SEWAGE TREATMENT
What is a sewage plant? Tricel Novo
OVERVIEW
Over the past few years, the sewage plant is established as a leading system for residential and commercial projects in the wastewater treatment industry.
But what is a sewage plant, why do we need it, and how does it work?
It can be confusing to know what solution to look for when in front of the sewage treatment industry for the first time.
Tricel, as one of the market leaders and global manufacturer of high-quality products, produces several types of sewage treatment solutions, including a sewage plant: the Tricel Novo.
Therefore, before you embark on this project, you must know:
- your needs
- your budget
- the options available
- the regulations
In this article, we will explain the purpose of a sewage plant.
KEY BENEFITS OF A TRICEL NOVO UK 6 PLANT:
- Compact: about five m² of floor space (for five or six population equivalents);
- Lightweight: (270 kg): easy and inexpensive installation (sewage treatment plant with concrete tank weights more than two tons);
- Efficient: effective treatment, no risk of clogging;
- Adaptable: suitable for all types of terrain (difficult ground, the presence of groundwater);
- Reliable: long life (20 to 40 years, whereas the spreading of a traditional die must be replaced every 10 to 20 years);
- Tested and certified: for structural strength, water tightness, durability and treatment efficiency, adhering to European Standard EN12566- 3 (like all sewage treatment solutions manufactured by Tricel)
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What is the purpose of treating sewage?
Purifying wastewater, which is often sewage, involves sewage treatment.
We follow the treatment process to safely return treated wastewater into the water cycle. Sewage treatment consists of three basic stages: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
For domestic use
It is a relatively simple process; however, you must distinguish between greywater and blackwater. Despite contaminants and particles, greywater from sinks, washing machines, baths and showers is not hazardous.
Dishwashers and toilets is blackwater that generates the sewage waste. When released to the ground, it can endanger humans and the environment as it contains faeces, human bodily fluids and food particles. In the UK, most residents and organizations recycle their greywater. Still, we dispose and treat blackwater at wastewater treatment plants.
Why a sewage treatment plant?
As said, sanitation and water infrastructure are only possible with waste with treatment plants. To comply with environmental agency regulations and protect public health, collecting and treating sewage and purifying and returning the clean water to the environment are essential steps.
Treatment plants remove contaminants from your household wastewater and sewage. We remove pollutants using biological and often chemical processes.
Its purpose is to produce effluent, environmentally safe sewage water, and biosolids that you can reuse or dispose of.
Among the pollutants that you need to clean are organic wastes, bacteria, suspended solids, phosphates and nitrates. Treatment of wastewater comes and goes as it passes through the treatment plant.
An overview of the sewage treatment plant process
We use numerous physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes in sewage treatment. Typically, sewage treatment plants will first employ a preliminary treatment process, such as screening or gritting, to remove larger and heavier organic matter. Then, we use primary settlement tanks to remove less dense solids.
After these processes, we expect the water to be particle-free and fed to a biological treatment stage where high-density bacteria degrade the carbon and nutrients.
Read more about the different types of treatment in sewage plants.
It is important to note that we are focusing on sewage treatment plants for domestic and commercial use.
The Tricel Novo sewage treatment process
A sewage treatment plant by Tricel uses submerged aeration for domestic, light commercial and communal applications.
With simple but proven fixed bed technology, the plant offers its treatment system. Three different treatment zones make up each system of the wastewater treatment plant, each handling three different stages of the purification process.
They can cater for populations ranging from 1 to 50 PE (Population Equivalent).
They are built to last as they are made of SMC, one of the most robust materials available.
If you want more information about this process or our Tricel Novo, please get in touch with us or download our brochures.
7 Key Reasons to Choose a Tricel Sewage Treatment Plant
There are many key reasons to choose a Tricel Novo wastewater treatment plant. Please find below some of them.
Highly durable SMC tank
A Tricel Novo is constructed from a compression moulded SMC tank. Compression moulding is one of the most technologically developed processes for manufacturing structural composites. Components are manufactured under heat and high pressure and have unrivalled strength and durability over standard GRP or polyethene tanks.
SMC is unique in the wastewater treatment industry. Tricel SMC tanks have operated in some of the harshest climatic conditions for over 50 years with no defects.
Environmental agency compliance
Tricel Novo complies with the Environment Agency General Binding Rules in England, Natural Resources Wales exemption criteria and SEPA requirements in Scotland. Tricel advises consulting with your local agency on the effluent treatment required.
Fully tested and certified
All Tricel wastewater treatment plants have been tested for European certification EN 12566-3. This certification pushes all plants for strength, water tightness, durability and treatment efficiency.
By using a wastewater treatment plant which is CE certified. You can rest assured that it has complied with tests and inspections, guaranteeing an elevated level of security and efficiency.
Minimum maintenance and repair costs
No moving parts or pumps in the plant, ensuring reliable operation. Minimal maintenance and repair costs.
Lower installation costs
No concrete backfills are required for installation on most sites saving up to £300 over lower quality GRP or polyethene alternatives from competitors.
Fitted alarm
There is a factory alarm fitted onto all Tricel Novo systems. This system will warn you if something needs to be done on the Tricel Novo.
Ceramic diffuser
Tricel’s ceramic diffuser is unique in the domestic wastewater treatment plant market. It will last twice as long as the standard competitors’ rubber equivalents. This saves money on both call-out fees and replacement parts.
Interact with the Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plant
How to interact with the tank
- Click on the numbers to see the annotations.
- You can also switch between the treatment process stages (yellow circle at the bottom left-hand corner) and the anatomy of the Novo (green circle at the bottom left-hand corner).
- To view in Virtual Reality (VR), click the square at the top right-hand corner and simply scan the QR code with your phone.
- In order to check the dimensions, click on the spanner icon.
- To download an image of the Novo, click on the camera icon (top right-hand corner)
Quality
WHY CHOOSE US
Because Tricel manufactures and chooses the best materials for the design of its products. Most Tricel products have warranties of up to 10 years guarantee. All our products within this product range is CE certified to EU safety, health and environmental requirements.
Please find below the list of our products and the warranty that is applied. Note that this warranty is only valid if the sewage system is properly installed by a qualified installer. Please also know that all warranties are subject to correct use of the product, including maintenance as per manufacturer guidelines.
Tricel product range
Tricel Vento Septic Tank
Shallow dig tank, strong & robust underground tank, No electrical or moving parts. Ideal for sites with good drainage & plenty of space.
Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plant
Durable & long lasting SMC tank, shallow dig tank, easy installation (Plug and Play), long life components.
Tricel Maxus Sewage treatment Plant
Commercial plant. Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology. Ideal for every project over 50 Population Equivalent.
Tricel Puraflo Packaged filter
Ideal for sensitive sites, compliant to British Standard, small footprint.
Tricel Pumping Stations
Pump fluids from one place to another where gravity drainage cannot be used, easy and trouble-free installation
50 YEARS IN BUSINESS
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
Plants available for all capacities, from 1PE up to 50PE. Free advice on request.
FAST DELIVERY
On-time delivery is a core requirement of our successful business operations
Recent projects with Tricel Sewage treatment plant
Tricel manufacture deliver & install sewage treatment plants across a wide range of industry sectors throughout Ireland & the UK. Tricel also provide import/export services for our international clients. Top quality material offers outstanding capabilities including long life, durability and is a cost-effective solution for sewage treatment even in the harshest environments.
Tricel installed many of its Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plants across the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CESSPOOL, A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND A SEPTIC TANK?
A cesspool is a simple storage vessel with an inlet and no outlet. It’s a sealed storage vessel; all the water coming in stays within the tank. The advantage is it doesn’t need an outlet. The disadvantages are: there is no treatment, the tanks are huge, and it needs regular emptying. Everything which has gone in must be sucked out. Ideal for sites which have got very infrequent use (Sheppard huts, for example).
Septic tank
A septic tank has an inlet and an outlet; it’s a simple overflow system. See how a septic tank works here. The advantages of the septic tank are there is no mechanic and no electricity requirement for it to work. The disadvantages are you are discharging dirty water, and untreated sewage effluent, as a tiny breakdown has occurred in the tank. You can only release water to a drainage field for the water to go through the subsoil to treat the water.
Sewage plant
A sewage or package treatment plant has an inlet and an outlet; the wastewater is treated inside the tank. Aeration is provided inside the tank for the aerobic bacteria to feed on the waste and remove it from the liquid. The advantages are the wastewater is treated and can be discharged to a watercourse.
Many package treatment plants are available on the market:
- Trickles filters
- Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC)
- Mobile media bio-reactors
- Activated Sludge systems
- Sequence Batch Reactor systems (SBR)
- Fixed Bed Systems (like the Tricel Novo)
ARE THERE ANY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT REGULATIONS TO BE AWARE OF?
UK sewage treatment plants must comply with EN 12566-3 2005 regulations.
You should also hire a professional to install your sewage treatment system. For any sewage treatment plants you intend to install, you should also check your local guidelines to determine if planning permission is required.
HOW DO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS WORK?
A sewage treatment plant is where domestic wastewater and sewage are treated. The sewage treatment plants break down organic matter through the primary settlement and aeration chambers. Sewage treatment plants require little maintenance and have low running costs, and sewage effluent is discharged into drainage fields or watercourses.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF THE WASTEWATER PRODUCED?
For example, the required standards are 20:30:20 for BOD, SS, and NH4.
Tricel® has achieved an 11:16:9 result during independent testing.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE PLANT TO BEGIN OPERATING?
In order for the biomass to reach its optimum purification, it may take up to 16 weeks.
IS THE TREATED WASTEWATER REUSABLE?
You may be able to discharge directly into a watercourse or to a percolation area depending on your region. Find out which option is best for you by contacting your local council.
WHAT SIZE SEWAGE PLANT DO I NEED?
The sewage treatment plant’s size depends on the effluent volume from your house. It is determined by the number of people using the system, which is calculated based on the number of bedrooms in your home. If you need further information, contact our team.
WILL I NEED TO EMPTY (DESLUGING) MY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT?
Occasionally, your sewage treatment plant will need to be emptied due to the accumulated sludge inside – usually once a year. The frequency of emptying your treatment plant depends on its size and usage. See our dedicated page about desludging septic tanks and wastewater treatment plants.
WHY DOES THE USE OF RISERS MATTER?
1) to prevent surface water from entering the tank and overloading the system as this can inhibit growth of the bacteria and could reduce the effluent quality.
2) to prevent water getting into blower housing which can harm the control panel and the air blower.
Learn more about Tricel Novo risers.
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