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Spirax-Sarco Limited Cheltenham UK GL53 8ER t: +44 (0)1242 521361 f: +44 (0)1242 573342 ukenquiries@SpiraxSarco.com www.SpiraxSarco.com/uk © Copyright 2010 Spirax Sarco is a registered trademark o UK-WASTE Issue 1 f Spirax-Sarco Limited Some products, services or solutions may not be available in certain markets Applications overview for the waste and wastewater industry Meeting the challenge of waste treatment At Spirax Sarco, we understand that water utility companies are under pressure to use more effective processes to treat sewage and wastewater. Landfill legislation from Europe and the National Waste Strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland means that water utility companies must reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfill. At the same time, climate change legislation is encouraging them not only to reduce their energy consumption, but also to offset costs by selling electricity back to the National Grid at a premium with the support of Renewables Obligation Certificates. Anaerobic digestion is an established process to break down waste streams and generate biogas, but produces sludge that must go to landfill. Advanced anaerobic digestion using steam heating, however, boosts productivity and removes pathogens and nitrates, resulting in sludge suitable for arable land. Better still, combining advanced anaerobic digestion with thermal hydrolysis pretreatment and combined heat and power generation raises the efficiency and costeffectiveness of the treatment process to new levels. The benefits of combining steam-driven thermal hydrolysis and advanced anaerobic digestion: • Convert up to 65% of the organic matter in sludge into biogas • The post-digestion sludge can contain up to 40% dry solids, making materials handling and transport easier • Kill pathogens with heat treatment • Eliminate unwanted odours • Improve energy efficiency • Increase digestor capacity by 2-3 times ...and training Our training capabilities set the standard for the industry. Each year, we run more than 79 courses, covering 13 topics for 700+ students. Our purpose-built training centre in Cheltenham features fully equipped, air-conditioned lecture rooms, a practical demonstration area with numerous demonstration rigs providing hands-on fault finding and assembly exercises. It also benefits from its own fully operational boiler house equipped with compressor plant and full condensate return system. We are an ISO9001: 2008 accredited company, with experienced project management skills. As part of our after sales support we can provide a unique selection of tailored onsite and off-site training packages. These can include design of steam systems, Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) and maintenance of steam systems, which are all nationally accredited by BTEC, CIBSE and the CEA. www.SpiraxSarco.com/uk/training Products and services backed by world-class expertise At Spirax Sarco we are known for our quality products and knowledgeable approach, however it’s our people who make us different. They have an unparalleled understanding of the generation and application of steam across a wide range of industries, including waste treatment. Waste treatment facilities need to be energy efficient and reliable. Our team has the expertise to help you meet your business objectives. We’ll help you deliver • Achieve the most effective steam system to heat your process for a drier sludge that’s pathogen free and ready for land spreading, not landfill • Maximise energy efficiency and shift the balance of costs in your favour with a modern steam system that supports improved biogas and renewable energy generation • Benefit from a reliable, good quality, dry steam supply that’s delivered as efficiently as possible to maximise your wastewater treatment productivity • Our professional support is always available to help you overcome any lack of in-house resources or expertise in steam systems • As part of our support, you benefit from expert advice to help you comply with increasingly stringent health and safety requirements, including: HSE Guidance; Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2007; the ATEX Directive and the Pressure Equipment Directive Anglian Water gets the Spirax Sarco treatment Steam and hot water systems from Spirax Sarco are helping Anglian Water treat sewage sludge at two new biosolids treatment works in Kings Lynn and Great Billing. The projects are two of four ground breaking schemes planned by the utility company to reduce biosolids volumes, increase quality and generate energy in the process. This innovative process will not only make the centres self-sufficient but will annually export up to 1 MW back to the National Grid. Spirax Sarco expertise was brought in to provide consultancy on the specification, design and installation of the steam systems for both sites. An array of Spirax Sarco specialists in condensate recovery, steam trapping and water treatment worked in partnership with the projects’ contractors, Imtech, to design an easily maintainable system with minimal downtime. “We didn’t have a great deal of experience with steam systems,” says Imtech Process Engineer Adrian Jaques. “So we contacted Spirax Sarco and designed the scheme together with them. They were knowledgeable, good to work with and very helpful throughout the projects. In fact I can’t praise them enough.” Distributors Africa Algeria Cameroon Ethiopia Ghana Ivory Coast Libya Malawi Mauritius Morocco Namibia Senegal Sudan Tanzania Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Americas Bolivia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay Venezuela Sales offices Africa Egypt Kenya Nigeria Americas Colombia Venezuela Asia Hong Kong Indonesia Pakistan Philippines Vietnam Europe Austria Hungary Ireland Middle East UAE Group companies Africa South Africa Americas Argentina Brazil Canada Mexico USA Asia China India Japan Korea Malaysia Singapore Taiwan Thailand Australasia Australia New Zealand Europe Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Norway Poland Portugal Russia Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey UK Asia Bangladesh Australasia Fiji Europe Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Estonia Greece Iceland Latvia Lithuania Malta Netherlands Romania Slovenia Middle East Bahrain Iran Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Focus on services... As the world’s leader in steam systems, Spirax Sarco is already working with some of the leading technology providers in the UK wastewater sector. Our process knowledge enables us to support our customers through all the phases of wastewater projects, large or small. We manufacture and provide modern and proven steam systems and products for advanced anaerobic digestion. These encompass the steam system from the boiler house, right through the steam distribution system to the final heating process. • Boiler feedwater treatment and storage • Boiler house controls • Steam distribution and metering • Heat exchange systems • Condensate recovery Although renowned for our range of steam products, we know that many of our customers also want support when using steam for the first time, so they’re looking for a supplier who can undertake project management, commissioning and training. To meet these demands, our experienced team of project managers, commissioning engineers and in-house experts provide support tailored for each customer. In fact, our range of services enables every customer to make the most of their steam systems. In addition to project management, training and a 24-hour priority response service, we offer: • Installation and commissioning • H&S compliance • Steam system audits • Steam quality testing • Steam trap surveys and management • Water treatment • Service and maintenance On time, on budget Our dedicated project team is ready to work with all parties on your wastewater treatment project and provide all the support required to get the job done. We create tailored solutions that can take a steam system from design and build to commissioning, support and scheduled maintenance of the completed plant – on time and on budget.