SEWAGE TREATMENT
The Tricel domestic water treatment plant
OVERVIEW
Over the past few years, the domestic water treatment plant has established itself as a leader in the sewage treatment industry for individual or commercial projects. As a fervent and revolutionary actor in this field, Tricel came up with his interpretation of this solution. The solution is the Tricel Novo. Learn more.
When confronted with the sewage treatment industry for the first time, knowing which solution you should look for could be confusing. As part of the market leaders, we have a domestic water treatment plant. It is known for its compactness and ability to adjust to everyone’s needs (1 to 50 PE). Tricel came up with its domestic water treatment plant a few years ago: the Tricel Novo. The plant offers its treatment system using simple, proven fixed bed technology. It comprises three independent treatment zones, all fulfilling three different stages of the wastewater purification process.
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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Tricel domestic water treatment plant: a robust and reliable solution for everyone
The domestic water treatment plant Tricel Novo is Tricel’s best-seller. It is made of SMC – the most robust glass-reinforced plastic material on the market. This particular choice ensures its robustness and durability. The Tricel Novo is an excellent choice for homeowners looking for ease of mind and professionals looking for a high-quality system and the support of an entire team. When buying one of our products, you are signing a deal with us and getting a long-lasting service that doesn’t stop at the sale.
How does the Tricel Novo work?
One system, three zones of treatment
Zone 1: The primary settlement chamber
In the first domestic water treatment plant stage, anaerobic breakdown occurs in the primary settlement chamber. The wastewater is introduced, and the solids drop to the bottom, becoming separated from the liquid.
Zone 2: The aeration chamber
The next stage of wastewater treatment involves aerobic breakdown. This occurs in the aeration chamber, where masses of naturally occurring bacteria inhabit specially designed filter media.
These bacteria are sustained with air, continuously supplied from a purpose-built pump in the unit’s top section. As the liquid flows slowly through the filter media, the bacteria feed on the waste and remove it from the liquid.
Zone 3: Final settlement chamber
In the last stage of wastewater treatment, the liquid flows from the aeration chamber into the final settlement chamber. Suspended sludge consisting of bacteria is carried with the liquid into the settlement chamber. It settles to the bottom of the chamber.
From there, a continuous sludge return system pumps it back to the primary settlement chamber. The remaining treated liquid meets the required standard to pass out of the Tricel system safely.
Range of Tricel Novo sewage treatment plants
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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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Sewage treatment plant Dimensions
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
Tricel Novo: Key features & benefits
The compression moulding process is one of the most technologically advanced features available on the market. Components are manufactured under heat and high pressure. They have a competitive strength and durability over standard GRP tanks or PE tanks.
SMC is a unique material in the sewage treatment industry with Tricel SMC tanks operating in some of the harshest climatic conditions for over 50 years with no defects.
Tricel’s ceramic diffuser will last twice as long as all standard competitors rubber equivalents. It is a cost-saver in both call out fees and replacement parts.
No concrete backfill for installation on most sites which allows you to save up to €400 over lower quality GRP/plastic competitors.
There are no moving parts or pumps in the plant which is ensuring reliable operation during the treatment process and minimal running costs.
Tricel Novo plants are designed with a shallow invert to limit both installation and time costs.
Interact with the 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
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
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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 has 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).
The 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 treatment
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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