scholarly journals Thermal Hydrolysis of Sewage Sludge: A Case Study of a WWTP in Burgos, Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 964
Author(s):  
José García-Cascallana ◽  
Xiomar Gómez Barrios ◽  
E. Judith Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Mass Balances ◽  
Digested Sludge ◽  
Hydrolysis Process ◽  
Base Scenario ◽  
Mesophilic Digestion ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

An evaluation of the energy and economic performance of thermal hydrolysis technologies is carried out on a theoretical basis. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of Burgos (Spain) was the base scenario of this evaluation. Energy and mass balances were established considering the registered data of primary and secondary thickened sludge in the WWTP for 2011 to 2016. These balances were analysed considering five different scenarios, taking as Scenario 1, the plant operating with conventional mesophilic digestion. The scenarios considered commercially available technologies. The best results were obtained when hydrolysis was applied to digested sludge and sludge from the Solidstream® process. These two scenarios showed the best performance regarding volatile solid removal and lower demand for live steam, achieving a higher amount of biogas available for valorisation using combined heat and power (CHP) units. The main advantage of the hydrolysis process is the decrease in the volume of digesters and the amount of dewatered sludge needing final disposal. The Solidstream® process allowed a 35% increase in biogas available for engines and a 23% increase in electricity production.

Thermal hydrolysis of waste activated sludge at Hengelo Wastewater Treatment Plant, The Netherlands

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathijs Oosterhuis ◽  
Davy Ringoot ◽  
Alexander Hendriks ◽  
Paul Roeleveld
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Waste Activated Sludge ◽  
Treatment Technique ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Sludge Treatment ◽  
Water Board ◽  
Anaerobic Biodegradability ◽  
Hydrolysis Process ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

The thermal hydrolysis process (THP) is a sludge treatment technique which affects anaerobic biodegradability, viscosity and dewaterability of waste activated sludge (WAS). In 2011 a THP-pilot plant was operated, connected to laboratory-scale digesters, at the water board Regge en Dinkel and in cooperation with Cambi A.S. and MWH Global. Thermal hydrolysis of WAS resulted in a 62% greater volatile solids (VS) reduction compared to non-hydrolysed sludge. Furthermore, the pilot digesters could be operated at a 2.3 times higher solids loading rate compared to conventional sludge digesters. By application of thermal sludge hydrolysis, the overall efficiency of the sludge treatment process can be improved.

scholarly journals Thermal hydrolysis to enhance energetic potential of sewage sludge: A review

Paliva ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Anna Mágrová ◽  
Pavel Jeníček
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Multicriteria Analysis ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Digested Sludge ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Input Material ◽  
Hydrolysis Process

Sewage sludge biomass is a renewable energy source commonly produced by anaerobic digestion (AD). However, the limited biodegradability of sewage sludge causes a poor energy conversion of organic material into biogas and requires further enhancement. One possible solution is sludge disintegration by a thermal hydrolysis process (THP) that has already proven to enhance biogas production and improve the quality of digested sludge. This article reviews possible THP configurations, such as THP-AD, ITHP, and PAD-THP, together with different input materials and their impact on the energy balance of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Data from full-scale THP demonstrate differences between the configurations and input material. Moreover, the general advantages and disadvantages of THP integration are summarized and presented as a multicriteria analysis that simplifies the decision-making whether the THP should be integrated in the WWTP.

scholarly journals ‘Hot topic’ – combined energy and process modeling in thermal hydrolysis systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Aichinger ◽  
Christine DeBarbadillo ◽  
Ahmed Al-Omari ◽  
Bernhard Wett
Keyword(s):  
Process Model ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Dynamic Effects ◽  
Operational Conditions ◽  
Hydrolysis Process ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Large Heat ◽  
Steam Production

Abstract The thermal hydrolysis process (THP) is applied to enhance biogas production in anaerobic digestion (AD), reduce viscosity for improved mixing and dewatering and to reduce and sterilize cake solids. Large heat demands for steam production rely on dynamic effects like sludge throughput, gas availability and THP process parameters. Here, we propose a combined energy and process model suitable to describe the dynamic behaviour of THP in a full-plant context. The process model addresses interactions of THP with operational conditions covered by the AD model obeying mass continuity. Energy conservation is considered in balancing and converting various energy species dominated by thermal heat and calorific energy. The combined energy and process model was then applied on the THP at Blue Plains advanced WWTP (DC Water) to analyse the process and assess potential energy optimizations. It was found that dynamic effects like mismatched steam production and consumption, temporary gas shortages and underloaded units are responsible for energy inefficiencies with losses in electricity-production up to 29%.

Managing Change in an Environmentally Conscious Society: A Case Study, Gothenburg (Sweden)

1990 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Balmer ◽  
R. C. Frost
Keyword(s):  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Digested Sludge ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Managing Change ◽  
Underground Cavities ◽  
Anaerobically Digested Sludge

The treatment and disposal of sewage sludge in environmentally conscious societies is becoming increasingly problematical due, in large part, to public attitudes. Strategies have to be developed which either successfully defend existing routes or which manage changes that have public support. A case study of managing change at a large wastewater treatment plant, serving Gothenburg, Sweden, is presented. Three radically different alternatives to the current practice, of lime addition to dewatered raw sludge and disposal to land reclamation, were appraised to a common set of criteria and compared with the existing route. The options considered were incineration, drying of dewatered anaerobically digested sludge, and disposal of dewatered anaerobically digested sludge to underground cavities. An account is given of the public discussion meetings that were held at strategically important times, the views expressed at these being taken into account by GRYAAB's management board in their decision to opt for the disposal of sludge to underground cavities.

Anaerobic digestion enhanced by thermal hydrolysis: First reference BIOTHELYS® at Saumur, France

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Chauzy ◽  
Didier Cretenot ◽  
Anne Bausseron ◽  
Stéphane Deleris
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Nutrient Removal ◽  
Steam Injection ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Biological Nutrient Removal ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Industrial Sludge ◽  
Biological Sludge ◽  
Hydrolysis Process ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Veolia Water has developed during these last years its own THP (Thermal Hydrolysis Process) named BIOTHELYS® in order to enhance MAD (mesophilic anaerobic digestion) of municipal or industrial sludge. The first reference BIOTHELYS® has been installed at Saumur in France, an extended aeration biological nutrient removal facility, and commissioned in April 2006. The thermal hydrolysis of dewatered sludge is realised by steam injection at a temperature of 160°C for duration of circa 30 minutes. The THP reactors are paired in order to recover flash steam and heat sludge economically. The MAD of hydrolysed sludge is done within a HRT of 15 days and reaches volatile reduction of more than 45% on extended aeration biological sludge. BIOTHELYS® turns the MAD of extended aeration biological sludge into a very attractive solution while producing green energy with biogas. MAD is thus no more only reserved for mixed sludge but also for pure biological sludge when using THP.

Why applying THP on waste activated sludge makes sense: Psyttalia – Athens case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 921-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Zikakis ◽  
J. Chauzy ◽  
I. Droubogianni ◽  
A. Georgakopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Waste Activated Sludge ◽  
Primary Sludge ◽  
Hydrolysis Process ◽  
Sludge Drying

Abstract In order to improve the energy footprint of Psyttalia wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Athens, the application of a thermal hydrolysis process (THP) was preferred to the option of constructing additional digesters. Since August 2015, approximately half of the generated waste activated sludge (WAS) has been treated by a Cambi B6-4 system, while the thickened primary sludge (PS) is by-passing the THP and is mixed with the hydrolysed WAS before entering the 4 digesters. The 4 other conventional digesters have treated the remaining sludge. The dewaterability of the mixed digested sludge has significantly been improved from 22% dry solids (DS) before THP installation, up to 31% DS after THP installation. This is providing substantial reduction of energy use and cost savings at the sludge drying plant of Psyttalia. In addition, biogas generation and digester efficiency (VSR) have been increased.

scholarly journals Energy Balance of Turbocharged Engines Operating in a WWTP with Thermal Hydrolysis. Co-Digestion Provides the Full Plant Energy Demand

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11103
Author(s):  
José García-Cascallana ◽  
Daniela Carrillo-Peña ◽  
Antonio Morán ◽  
Richard Smith ◽  
Xiomar Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Cheese Whey ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Baseline Scenario ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Pre Treatment

The energy balance of lean-burn turbocharged engines using biogas as fuel is reported. Digestion data were obtained from the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of the city of Burgos (Spain), operating with a thermal hydrolysis unit for sludge pre-treatment. Operational performance of the plant was studied by considering the treatment of sludge as a comparative base for analyzing global plant performance if co-digestion is implemented for increasing biogas production. The calculation methodology was based on equations derived from the engine efficiency parameters provided by the manufacturer. Results from real data engine performance when evaluated in isolation as a unique control volume, reported an electrical efficiency of 38.2% and a thermal efficiency of 49.8% leading to a global efficiency of 88% at the operating point. The gross electrical power generated amounted to 1039 kW, which translates into 9102 MWh/year, with an economic value of 837,384 €/year which was completely consumed at the plant. It also represents 55.1% of self-consumption regarding the total electricity demand of the plant. The analysis of the system considering the use of the total installed capacity by adding a co-substrate, such as cheese whey or microalgae, reveals that total electrical self-consumption is attained when the co-substrate is directly fed into the digester (cheese whey case), obtaining 16,517 MWh/year equivalent to 1,519,160 €/year. The application of thermal hydrolysis as pre-treatment to the co-substrate (microalgae case study) leads to lower electricity production, but still attains a better performance than a mono-digestion baseline scenario.

scholarly journals Implementation of a Decision Support System for Sewage Sludge Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9089 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Palma-Heredia ◽  
Manel Poch ◽  
Miquel À. Cugueró-Escofet
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support System ◽  
Support System ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Thermal Hydrolysis ◽  
Biogas Upgrading ◽  
Sewage Sludge Management ◽  
Reduction Of Emissions

In this work, a decision support system (DSS) coupled with wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) simulator tool that uses a hierarchical set of key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide an assessment of the performance of WWTP systems is presented. An assessment of different Scenarios in a real WWTP case study, each consisting of a different set of sludge line technologies and derived combinations, was successfully conducted with the developed DSS–WWTP simulator, based on Scenario simulation and hierarchical KPI analysis. The test carried out on the selected WWTP showed that although thermal valorisation and thermal hydrolysis showed similar (the best) economic viability, the latter showed additional benefits, including synergies related to improving the thermal balance of the overall WWTP even when considering other technologies. On the other hand, biogas-upgrading technologies allowed reduction of emissions, but with higher costs and thermal demands. The usage of this tool may allow the development of proposals for technological priorities as a pathway to the transition to circular economy based on the management criteria of the correspondent sanitation system.

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