Anaerobic treatment as a core technology for energy, nutrients and water from source-separated domestic waste(water)

G. Zeeman, K. Kujawa, T.Z.D. de Mes, Lucia Hernandez, M.S. de Graaff, L.N.A.H. Abu-Ghunmi, A.R. Mels, B. Meulman, B.G. Temmink, C.J.N. Buisman, J.B. van Lier, G. Lettinga

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Abstract

Based on results of pilot scale research with source-separated black water (BW) and grey water (GW), a new sanitation concept is proposed. BW and GW are both treated in a UASB (-septic tank) for recovery of CH4 gas. Kitchen waste is added to the anaerobic BW treatment for doubling the biogas production. Post-treatment of the effluent is providing recovery of phosphorus and removal of remaining COD and nitrogen. The total energy saving of the new sanitation concept amounts to 200 MJ/year in comparison with conventional sanitation, moreover 0.14 kg P/p/year and 90 litres of potential reusable water are produced
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1207-1212
JournalWater Science and Technology
Volume57
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • waste water treatment
  • anaerobic digestion
  • energy conservation
  • phosphorus
  • nitrogen
  • removal
  • separation
  • collection
  • waste water
  • urine
  • new sanitation
  • greywater
  • reactor

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