DWA Networkting Day 2019

On January 23, 2019, Carbotechnik actively participated in the 5th Network Day of the Sewage Sludge Network North-East in Berlin. The German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA) organized this high-profile event at the Hotel Steglitz International. Since the DWA operates as a politically and economically independent organization, it strongly promotes research, development, and professional exchange for sustainable water management. Consequently, these network days provide an outstanding platform for deep discussions regarding current trends and pressing challenges within the industry.

New concepts for decentralized sewage sludge recycling

Specifically, political, technological, and logistical questions regarding the updated German sewage sludge ordinance took center stage during the conference. Therefore, pressure on wastewater treatment plant operators continues to grow rapidly. Ultimately, these decision-makers must establish long-term, secure, and economically viable disposal solutions. To address this, Carbotechnik entered the stage as a competent guest speaker to present an innovative concept for decentralized sewage sludge recycling.

Indeed, our speaker focused primarily on the high economic viability that this system offers, even for smaller treatment plants. Furthermore, our advanced combustion technology allows operators to recycle the remaining ash directly as a high-value fertilizer. In addition to these ecological benefits, the scalable, modular design of our plant technology adapts perfectly to the unique local requirements of each facility. As a result, operators can implement a highly customized setup without facing massive capital risks.

Complimentary potential analysis at our research center

Because every batch of sewage sludge possesses a highly unique chemical composition, Carbotechnik offers a non-binding laboratory analysis in its in-house research center. Through this analysis, our experts determine valuable potentials, such as direct phosphorus recovery from the dried material. Consequently, plant managers receive precise thermodynamic data before making any investment decisions.

During the entire exhibition, our team engaged in numerous intense technical discussions with interested municipality representatives at our booth. Thus, we explained our patented thermal process down to the smallest detail. In conclusion, the event offered the perfect opportunity for active networking and professional exchange. Therefore, Carbotechnik will definitely participate in future DWA events to design highly practical and sustainable concepts for global sewage sludge recycling.