Calafat WwTW, Romania

Overview:

biCOM

The biCOM range of modular compact treatment plants provides a fully scalable extended
aeration solution for your wastewater needs. Combining a proven, robust yet economical
process for the full biological treatment of sewage.
Summary:

compact sewage
treatment plants

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Safe and robust process

No primary sedimentation required
Domestic and industrial waste treatment
Straight forward operation
Water re-use capability
Small footprint
Population equivalents of 5,000 to 40,000
Reduced excavation and simple foundations
Glass fused steel process tanks, with optional epoxy coated steel, or concrete*
Final effluent quality (mg/l) BOD 20, SS 30, COD 125, Phosphorus 3, Total Nitrogen 10
Final effluent quality with optional sand filters or chemical dosing BOD 10, SS 10, COD 70,
Phosphorus 1, Total Nitrogen 10

Benefits:

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High quality effluent that fulfils EU discharge consents

Rapid installation
Reduced quantity of stable sludge produced
Numerous process applications
Handles shock loads
Minimal operator attendance
Practically odourless
Higher effluent consents achievable through additional process units.
SCREENS & GRIT REMOVAL
ANOXIC ZONE
INFLUENT &
SCREEN

INLET

CONTROL & OPERATION

RETURN
ACTIVATED
SLUDGE

HALF BRIDGE WITH SCRAPER

SLUDGE
DEWATERING

SETTLEMENT ZONE
SLUDGE
HOLDING
TANK

FINAL
EFFLUENT
TANK

OPTIONAL SAND FILTERS

AERATION ZONE
BIOLOGICAL
OXIDATION TANK

Products

FINAL EFFLUENT

Process diagram

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System Description:
The biCOM compact treatment plant provides a complete
wastewater solution, from raw water influent screening through to
final effluent outlet.
The biCOM utilises the well established process of extended
aeration with an integrated anoxic zone for nitrogen removal. No
primary sedimentation is required and the plant is capable of taking
shock and peak loads. For sensitive zones and irrigation reuse
additional packaged items can be added to achieve higher effluent
qualities namely: sand filters, chemical dosing for phosphorous
removal and disinfection.

Northern Beida, Libya

Biological sludge formed during the purification process is oxidised

to such an extent that the small quantity produced is stable and can
be easily processed without odour.

The aeration and anoxic zones are arranged as an annular circuit

surrounding a central settlement tank. This arrangement
considerably reduces the space requirement of the plant.

Sludge is held within the integral sludge holding tank and disposed
of via the integral sludge feed pumps or tanker facilities with the
minimum of nuisance.

Oxidation within the system is carried out by means of fine bubble

diffusion and the energy consumption is optimised by the use of
automatic dissolved oxygen control. This provides the necessary
oxygen for the activated sludge and maintains flow velocity in the
plant thus preventing settlement. It also serves to break up larger
solid particles and ensures complete mixing of the liquor. The design
is standardised for a range of population equivalents 2,500 to
20,000 but can be easily increased up to 40,000. Glass fused to
steel* is used for the main process tanks ensuring rapid installation,
high quality, aesthetically pleasing appearance, long life span and
low maintenance.
Construction costs are reduced as the tanks are normally situated
above ground thus minimising excavation with a simple raft
foundation usually being sufficient. The system is easy to operate
and maintain and has a proven track record providing effective
treatment of both domestic and industrial wastes.

biCOM plant under construction

biCOM Model Range1:

Model

PE

BOD5 kg/day

Flow m/day

Power Consumption

(population
equivalent)

(0.06kg per
person/day)

(200 litres per

person/day)

Nutrient
(kWh/day)

Carbonaceous
(kWh/day)

biCOM 1

2,500

150

500

1,102

biCOM 2

5,000

300

1,000

biCOM 3

10,000

600

biCOM 4

15,000

biCOM 5

Total Area
Required

Biological Oxidation Tank

(m)

Qty

Nutrient
(Diameter m)

Carbonaceous
(Diameter m)

890

750

16.29

11.14

1,473

1,151

1,000

20.57

16.29

2,000

2,318

1,630

1,700

28.29

20.57

900

3,000

3,006

2,155

2,500

35.26

24.86

20,000

1,200

4,000

4,046

2,515

3,300

40.42

29.14

biCOM 6

30,000

1,800

6,000

5,661

3,965

4,200

35.26

24.86

biCOM 7

40,000

2,400

8,000

7,716

4,659

5,000

40.42

29.14

Based upon a Final Effluent Quality of: BOD5 20, SS 20 & COD 125 mg/l

Biwater
Biwater House, Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TZ England
Telephone +44 (0)1306 740740 Facsimile +44 (0)1306 885233 Internet http://www.biwater.com

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