Our research projects
We strive to continuously develop new technologies and processes in order to improve their efficiency and sustainability. Thanks to our close cooperation with renowned universities and colleges, we are always at the cutting edge of research and technology.
Development of new processes
Optimization of existing technologies
Application of the latest findings
ZUMISPEK
ZUMISPEK - Condition-controlled microbiological sewage sludge treatmentto increasethe phosphorusand energy yieldin sewage treatment plants
Project partners:
University of Stuttgart, ALMAWATECH GmbH, GreenGate AG
The aim of this project is to select various specialized
biomasses for the further biological removal
of phosphorus from municipal wastewater and to
reduce the amount of sludge produced during wastewater treatment in sewage treatment plants
.
- Higher yields in phosphorus recovery; phosphorus is used as a fertilizer, among other things
- Substitution/elimination of the addition of precipitants for phosphorus recovery
- Drastic reduction in sewage sludge for disposal
- Increased digester gas production; digester gases are used for energy and thermal utilization, among other things
- Reduction in electricity requirements with simultaneous CO2 reduction due to elimination of treatment processes and elimination of external sewage sludge disposal
Qu²OMAS
The aim of the research project was to significantly extend the service life of membranes for the operation of membrane systems for water treatment and thus achieve considerable economic cost savings. As part of the research project, new test methods for assessing the effect of anti-scaling agents (AS) were defined and an automated measuring, dosing and monitoring unit for the AS effect and quantity was developed.
ALMA NeoDAF
In the water/wastewater technology sector, flotation technology or, more specifically, flotation technology with pressure release is well known. The technology has been used in various applications and industries for decades - predominantly in wastewater treatment.
Depending on the country and industry, wastewater treatment is subject to requirements that require maximum separation of substances. At the same time, there is an increasing demand for water recycling. There are also new segments for the technology, for example in recirculation cleaning for fish farms, phosphate removal from lakes or the removal of microplastics from water. These are just some of the special applications for which flotation technology is suitable. In these cases, there can be a significant improvement in separation performance.
The new ALMA NeoDAF product, which was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, is a highly advanced system with several integrated process stages.
ALMA MCW (MoreCleanWater)
The aim of the research project was to realize a novel, modular process and plant concept that is capable of reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively purifying heavily contaminated wastewater from the extraction of raw materials from open-cast mines in impassable regions and under extreme climatic and geological conditions.
Particular attention had to be paid to the fact that the system has a modular design and is easy to transport in the field, has a low energy consumption of less than 1 kW/m³ and has a cleaning performance of 98 % in relation to the metal content.
The research project was successfully implemented with a 4-stage process technology.