Dewatering / Stabilization
Sludge from BIOCOS® process close to aerobic stabilization
(The higher the water temperature e.g. due to warm climates and the longer the retention times of the sludge in the system, the higher the stabilization level of the sludge)
NO dewatering / stabilized
Plant size <1.000 PE
Thickening process
Wet sludge
Sludge drying beds
Plant size <5.000 PE
Water content 30% DR
Sludge dewatering units
Plant size >5.000 PE
Water content 15-20% DR
Bring to larger treatment plant for stabilization and processing OR
Use as carbon, nitrate, phosphorus enriche
Mix with quick lime and bark mulch; Use as carbon, nitrate, phosphorus enriched fertilizer
• Mix with quick lime and bark mulch; Use as carbon, nitrate, phosphorus enriched fertilizer OR