Sludge Drying

Modern society produces huge amount of waste and sludge from treatment plants. Waste produced can be great source of energy.

Treatment of municipal and industrial waste water generates huge amount of sludge, which must be disposed of correctly. Thanks to the Exergy Superheated Steam Dryer the sludge from effluent treatment plants becomes a renewable energy source or fertilizer. The dried sludge is sterilized, free of odor and possible to store indefinitely and becomes a source of revenue instead of cost.

MSW generation levels are expected to double by 2025 to 2,2 billion tonnes/year compared to 2010. This is 1,42 kg per person per day. MSW generation rates are influenced by economic development, the degree of industrialization, public habits, and local climate. Generally, the higher the economic development and rate of urbanization, the greater the amount of solid waste produced. Income level and urbanization are highly correlated and as disposable incomes and living standards increase, consumption of goods and services correspondingly increases, as does the amount of waste generated. Urban residents produce about twice as much waste as their rural counterparts.