SEWAGE TREATMENT
Domestic sewage plant by Tricel
OVERVIEW
When it comes to home treatment plants, you shouldn’t be compromising. It would help if you had something robust, trustworthy, and cost-effective that respects your needs and the local environmental requirements. Please find out how our Tricel Novo could be an excellent fit for your dwelling.
KEY BENEFITS OF A TRICEL SEWAGE TREATMENT 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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How to pick your domestic sewage plant?
You want to make the most of your money when updating your existing domestic sewage plant. You want a robust, cost-saver product and one that is made for you. In the early stages of your project, you need to focus on a few points, mainly:
Population Equivalents: We are talking about PE, which refers to population equivalents regularly. It is calculated on the number of bedrooms you have at home. For example, if you have a four-bedroom house, your PE is 6. Please refer to our table:
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Design Population
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UK6
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UK8
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UK10
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UK12
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UK18
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UK24
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UK30
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UK36
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UK42
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UK50
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Number of people
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1-6
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2-8
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3-10
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4-12
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6-18
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8-24
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10-30
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12-36
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14-42
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16-50
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Dimensions: The second detail you must focus on is where you will implant your domestic sewage plant. Depending on the available space, you might need to make some adjustments.
Please see our Tricel Novo range below.
Finally, what types of soil do you have? Based on its level and particularity, a gravity or pumped outlet could be needed to evacuate the liquid, the same with a percolation area. After visiting your property, the site assessor will advise you on what would work best for your housing.
Tricel Novo UK6
No of people: 1-6
Nominal capacity (litres): 3,080 L
Weight: 250 kg
Length: 2.10 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.24 m
Air blower rating: 64 watts
Tricel Novo UK18
No of people: 6-18
Nominal capacity (litres): 7,136 L
Weight: 500 kg
Length: 4.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts
Tricel Novo UK42
No of people: 14-42
Nominal capacity (litres): 12,272 L
Weight: 400 kg
Length: 3.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 1.99 m
Weight: 600 kg
Length: 5.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts x 2
Tricel Novo UK8
No of people: 2-8
Nominal capacity (litres): 4,000 L
Weight: 300 kg
Length: 2.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.24 m
Air blower rating: 86 watts
Tricel Novo UK24
No of people: 8-24
Nominal capacity (litres): 8,756 L
Weight: 600 kg
Length: 5.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts
Tricel Novo UK50
No of people: 16-50
Nominal capacity (litres): 15,590 L
Weight: 400 kg
Length: 3.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 1.99 m
Weight: 700 kg
Length: 6.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts x 2
Tricel Novo UK10
No of people: 3-10
Nominal capacity (litres): 4.710 L
Weight: 350 kg
Length: 3.10 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.24 m
Air blower rating: 86 watts
Tricel Novo UK30
No of people: 10-30
Nominal capacity (litres): 10,376 L
Weight: 700 kg
Length: 6.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts
Tricel Novo UK12
No of people: 4-12
Nominal capacity (litres): 5,516 L
Weight: 400 kg
Length: 3.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 100 watts
Tricel Novo UK36
No of people: 12-36
Nominal capacity (litres): 12,410 L
Weight: 300 kg
Length: 2.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 1.99 m
Weight: 600 kg
Length: 5.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts + 86 watts
How does a Tricel Novo work?
Stage 1: The primary settlement chamber
In the initial sewage treatment stage, anaerobic breakdown occurs in the primary settlement chamber. The wastewater is introduced, and the solids drop to the bottom, automatically detaching from the liquid.
Stage 2: The aeration chamber
Aerobic breakdown is introduced in this second chamber of the domestic sewage plant. As the liquid moves slowly through the filter media, the bacteria (continuously sustained by an air compressor) feed on the waste and eliminate it from the liquid.
Stage 3: Final settlement chamber
Finally, the wastewater flows from the aeration chamber into the final settlement chamber. Suspended sludge settles to the chamber’s bottom. From there, a return system pumps it back to the first purification zone. The remaining treated liquid meets the required standard and can pass out of the Tricel system.
Distance to respect from your domestic sewage plant to your housing in the UK
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
A highly successful multinational corporation with over 50 years’ valuable industry experience
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 sewage treatment plant
Extensive industry experience, manufacturing since 1973.
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. This 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 has installed many of its Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plants across the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
In order for the biomass to reach its optimum purification, it may take up to 16 weeks.
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.
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.
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.
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.