News from industrial water technology

A modern ALMA BHU EGSB reactor in stainless steel construction was successfully commissioned at a leading bioethanol producer. The two-stage reactor (680 m³, 24 m high, 6 m diameter) is designed for a load of 10,000 kg COD/day and mainly treats vapor condensates and mixed wastewater from production. Thanks to the innovative 3-phase separator with round gas collection system, the plant operates stably, without clogging and without foaming - and at the same time produces valuable biogas for the energy supply.

Neutralization systems are indispensable components in industrial wastewater treatment. They ensure that acidic or alkaline wastewater is reliably adjusted to a permissible pH range, thus guaranteeing both legal limits and the protection of downstream processes. In addition to traditional neutralization with acids and alkalis, CO₂ neutralization is becoming increasingly important, as it is characterized by higher operational safety, better environmental compatibility and sustainable economic efficiency.

Visualization and control is an essential component of modern wastewater and process water systems. At ALMAWATECH, we develop the software in-house and adapt it individually to each system. With Siemens Unified Comfort Panels, we ensure a clear user interface, transparent process visualization and reliable data recording. This provides operators with a visualization that is precisely tailored to their technical requirements.

Find out how fully mixed reactors with biomass recirculation, UASB and EGSB systems work, what advantages each process offers and for which types of wastewater they are best suited. Including practical knowledge on dissolved and undissolved substances and their optimal treatment.

ALMAWATECH realizes a multi-stage wastewater treatment plant for the removal of nickel and copper compounds from the wastewater of a cold rolling mill. Lamella clarification, gravel filtration, ion exchange and pH neutralization ensure safe discharge in accordance with Annex 40 of the German Wastewater Ordinance (AbwV) - efficiently, compactly and fully automatically.

In a current project, we are planning the expansion of an existing river water treatment plant in Poland - with precise 3D design, our proven ALMA BHU LHPS pre-treatment technology and the robust ALMA BHU SMF sand filters. In this article, we provide an insight into the planning, show references and explain how we ensure the highest water quality for industrial applications.