Aerofloat’s proprietary technology has taken proven sewage treatment plant design and applied a more mechanically simple solution, to provide a superior effluent quality. The simpler design means less mechanical componentry, improving the reliability of the plant and minimising maintenance requirements.
Aerofloat’s sewage treatment plant uses hybrid moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) and sequencing batch reactor (SBR) design. The combination of the two technologies ensures the system is suitable for developments where the load is variable.
Aerofloat’s sewage treatment technology can be utilised in multiple applications, including small towns, remote accommodation, tourist parks, mining camps, new residential developments and hotels and function centres.
Watch how the University of Queensland engaged Aerofloat to design and install a sewage treatment plant (STP) to service the university campus and nearby research facilities and restaurants.
Aerofloat can help you maintain optimal performance of your wastewater treatment system long after installation.
Aerofloat can deliver a sewage treatment solution uniquely tailored to your site and surrounding environment. Aerofloat’s engineers specialises in highly tailored solutions that meet unique challenges; from remote, and temporary mine sites to island resorts, estates, and other regional businesses.
Depending on the need, clients will have design options with Aerofloat’s vast product suite including access to its proprietary technology including: AeroMBBR (moving bed biofilm reactor technology), AeroSBR (sequence batch reactor technology) and AeroASR (activated sludge reactor technology).
Often more traditional systems do not provide the most economical and suitable solution for remote sites. Sewage treatment solutions in remote sites must account for challenging environments, the need to be easily transported and the ability to be re-used.
Oftentimes a mine site or similar industrial site is only temporary. Being able to readily move the system to another location can result in significant financial savings.
An Australian university recently worked with Aerofloat to create a wastewater treatment design that was sensitive to the historical significance of its site.
Aerofloat was engaged to upgrade the sewage treatment plant to treat domestic sewage from the central western New South Wales gold mine site.
Aerofloat was engaged by Ballina Beach Village to design a sewage treatment plant that would meet its increased growth.
Sewage treatment is vital for maintaining environmental health and sustainability in Australia. Effective treatment, exemplified by innovative solutions like those offered by Aerofloat, plays a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of wastewater. It ensures the removal of harmful contaminants, such as BOD (Biochemical oxygen demand) and COD (Chemical oxygen demand), safeguarding water bodies and ecosystems.
Sewage treatment involves several key stages to effectively purify wastewater. The primary processes include:
Preliminary Treatment: Removal of large debris and grit.
Primary Treatment: Physical separation of solids and liquids through sedimentation.
Secondary Treatment: Biological processes to break down organic matter.
Tertiary Treatment: Advanced processes to further polish the effluent, often involving filtration and disinfection.
Each stage plays a crucial role in producing treated effluent that meets stringent environmental standards, ensuring its safe discharge back into the environment.
Sewage treatment processes exhibit varying energy intensities, mainly dependent on the methods used. Traditional plants, with mechanical processes like aeration, pumping, and equipment operation, often demand substantial energy. However, advancements such as membrane bioreactors and innovative reactor designs are actively working towards optimising energy usage in sewage treatment.
Biological treatment methods, like activated sludge processes and anaerobic digestion, can contribute to overall energy intensity, particularly during aeration. The wastewater treatment industry is proactively engaged in initiatives to enhance energy efficiency. This involves exploring the incorporation of renewable energy sources and adopting sustainable practices to strike a balance between achieving effective treatment outcomes and minimising the environmental impact, including energy consumption.
