- Condition monitoring: IoT-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Process optimization: Expert review and selection of the lowest-energy equipment for every process stage.
- Lifecycle support: Global service network for rapid parts, upgrades, and optimization audits.
Energy efficiency and ongoing cost optimization
Our intelligent industrial wastewater treatment solutions optimize process uptime translating into real world Return On Investment (ROI).
Unlocking low-footprint wastewater treatment system performance
Rising energy costs and net-zero commitments are reshaping industrial water management. Our advanced technologies empower you to cut wastewater treatment power consumption, maximize process reliability, and drive down total cost of ownership. From aeration optimization to best-in-class pump efficiency, we are the global partner trusted by industry leaders for ongoing cost reduction and compliance.
Compact belt filters for primary clarification
Tiny footprint with major impact: High‑rate belt filters need as little as 10 % of the space required by a conventional primary clarifier which is ideal for industrial retrofits and tight sites.
Low‑energy for on‑demand operation: Gravity feed is possible, and the belt indexes only when a pressure drop appears, keeping power and maintenance costs to a minimum.
Superior solids capture: Removes fibres, fines, and floatables that slip through settling tanks, cutting downstream sludge production and aeration energy.
4–6 % dry‑solids sludge: Drier primary sludge slashes dewatering energy, haulage costs, and boosts biogas yield in anaerobic digesters.
Fast ROI: Minimal civil works and immediate process benefits deliver a typical payback in under 24 months for industrial installations
Optimizing aeration the largest power consumer
Aeration can account for 50–70% of total plant energy use. HST™ magnetic bearing turbocompressors deliver market-leading efficiency (up to 85% wire-to-air) and precise, load-adaptive control.
Benefits include:
- Oil-free reliability: Magnetic bearings mean no mechanical wear, minimal maintenance, and >99% uptime.
- Adaptive performance: Automatic turndown for flow matching and Building Management System (BMS) / Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration.
- Low-Noise, Low-Footprint: Quiet, vibration-free operation simplifies installation and plant layout.
Our aeration systems, including Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) fine-bubble diffusers, maximize Oxygen Transfer Rates (OTR), further reducing air demand and power consumption.
Low-energy pumping solutions
Our energy‑efficient pumps, including AHLSTAR process pumps, submersible XFP and high‑solids Progressing Cavity (PC) pumps, are engineered for lowest lifecycle costs in industrial applications:
- Best‑in‑class hydraulic efficiency: Our pump designs routinely exceed 80 % efficiency, validated in multiple industries.
- Variable frequency drives (VFD): Optimize performance for variable loads, cutting standby losses and wear.
- Material durability: We offer a full range of corrosion‑ and abrasion‑resistant materials, ensuring robust performance in aggressive, abrasive, or high‑Dry Solids (DS) % sludge applications. Correct and compatible process material selection also increases equipment uptime and extends operational lifespan, maximizing plant reliability and return on investment.
- Precision for all duties: From dedicated Return Activated Sludge (RAS) and mixed‑liquor recirculation pumps and dosing pumps to progressive‑cavity sludge and cake transfer pumps, We deliver the right solution for energy and maintenance optimization.
Efficient mixing and agitation with CFD-driven performance
Vertical and horizontal SALOMIX™ and Scaba agitators deliver optimized flow with minimal power draw. Our in‑house Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling and application knowhow ensure every impeller, shaft, and gearbox is matched to your tank geometry and process goals.
- Energy‑optimized designs: CFD‑validated hydraulics cut power demand by up to 30 % versus legacy agitators.
- Application‑specific materials: Stainless, duplex, or coated steels withstand corrosive and erosive media, boosting uptime and equipment life.
- Process consistency: Uniform mixing maintains sludge quality, prevents septicity, and safeguards downstream treatment efficiency.
- Full spectrum of applications: From blending tanks and Equalization (EQ) basins to high‑solids digestate homogenization, our agitators and mixers keep industrial processes stable while minimizing energy waste.
Demonstrated return on investment
Our retrofit packages combining HST™ turbocompressors, high‑efficiency process pumps, agitators and compact belt filters regularly deliver payback in under two years:
- Aeration power cut by up to 50 % (typically 30–40 %)
- Total plant electricity down 20–30 %
- Lower sludge costs & higher biogas yield
These savings translate into rapid ROI, freeing budget for further optimisation and sustainability upgrades.
