable use of resources.
The ULTIMATE project will develop technologies to reuse industrial wastewater, creating economic value and increasing the sustainable use of resources.
9 Testing Sites Across Europe
are serving as role models for the agrifood, beverage, chemical & biotech sector.
Learn how different businesses in these industries are boosting their sustainability. Click on a case study below or keep scrolling for more details!
Learn how different businesses in these industries are boosting their sustainability. Click on a case study below or keep scrolling for more details!
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Petrochemical Industry Reducing liquid waste to almost zero# 1 Tarragona, Spain
The
petrochemical complex of Tarragona already uses recycled urban wastewater. To reuse
wastewater from the petrochemical complex as well, a new wastewater management
system has been engineered. The final cleaning step of the new system, the
tertiary treatment, is based on near zero liquid discharge technologies. This will
decrease the liquid waste and increase water recovery in the complex by 20%.
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HorticultureEfficient heating and watering in greenhouses# 2 Nieuw-Prinsenland, The Netherlands
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brings the greenhouse into cooperation with nearby factories. The thermal
energy generated during industrial processes will be transferred to the
greenhouse for heating during the cold months.
Additionally, the project will demonstrate that wastewater from glasshouses can be recycled and reused in horticulture. Greenhouse operators hesitate to reuse their wastewater as it can contain plant pathogens. To remove these, a customised treatment plant will combine 3 different technologies. The system will also remove pesticides, which are used to protect crops like tomato from pests.
Additionally, the project will demonstrate that wastewater from glasshouses can be recycled and reused in horticulture. Greenhouse operators hesitate to reuse their wastewater as it can contain plant pathogens. To remove these, a customised treatment plant will combine 3 different technologies. The system will also remove pesticides, which are used to protect crops like tomato from pests.
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Public Private PartnershipManaging high salinity# 3 Rosignano, Italy
The
partnership ARETUSA is helping industry use more municipal wastewater. This saves
groundwater which can then be used to produce drinking water.
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Juice ProductionAntioxidants from wastewater# 4 Nafplio, Greece
Nafplio is
one of the most important regions for the European citrus fruit industry. Citrus
fruit production and processing requires a lot of water, which places a great
strain on the groundwater supply in this area.
A new water purification plant is being developed, tailored to the sectors specific needs. It will recycle the wastewater generated during juice production and stimulate its reuse in the industry. Beyond that, the system will extract valuable compounds such as polyphenols, which can be added to fruit juices as antioxidants.
Go to the next slide to watch how the ULTIMATE engineers set up the plant!
A new water purification plant is being developed, tailored to the sectors specific needs. It will recycle the wastewater generated during juice production and stimulate its reuse in the industry. Beyond that, the system will extract valuable compounds such as polyphenols, which can be added to fruit juices as antioxidants.
Go to the next slide to watch how the ULTIMATE engineers set up the plant!
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BreweryRecovering sludge for biogas generation# 5 Lleida, Spain
Breweries
can cover up to 30% of their energy demand with biogas generated from the
organic content in their wastewater. To extract the organic content and exploit
its potential efficiently, ULTIMATE is developing two new bioreactors
(anaerobic membrane & electro-stimulated anaerobic reactors).
These bioreactors are furthermore part of a treatment train which produces fit-for-purpose water. This will enhance the industrial symbiosis between the Mahou brewery and the water management company Aqualia.
These bioreactors are furthermore part of a treatment train which produces fit-for-purpose water. This will enhance the industrial symbiosis between the Mahou brewery and the water management company Aqualia.
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Olive MillsDealing with seasonal wastewater shock loads# 6 Karmiel & Shafdan, Israel
During
harvest season, shock loads of wastewater from olive mills impact the municipal
wastewater treatment plant in Karmiel, Israel. It has been challenging to find
an economic and technically feasible solution to pre-treat the wastewater
on-site. The ULTIMATE partners are addressing this.
In addition, a new anaerobic system for pretreatment of wastewater is installed at Israel’s largest wastewater treatment plant in Shafdan. It will make the plant more flexible to treating wastewater when its composition changes; i.e. effluents from olive mills, dairy farms and domestic wastewater.
Check out how new technologies will recycle wastewater and recover energy and materials in the following animations.
In addition, a new anaerobic system for pretreatment of wastewater is installed at Israel’s largest wastewater treatment plant in Shafdan. It will make the plant more flexible to treating wastewater when its composition changes; i.e. effluents from olive mills, dairy farms and domestic wastewater.
Check out how new technologies will recycle wastewater and recover energy and materials in the following animations.
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Wiskey DistilleryUtilising the potential of distillery wastewater# 7 Tain, Scotland, UK
Distilleries
require high-quality water to clean some of their facilities, for which they
use fresh water. To lower the demand for this precious resource, the
Glenmorangie distillery pursues a circular economy approach; one that recycles
and reuses water or other resources for a better environmental and economic
performance.
The existing wastewater treatment system (anaerobic membrane bioreactor) is equipped with so-called ammonia stripping and reverse osmosis units. This will recycle water to meet the quality requirements for internal cleaning and recover nutrients for fertilisation of barley, one of whiskey`s ingredients.
Learn more in the following video.
The existing wastewater treatment system (anaerobic membrane bioreactor) is equipped with so-called ammonia stripping and reverse osmosis units. This will recycle water to meet the quality requirements for internal cleaning and recover nutrients for fertilisation of barley, one of whiskey`s ingredients.
Learn more in the following video.
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Chemical IncineratorUsing flue gas washing water as a resource# 8 St. Maurice I´Exil, France
In St. Maurice l’Exil operates an incineration
facility for hazardous and non-hazardous liquid industrial waste.
The ULTIMATE partners determine the potential to recover heat and sulphur from water which was used to wash flue gases. This will reduce the energy consumption of the water treatment plant on site. It will also decrease the formation of waste gypsum and sodium sulphate.
The ULTIMATE partners determine the potential to recover heat and sulphur from water which was used to wash flue gases. This will reduce the energy consumption of the water treatment plant on site. It will also decrease the formation of waste gypsum and sodium sulphate.
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Wastewater Treatment PlantPushing from good to better# 9 Kalundborg, Denmark
In
Kalundborg, 9 private and public companies jointly reuse water, energy and
materials. To fully exploit this, new technologies to purify wastewater from
biotech companies will be tested.
In addition, a joint control system for two wastewater treatment plants, an industrial and a municipal one, is being established to save chemicals and energy.
A concept study investigates promising technologies for the recovery and internal use of sulphur and acetic acid.
In addition, a joint control system for two wastewater treatment plants, an industrial and a municipal one, is being established to save chemicals and energy.
A concept study investigates promising technologies for the recovery and internal use of sulphur and acetic acid.
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9 Testing Sites Across Europe
Reducing liquid waste to almost zero
Efficient heating and watering in greenhouses
Managing high salinity
Antioxidants from wastewater
Recovering sludge for biogas generation
Dealing with seasonal wastewater shock loads
Utilising the potential of distillery wastewater
Using flue gas washing water as a resource
Pushing from good to better
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