Energy Recovery Systems

Energy Recovery Systems are designed to capture and reuse energy generated during water and wastewater treatment processes. By harnessing energy from wastewater streams, such as biogas from anaerobic digestion or heat from treated water, these systems improve the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of treatment plants. Energy recovery helps reduce the overall energy demand of water treatment operations and provides a renewable energy source, contributing to a more sustainable approach to water management.

1. Biogas Recovery from Anaerobic Digestion
• Captures methane-rich biogas produced during the anaerobic digestion of sludge, which can be used to generate electricity and heat.

2. Heat Recovery from Wastewater
• Extracts heat from treated wastewater to be reused in heating systems, industrial processes, or district heating networks.

3. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
• Uses biogas or other energy sources to simultaneously generate electricity and heat, maximizing energy efficiency in treatment plants.

4. Sludge Incineration with Energy Recovery
• Burns organic sludge to generate heat and electricity, reducing waste volume while recovering energy from waste.

5. Hydropower Recovery
• Utilizes the flow of water in treatment plants or pipelines to generate electricity through small-scale hydropower systems.

6. Thermal Energy Recovery from Effluent
• Captures thermal energy from effluent streams, which can be reused in industrial processes or for space heating in treatment plants.

7. Geothermal Energy from Wastewater
• Harnesses geothermal energy stored in wastewater to provide heating and cooling for facilities, improving energy efficiency.