SCFI – Smarter Environmental Technology

The Pharmaceutical and Bio Pharma Industry produces high strength organic liquid waste water which requires treatment. These high strength industrial waste streams are often difficult to break down in conventional wastewater treatment processes. The high COD values and relcitrant nature of the organic compounds present are characteristic of Pharmachem wastewater streams worldwide.

The AquaCritox® process can be used to achieved complete destruction of high strength industrial wastewater streams [ ... ]

Precious metals are used extensively as catalysts in a wide range of industrial chemical processes. They can be used in a homogeneous form, but more commonly they are heterogeneous, i.e. they are fixed to a solid support for ease of handling. In many applications only a precious metal catalyst can provide the necessary speed or selectivity to the reaction, while in others these attributes, together with a long catalyst life make the overall system the most cost effective choice. However, precious metals, such as platinum, palladium or rhodium, constitute a huge investment [ ... ]

Sewage sludge is a by-product of the wastewater treatment process. Sewage sludge volumes are increasing due to population growth and increasing urbanisation. In the United States and Europe approximately 15 Million tonnes of sewage sludge are produced annually.

The costs of treating and disposing of this material can represent 60% of the overall costs of operating a wastewater treatment plant.

The current disposal practices such as land application, land fill and incineration [ ... ]