WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
Wastewater Treatment
OVERVIEW
When looking for a wastewater treatment plant, it can be quite confusing to know what systems exist and what to look for.
Tricel, as a leading manufacturer of high-quality products, produces several types of sewage treatment solutions, including the Tricel Novo.
Therefore, before beginning this project, it is imperative to identify:
- your requirements
- your budget
- the options available
- the local regulations
Throughout this article, we will explain the purpose of a domestic wastewater treatment plant.
Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant are often an appropriate solution when groundwater in the surrounding environment is vulnerable, drainage field percolation values are restricted, or direct discharge is preferred to drainage fields/watercourses or surface water sewers.
Tricel offers simple systems with high-quality wastewater treatment.
The purpose of a wastewater treatment plant
Water is a valuable resource everywhere in the world. As water demand and drought frequency increase, water supply is limited.
A major function of sewage treatment plants is to recycle water so that the supply of water meets the demand. Wastewater and sewage are treated in sewage treatment plants to remove contaminants. Pollutants are removed through biological and chemical processes.
The main goal of a wastewater treatment plant is to produce environmentally friendly effluent, sewage water, and biosolids suitable for reuse or disposal. Amounts of contaminating substances are introduced into mains water that is used by households (sinks, kitchens, showers, baths, toilets), hospitals, industrial, commercial, and farming sites, the plant will receive the wastewater to treat and release them so that the water is no longer harmful to the environment. Among the pollutants that need to be removed are: organic wastes, bacteria, suspended solids, phosphates, and nitrates.
Interact with the Tricel Novo Treatment Plant
To effectively engage with the tank, utilize the interactive features provided:
- Click on the numbered annotations to gain insight into specific aspects.
- Navigate between treatment process stages using the yellow circle located at the bottom left-hand corner.
- Explore the anatomy of the Novo by selecting the green circle also situated at the bottom left-hand corner.
- Access Virtual Reality (VR) mode by clicking the square icon at the top right-hand corner and scanning the QR code with your smartphone.
- Verify dimensions by clicking on the spanner icon.
- Capture images of the Novo by clicking the camera icon located at the top right-hand corner for download.
Wastewater treatment plant by Tricel
Tricel manufactures a wastewater treatment plant: the Tricel Novo, it can effectively treat domestic sewage as well as light commercial or communal applications.
With simple proven fixed bed technology, the plant offers its own treatment system. The Tricel Novo wastewater treatment plant has three independent treatment zones, each of which performs a different stage of the wastewater purification process.
It is possible to cater for populations ranging from 1 to 50 PE (Population Equivalent).
It is made from one of the strongest plastic materials available, SMC. As a result, the product is very robust and durable.
For bigger applications, Tricel also offers the Tricel Maxus wastewater treatment plant.
In the picture above, you can see the 3 treatment stages of the Tricel Novo:
Stage 1: The primary settlement chamber, where the grease and the mud will be separated from the water.
Phase 2: The aeration chamber: where the aerobic bacteria digest the pollution from the wastewater.
Stage 3: Final settlement chamber. where the mud residues are transferred to the primary chamber with an airlift system.
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
Key features
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Fast delivery + Rapid response to all our customers
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Tricel Products are certified to EN12566-1 and EN 12566-3 certified
Technical Expertise
Unrivalled technical expertise by our sales team regarding wastewater treatment solutions
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
Plants available for all capacities, from 1PE up to 50PE. Free advice on request.
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Tricel manufacture deliver & install sewage treatment plants across a wide range of industry sectors throughout Ireland & the UK. The company 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.
Check some of our projects by clicking on the button below.
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.
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