WASTEWATER ENERGY EXPERTISE
Municipal wastewater treatment accounts for up to 2% of total energy consumption in the United States due to the energy-intensive nature of conventional technologies.
Facility infrastructures are literally falling apart. According to the EPA, addressing this problem will require a minimum investment of $60 billion over the next 20 years. It is imperative these monies are spent wisely, and that the solutions implemented provide a sustainable return on that considerable investment.
Environmental Transformation
Catalyzing a Sustainable Planet
Conventional primary treatment solutions only capture c. 30% of the organics. This means the majority of organics move on to the secondary treatment process, where an immense amount of energy is consumed to reduce their energy-production value.
The Harvester™ technology provides enhanced capture of these organics and solids, to provide myriad benefits to the facility, including:
Tackling the Resource Recovery Revolution Head On
Carbon diversion, energy and nutrient recovery are the fundamental building blocks required to ensure this Sustainability Sea Change gains traction. ClearCove’s patented technology solutions are providing the wastewater industry the catalyst it desperately needs.
360 Degrees of Expertise: Muni 360
The path toward resource recovery is complex. Requirements for success are considerable in both their scope and the levels of expertise needed to ensure common pitfalls are avoided: adaptation is required for new technologies; partnerships need to be formed; testing and analysis is required; there is a need to engage with local industry; outputs have to be carefully managed, and cooperation with regulatory bodies requires close attention. The list goes on.
This can be daunting, time-consuming and expensive. This is where ClearCove can help.
ClearCove’s holistic Municipal offerings stretch beyond technological solutions and systems. Our team of industry experts will also help you navigate the challenges inherent in the Municipal wastewater treatment world.
Municipal 360 encompasses the following:
NYSERDA
Catalyzing anaerobic digestion in wastewater treatment plants
The ClearCove Harvester™ technology was demonstrated at the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility (IAWWTF) under New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Program 2722 “Towards Net Zero Energy in Wastewater Treatment.”
Abstract from the NYSERDA Report
The following report abstract highlights ClearCove’s technological leadership from both an energy production and energy savings standpoint. The Company’s patented technology is able to elevate anaerobic digestion to previously unseen levels of performance. The full report can be viewed by clicking on the icon at the bottom of this page.
“Conventional primary treatment typically removes less than 25-35% of the organics at the head of the wastewater treatment plant. The ClearCove Organics Harvester (OH), an innovative process piloted at the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility (IAWWTF), proved that it removes the majority of organics in the primary stage.
In the demonstration project, increased biogas generation from the pilot system was realized and anticipated energy savings associated with secondary treatment upon installation of a full-scale system were calculated.This project was validated by measurements of the removal capabilities of the OH pilot in combination with pilot-scale anaerobic digestion. An increase of methane production from primary sludge by 240-520% was shown and a 52% reduction of energy associated with secondary aeration upon installation of a full-scale system was calculated. Should a full-scale system be installed at the IAWWTF, total methane production is anticipated to increase by 180-320%, depending on the valuation matrixes and that the IAWWTF would be capable of producing more energy than it consumes.”
Acknowledgments
“This demonstration project would not have been possible without the assistance and support of Dan Ramer and the operators/staff of the IAWWTF and O’Brien & Gere Engineers; Kathleen O’Connor of NYSERDA; and the members of the Project Advisory Committee, including Jason Turgeon, Lauren Fillmore, Rich Lyons, Ralph Eschborn, and Jim Fitzpatrick. We also sincerely thank Mayor Svante Myrick, his staff, and the citizens of Ithaca, NY for their hospitality.”