Introduction
In response to Arla Dairy's ambitious goal of establishing the world's first zero-carbon fresh milk processing facility, our team implemented an innovative solution combining advanced wastewater treatment and biogas energy.
At the heart of this project lies the Memthane® AnMBR, a technology developed by our subsidiary, Biothane®. This Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor not only effectively removes up to 99% of chemical oxygen demand (COD) but also maximises energy and water recovery, contributing to Arla's carbon-neutral objectives.
By treating 500 cubic meters of wastewater daily and utilising a patented mixing system reactor, our solution has not only achieved an average total COD removal of 99.4% but also generated biogas for an on-site combined heat and power (CHP) plant, ensuring sustainable and environmentally responsible dairy operations.
Key figures
- Start-up date: 2013
- Contract type: Design and build
- Application: Wastewater
- Flow rate: 500m3/d – COD: 5.4t/day
- Average total COD removal is 99.4%
- Technology: Memthane®