Faber Ambra and its subsidiaries have been managing waste projects since 1992 using their proprietary Faber-Ambra system. The document discusses Faber Ambra's waste management technologies including the original Faber-Ambra system and a newer waste-to-energy approach using extruder presses and anaerobic digestion to produce refuse derived fuel and biogas. It provides details on the technical processes, equipment and partnerships involved in each technology as well as case studies and performance data from past projects implementing the Faber-Ambra system and integrated waste-to-energy facilities.
The document discusses modern resource management concepts and waste treatment technologies. It provides an overview of AMBRA GmbH, a company that has implemented numerous waste and water projects worldwide since 1992 using its proprietary Faber-Ambra waste treatment system. The system utilizes mechanical biological treatment followed by an extruder press to separate waste into dry recyclables and an organic fraction for production of refuse derived fuel or biogas.
Global Thermostat has developed a breakthrough low-cost process for capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air or industrial flue gases. Their modular design allows production of CO2 on-site wherever it is needed, avoiding the high costs of transport. Two prototypes at different scales have validated the technology and economics. The company is now seeking financing and partnerships to commercialize and scale their technology to address the large unmet market demand for carbon dioxide and help solve the climate challenge.
The document provides details on 14 reference projects conducted by Wilhelm Faber GmbH related to waste management. The projects involved implementing mechanical and biological waste treatment systems across various regions and municipalities. Key activities included designing and constructing waste treatment facilities, implementing recycling, composting and landfilling systems, and providing operation support and training to ensure quality standards. The client organizations were municipalities and public utilities across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Project durations and values ranged from 2002-2013 and 100,000-1,900,000 Euros respectively.
The Global CCS Institute and USEA co-hosted a briefing on the importance of R&D in advancing energy technologies on June 29 2017. This is the presentation given by Tim Merkel, Director, Research and Development Group at Membrane Technology & Research (MTR)
The document provides several case studies of industrial symbiosis projects in the UK and Europe that have achieved positive environmental, economic and social outcomes. A summary of one case study from Romania is given, where a major wood processor formed partnerships with 20 wood producers to collect and utilize sawdust, wood chips and boards from trunk trimming, totaling 446,100 tonnes of resources shared and 2.5 virgin forests saved. The document demonstrates how industrial symbiosis initiatives can create resource efficiencies and cost savings for participating companies while reducing environmental impacts.
The document describes the GasTechno process, which directly converts natural gas to methanol in a single step. This allows stranded natural gas sources to be monetized at small scales in a simple and affordable way. Key points include that the process requires no catalysts or syngas, can handle impure gas sources like flared or biogas, and produces methanol as well as derivatives like gasoline and olefins. The company currently has several patents pending and is working to commercialize the technology through a pilot plant and future demonstration plant attached to a gas flare site.
Ultrafine titanium dioxide has numerous benefits for society beyond its use as a pigment. It can be used as a support material in catalysts for emissions control and refining processes. As a photocatalyst, ultrafine TiO2 helps remove air pollutants and enables self-cleaning surfaces. It also has applications in water treatment through filtration and disinfection. TiO2 is a key component in novel solar cell and battery technologies, including as the anode material lithium titanate oxide which provides high safety and cycle life for lithium-ion batteries. Cristal has significant experience developing ultrafine TiO2 materials and technologies to meet environmental, energy, and other societal challenges.
Solvent development for biogas scrubbers for CO2 removal - Marco LindersEBAconference
TNO developed a new solvent for removing CO2 from biogas through a multi-step process including molecular modelling, synthesis, equilibrium and stability testing, and miniplant tests. Miniplant tests of the new solvent showed it captured CO2 19% more efficiently than the benchmark solvent while demonstrating good stability and handling. The solvent was then successfully demonstrated at a 6000 m3/day commercial biogas facility in Europe.
The document discusses modern resource management concepts and waste treatment technologies. It provides an overview of AMBRA GmbH, a company that has implemented numerous waste and water projects worldwide since 1992 using its proprietary Faber-Ambra waste treatment system. The system utilizes mechanical biological treatment followed by an extruder press to separate waste into dry recyclables and an organic fraction for production of refuse derived fuel or biogas.
Global Thermostat has developed a breakthrough low-cost process for capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air or industrial flue gases. Their modular design allows production of CO2 on-site wherever it is needed, avoiding the high costs of transport. Two prototypes at different scales have validated the technology and economics. The company is now seeking financing and partnerships to commercialize and scale their technology to address the large unmet market demand for carbon dioxide and help solve the climate challenge.
The document provides details on 14 reference projects conducted by Wilhelm Faber GmbH related to waste management. The projects involved implementing mechanical and biological waste treatment systems across various regions and municipalities. Key activities included designing and constructing waste treatment facilities, implementing recycling, composting and landfilling systems, and providing operation support and training to ensure quality standards. The client organizations were municipalities and public utilities across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Project durations and values ranged from 2002-2013 and 100,000-1,900,000 Euros respectively.
The Global CCS Institute and USEA co-hosted a briefing on the importance of R&D in advancing energy technologies on June 29 2017. This is the presentation given by Tim Merkel, Director, Research and Development Group at Membrane Technology & Research (MTR)
The document provides several case studies of industrial symbiosis projects in the UK and Europe that have achieved positive environmental, economic and social outcomes. A summary of one case study from Romania is given, where a major wood processor formed partnerships with 20 wood producers to collect and utilize sawdust, wood chips and boards from trunk trimming, totaling 446,100 tonnes of resources shared and 2.5 virgin forests saved. The document demonstrates how industrial symbiosis initiatives can create resource efficiencies and cost savings for participating companies while reducing environmental impacts.
The document describes the GasTechno process, which directly converts natural gas to methanol in a single step. This allows stranded natural gas sources to be monetized at small scales in a simple and affordable way. Key points include that the process requires no catalysts or syngas, can handle impure gas sources like flared or biogas, and produces methanol as well as derivatives like gasoline and olefins. The company currently has several patents pending and is working to commercialize the technology through a pilot plant and future demonstration plant attached to a gas flare site.
Ultrafine titanium dioxide has numerous benefits for society beyond its use as a pigment. It can be used as a support material in catalysts for emissions control and refining processes. As a photocatalyst, ultrafine TiO2 helps remove air pollutants and enables self-cleaning surfaces. It also has applications in water treatment through filtration and disinfection. TiO2 is a key component in novel solar cell and battery technologies, including as the anode material lithium titanate oxide which provides high safety and cycle life for lithium-ion batteries. Cristal has significant experience developing ultrafine TiO2 materials and technologies to meet environmental, energy, and other societal challenges.
Solvent development for biogas scrubbers for CO2 removal - Marco LindersEBAconference
TNO developed a new solvent for removing CO2 from biogas through a multi-step process including molecular modelling, synthesis, equilibrium and stability testing, and miniplant tests. Miniplant tests of the new solvent showed it captured CO2 19% more efficiently than the benchmark solvent while demonstrating good stability and handling. The solvent was then successfully demonstrated at a 6000 m3/day commercial biogas facility in Europe.
Mission Innovation aims to reinvigorate and accelerate global clean energy innovation with the objective to make clean energy widely affordable. Through a series of Innovation Challenges, member countries have pledged to support actions aimed at accelerating research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in technology areas where MI members believe increased international attention would make a significant impact in our shared fight against climate change. The Innovation Challenges cover the entire spectrum of RD&D; from early stage research needs assessments to technology demonstration projects.
The Carbon Capture Innovation challenge aims to explore early stage research opportunities in the areas of Carbon Capture, Carbon Utilization, and Carbon Storage. The goal of the Carbon Capture Innovation Challenge is twofold: first, to identify and prioritize breakthrough technologies; and second, to recommend research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) pathways and collaboration mechanisms.
During the webinar, Dr Tidjani Niass, Saudi Aramco, and Jordan Kislear, US Department of Energy, provided an overview of progress to date. They also highlighted detail opportunities for business and investor engagement, and discuss future plans for the Innovation Challenge.
This document discusses the need for carbon removal technologies to combat climate change and proposes Global Thermostat's technology as a solution. It notes that carbon neutral is not enough and carbon negative approaches are required to reduce CO2 levels according to the IPCC. Global Thermostat has developed an air capture technology that can make going carbon negative possible. The document outlines Global Thermostat's pilot projects and describes how their technology could capture billions of tons of CO2 annually from power plant waste heat in the US. It proposes using funding from a Green Climate Fund and carbon market to build carbon negative power plants globally.
Apec workshop 2 presentation 8 3 vegar apec workshop 8 presentation v4 3.ppt...Global CCS Institute
- Technology Centre Mongstad is the world's largest test centre for carbon capture and storage (CCS) located in Norway.
- It has gained extensive operational experience from testing two post-combustion carbon capture technologies, amine scrubbing and chilled ammonia, capturing CO2 from flue gases of a gas-fired power plant and refinery.
- The centre aims to demonstrate technologies, reduce costs and risks of full-scale CCS projects through testing, and has welcomed over 5,000 visitors to share knowledge on carbon capture.
This document summarizes a presentation about avoiding extinction through addressing climate change and transitioning to sustainable economics. It discusses:
1) Humans have become the dominant geological force on Earth by changing the atmosphere, oceans, and biodiversity, putting the survival of our species at risk.
2) Urgent action is needed to address catastrophic climate risks like sea level rise and extreme weather that are displacing millions, as well as clean energy solutions.
3) The author created the Kyoto Protocol carbon market to provide a missing price signal to incentivize clean energy and transition the global economy to sustainability by connecting economics to environmental limits.
Waste conversion of the future, operating facility in FranceSandy Gutner
This innovative technology accepts mixed municipal solid waste, recovers recyclable materials, and refuse derived fuel (RDF), and produces a marketable soil amendment. The presentation provides photos of newly operational facility.
Sanitary landfills are a technology for converting municipal solid waste to energy through controlled waste disposal that allows for faster waste decomposition and methane gas collection. Methane gas is collected from the landfill and can be used to generate electricity by powering internal combustion engines or gas turbines. While ordinary landfilling pollutes groundwater and air, sanitary landfills utilize liners and controls to prevent pollution and allow methane to be captured and utilized as an energy source.
Global Thermostat has developed a carbon capture technology called Global Thermostat Direct Air Capture (GT-DAC) that can capture CO2 directly from ambient air at an industrial scale. The technology uses modular units that selectively capture CO2 using amine-coated structures, then release pure CO2 through low-temperature regeneration. GT has operated pilot and commercial demonstration plants since 2010 and is now constructing its first commercial GT-DAC plant in Huntsville, Alabama to supply CO2 to a major beverage company. The technology addresses the large unmet demand for CO2 by providing an unlimited, low-cost supply that can be located anywhere without the constraints of transportation.
Saudi waste (recycling, energy, composte, water) solutionBrandon Dooley
Firstaff Technology Ventures is a joint venture between Firstaff and Filtrex that provides turnkey solutions for waste handling and bio-energy sectors. It combines local expertise with leading waste technology from Redwave and Steinmueller Babcock. The presentation introduces the management of Firstaff Technology Ventures and the range of waste treatment technologies provided by Redwave, including mechanical and mechanical-biological waste treatment plants, as well as recycling and composting solutions.
This document provides summaries of several case studies of companies that implemented Lean techniques and saw environmental benefits:
- Lockheed Martin reduced chemical inventories and utilization, eliminating chemical waste.
- The University of North Carolina identified over 100 paper and computer use improvements through kaizen workshops.
- Apollo Hardwoods developed a more efficient veneer process that reduced materials, energy usage, and waste.
- Several other companies, like Baxter Healthcare, 3M, Goodrich, and GM also saw reductions in waste, emissions, and cost through Lean implementations focused on environmental aspects.
Best practice projects and future challenges in biogas production - Frank StumpfEBAconference
The document discusses Schmack Biogas, a member of the Viessmann Group. It summarizes Schmack's expertise in biogas project development and operation, including their experience with wet and dry anaerobic digestion technologies. The document also outlines Schmack's comprehensive services for technical support, biological support, and monitoring and optimization of biogas plants. Future challenges mentioned include efficient plant operation, knowledge transfer, and combining biogas and power-to-gas technologies.
This document discusses electronic inks and pastes produced by Intrinsiq Materials for applications such as packaging, batteries, sensors, displays, and touchscreens. It provides an overview of Intrinsiq Materials' facilities for nanoparticle production and development, including rapid prototyping systems, a pilot plant, and analytical equipment. Examples are given of Intrinsiq's copper inks being used in applications like circuit development, biosensors, LEDs, and OLED lighting through printing and laser sintering processing. The document emphasizes the need for low-cost, high-quality conductive inks combined with cost-effective sintering to increase adoption of printed electronics.
This document summarizes several circular solutions projects at a WWTP in Altenrhein, Switzerland including ammonium recovery from digester effluent, production of renewable granular activated carbon (GAC) from dried sewage sludge and local biomass, and production of PK fertilizer from dried sludge and local biomass. It provides details on the objectives, processes, results and outlook for each project, including pilot plant designs, performance parameters, characterization of materials produced, and plans for further optimization and scale-up.
This document summarizes plans for sustainable water management at a development site in Filton Airfield, UK. The development will include 2675 homes on 144 hectares purchased by YTL, a Malaysian company. A masterplan has been approved and construction began in 2018. The project includes a strategic surface water system to capture and reuse rainwater locally. Analysis of rainfall data from weather stations will evaluate the feasibility of rainwater harvesting for non-potable uses like toilet flushing and irrigation. Modeling will also explore heat recovery from wastewater and local fertilizer production from wastewater and food waste streams. Next steps include designing an integrated rainwater collection and low-flow sewer system, modeling heat recovery potential, and determining
Graciela Chichilnisky gives keynote speech at World Future Energy Summit in A...Graciela Chichilnisky
Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit is the ground-breaking global forum that unites thought leaders, policy makers and investors to address the challenges of renewable energy and sustainable development. With the global population set to reach nine billion by 2050, It promotes collaborative thinking and development to accelerate the solutions needed to support rapid economic and population growth. An Abu Dhabi government initiative, it is the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle East and a significant forum for stimulating international dialogue and action.
Utilization of substrates from landscape conservation - Dipl.Ing. Sven Schick...EBAconference
The document discusses the utilization of substrates from landscape conservation for biogas production in Germany. It notes the relevance given increasing biomass demands and challenges with energy crops. Substrates from landscape conservation could address issues while supporting nature conservation. The document outlines the types of substrates, their biogas potential, and harvesting/production challenges. It provides examples of best practices in Germany and concludes that utilizing these substrates is an opportunity if strong initiators develop individualized concepts.
Plummy Fashions Limited is establishing a new apparel manufacturing facility in Bangladesh that aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The 6 acre facility located just outside Dhaka has numerous sustainable design features, including over 50% open green space, efficient rainwater harvesting and natural water management systems, use of renewable energy and local/recyclable materials, and energy efficient equipment. The facility also focuses heavily on worker safety, compliance, and development through features like modern medical facilities, dining halls, locker rooms, fire safety systems, and a full training center.
This document summarizes a circular economy wastewater treatment pilot project in Athens, Greece. The project treats wastewater on site for reuse in irrigation and transforms treatment residuals into compost. Key components including a sewer mining unit, pumping station, storage tank, and composting bioreactor have been constructed. Initial tests with clean water were successful. Next steps include connecting the subsystems, testing performance, and installing additional components like a sludge thickening system and heat recovery unit to further close resource loops. The pilot aims to demonstrate viable on-site water reuse and recycling in urban environments.
This document provides a guidebook for improving the environmental performance of garment manufacturing in Saipan. It begins with an executive summary that outlines benchmarks for key environmental metrics like energy and water use. It then provides a checklist that factories can use to evaluate their environmental practices, with topics including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and chemical management. The guidebook aims to help garment manufacturers identify best practices to cut costs and reduce their environmental impacts.
The document discusses the TCR®-process developed by Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an add-on for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants to help with digestate management challenges. The TCR®-process uses pyrolysis and reforming at 350-750°C to convert digestate into high-value biochar, syngas, and oil. This allows for the reduction of substrate quantities in AD by at least 10% while increasing efficiency. It also facilitates nitrogen removal from the liquid digestate phase and production of fertilizing biochar. The process provides opportunities to potentially achieve over £100 per tonne from improved digestate treatment and valuable product generation.
CWI employees are conceptualizing a $3.5 billion Calcine Disposition Project to treat 4,400 cubic meters of highly radioactive calcined nuclear waste stored in silos using an untested Hot Isostatic Pressing technology. The project would retrofit the existing Integrated Waste Treatment Unit with new processing and packaging equipment to turn the calcine solids into a glass ceramic material and contain it until it becomes rock-like. Funding is needed to complete testing and design to support operations through 2035 and treat the waste in a manner that complies with environmental regulations.
The document discusses modern resource management concepts and waste treatment technologies. It provides an overview of AMBRA GmbH, a company that has implemented numerous waste and water projects worldwide since 1992 using its proprietary Faber-Ambra waste treatment system. The system utilizes mechanical biological treatment followed by an extruder press to separate waste into dry/solid and wet/organic fractions. The dry fraction can be used as refuse derived fuel for energy production while the wet fraction undergoes further composting.
CCU & les nouvelles molécules de la transition énergétique | 2 février 2021Cluster TWEED
Webinaire organisé par le pôle Greenwin et le cluster TWEED, lié aux nouvelles technologies émergentes du secteur énergétique, aux derniers développements au niveau du captage, du stockage et de la valorisation du CO2 (CCUS), ainsi qu'au rôle des nouvelles molécules de la transition énergétique.
* Emerging Sustainable Technologies - Elodie Lecadre, Engie Research, Lead Scientific Advisor
* CCU & Molecules - Jan Mertens, Engie Research, Chief Science Officer (En)
* Rationals behind CCUS and Direct Air Capture - Grégoire Leonard, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Liège
* CCU & heavy process industries - Jean-Yves Tilquin, Carmeuse, Group R&D Director & Vice-President CO2 Value Europe
Mission Innovation aims to reinvigorate and accelerate global clean energy innovation with the objective to make clean energy widely affordable. Through a series of Innovation Challenges, member countries have pledged to support actions aimed at accelerating research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in technology areas where MI members believe increased international attention would make a significant impact in our shared fight against climate change. The Innovation Challenges cover the entire spectrum of RD&D; from early stage research needs assessments to technology demonstration projects.
The Carbon Capture Innovation challenge aims to explore early stage research opportunities in the areas of Carbon Capture, Carbon Utilization, and Carbon Storage. The goal of the Carbon Capture Innovation Challenge is twofold: first, to identify and prioritize breakthrough technologies; and second, to recommend research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) pathways and collaboration mechanisms.
During the webinar, Dr Tidjani Niass, Saudi Aramco, and Jordan Kislear, US Department of Energy, provided an overview of progress to date. They also highlighted detail opportunities for business and investor engagement, and discuss future plans for the Innovation Challenge.
This document discusses the need for carbon removal technologies to combat climate change and proposes Global Thermostat's technology as a solution. It notes that carbon neutral is not enough and carbon negative approaches are required to reduce CO2 levels according to the IPCC. Global Thermostat has developed an air capture technology that can make going carbon negative possible. The document outlines Global Thermostat's pilot projects and describes how their technology could capture billions of tons of CO2 annually from power plant waste heat in the US. It proposes using funding from a Green Climate Fund and carbon market to build carbon negative power plants globally.
Apec workshop 2 presentation 8 3 vegar apec workshop 8 presentation v4 3.ppt...Global CCS Institute
- Technology Centre Mongstad is the world's largest test centre for carbon capture and storage (CCS) located in Norway.
- It has gained extensive operational experience from testing two post-combustion carbon capture technologies, amine scrubbing and chilled ammonia, capturing CO2 from flue gases of a gas-fired power plant and refinery.
- The centre aims to demonstrate technologies, reduce costs and risks of full-scale CCS projects through testing, and has welcomed over 5,000 visitors to share knowledge on carbon capture.
This document summarizes a presentation about avoiding extinction through addressing climate change and transitioning to sustainable economics. It discusses:
1) Humans have become the dominant geological force on Earth by changing the atmosphere, oceans, and biodiversity, putting the survival of our species at risk.
2) Urgent action is needed to address catastrophic climate risks like sea level rise and extreme weather that are displacing millions, as well as clean energy solutions.
3) The author created the Kyoto Protocol carbon market to provide a missing price signal to incentivize clean energy and transition the global economy to sustainability by connecting economics to environmental limits.
Waste conversion of the future, operating facility in FranceSandy Gutner
This innovative technology accepts mixed municipal solid waste, recovers recyclable materials, and refuse derived fuel (RDF), and produces a marketable soil amendment. The presentation provides photos of newly operational facility.
Sanitary landfills are a technology for converting municipal solid waste to energy through controlled waste disposal that allows for faster waste decomposition and methane gas collection. Methane gas is collected from the landfill and can be used to generate electricity by powering internal combustion engines or gas turbines. While ordinary landfilling pollutes groundwater and air, sanitary landfills utilize liners and controls to prevent pollution and allow methane to be captured and utilized as an energy source.
Global Thermostat has developed a carbon capture technology called Global Thermostat Direct Air Capture (GT-DAC) that can capture CO2 directly from ambient air at an industrial scale. The technology uses modular units that selectively capture CO2 using amine-coated structures, then release pure CO2 through low-temperature regeneration. GT has operated pilot and commercial demonstration plants since 2010 and is now constructing its first commercial GT-DAC plant in Huntsville, Alabama to supply CO2 to a major beverage company. The technology addresses the large unmet demand for CO2 by providing an unlimited, low-cost supply that can be located anywhere without the constraints of transportation.
Saudi waste (recycling, energy, composte, water) solutionBrandon Dooley
Firstaff Technology Ventures is a joint venture between Firstaff and Filtrex that provides turnkey solutions for waste handling and bio-energy sectors. It combines local expertise with leading waste technology from Redwave and Steinmueller Babcock. The presentation introduces the management of Firstaff Technology Ventures and the range of waste treatment technologies provided by Redwave, including mechanical and mechanical-biological waste treatment plants, as well as recycling and composting solutions.
This document provides summaries of several case studies of companies that implemented Lean techniques and saw environmental benefits:
- Lockheed Martin reduced chemical inventories and utilization, eliminating chemical waste.
- The University of North Carolina identified over 100 paper and computer use improvements through kaizen workshops.
- Apollo Hardwoods developed a more efficient veneer process that reduced materials, energy usage, and waste.
- Several other companies, like Baxter Healthcare, 3M, Goodrich, and GM also saw reductions in waste, emissions, and cost through Lean implementations focused on environmental aspects.
Best practice projects and future challenges in biogas production - Frank StumpfEBAconference
The document discusses Schmack Biogas, a member of the Viessmann Group. It summarizes Schmack's expertise in biogas project development and operation, including their experience with wet and dry anaerobic digestion technologies. The document also outlines Schmack's comprehensive services for technical support, biological support, and monitoring and optimization of biogas plants. Future challenges mentioned include efficient plant operation, knowledge transfer, and combining biogas and power-to-gas technologies.
This document discusses electronic inks and pastes produced by Intrinsiq Materials for applications such as packaging, batteries, sensors, displays, and touchscreens. It provides an overview of Intrinsiq Materials' facilities for nanoparticle production and development, including rapid prototyping systems, a pilot plant, and analytical equipment. Examples are given of Intrinsiq's copper inks being used in applications like circuit development, biosensors, LEDs, and OLED lighting through printing and laser sintering processing. The document emphasizes the need for low-cost, high-quality conductive inks combined with cost-effective sintering to increase adoption of printed electronics.
This document summarizes several circular solutions projects at a WWTP in Altenrhein, Switzerland including ammonium recovery from digester effluent, production of renewable granular activated carbon (GAC) from dried sewage sludge and local biomass, and production of PK fertilizer from dried sludge and local biomass. It provides details on the objectives, processes, results and outlook for each project, including pilot plant designs, performance parameters, characterization of materials produced, and plans for further optimization and scale-up.
This document summarizes plans for sustainable water management at a development site in Filton Airfield, UK. The development will include 2675 homes on 144 hectares purchased by YTL, a Malaysian company. A masterplan has been approved and construction began in 2018. The project includes a strategic surface water system to capture and reuse rainwater locally. Analysis of rainfall data from weather stations will evaluate the feasibility of rainwater harvesting for non-potable uses like toilet flushing and irrigation. Modeling will also explore heat recovery from wastewater and local fertilizer production from wastewater and food waste streams. Next steps include designing an integrated rainwater collection and low-flow sewer system, modeling heat recovery potential, and determining
Graciela Chichilnisky gives keynote speech at World Future Energy Summit in A...Graciela Chichilnisky
Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit is the ground-breaking global forum that unites thought leaders, policy makers and investors to address the challenges of renewable energy and sustainable development. With the global population set to reach nine billion by 2050, It promotes collaborative thinking and development to accelerate the solutions needed to support rapid economic and population growth. An Abu Dhabi government initiative, it is the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle East and a significant forum for stimulating international dialogue and action.
Utilization of substrates from landscape conservation - Dipl.Ing. Sven Schick...EBAconference
The document discusses the utilization of substrates from landscape conservation for biogas production in Germany. It notes the relevance given increasing biomass demands and challenges with energy crops. Substrates from landscape conservation could address issues while supporting nature conservation. The document outlines the types of substrates, their biogas potential, and harvesting/production challenges. It provides examples of best practices in Germany and concludes that utilizing these substrates is an opportunity if strong initiators develop individualized concepts.
Plummy Fashions Limited is establishing a new apparel manufacturing facility in Bangladesh that aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The 6 acre facility located just outside Dhaka has numerous sustainable design features, including over 50% open green space, efficient rainwater harvesting and natural water management systems, use of renewable energy and local/recyclable materials, and energy efficient equipment. The facility also focuses heavily on worker safety, compliance, and development through features like modern medical facilities, dining halls, locker rooms, fire safety systems, and a full training center.
This document summarizes a circular economy wastewater treatment pilot project in Athens, Greece. The project treats wastewater on site for reuse in irrigation and transforms treatment residuals into compost. Key components including a sewer mining unit, pumping station, storage tank, and composting bioreactor have been constructed. Initial tests with clean water were successful. Next steps include connecting the subsystems, testing performance, and installing additional components like a sludge thickening system and heat recovery unit to further close resource loops. The pilot aims to demonstrate viable on-site water reuse and recycling in urban environments.
This document provides a guidebook for improving the environmental performance of garment manufacturing in Saipan. It begins with an executive summary that outlines benchmarks for key environmental metrics like energy and water use. It then provides a checklist that factories can use to evaluate their environmental practices, with topics including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and chemical management. The guidebook aims to help garment manufacturers identify best practices to cut costs and reduce their environmental impacts.
The document discusses the TCR®-process developed by Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an add-on for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants to help with digestate management challenges. The TCR®-process uses pyrolysis and reforming at 350-750°C to convert digestate into high-value biochar, syngas, and oil. This allows for the reduction of substrate quantities in AD by at least 10% while increasing efficiency. It also facilitates nitrogen removal from the liquid digestate phase and production of fertilizing biochar. The process provides opportunities to potentially achieve over £100 per tonne from improved digestate treatment and valuable product generation.
CWI employees are conceptualizing a $3.5 billion Calcine Disposition Project to treat 4,400 cubic meters of highly radioactive calcined nuclear waste stored in silos using an untested Hot Isostatic Pressing technology. The project would retrofit the existing Integrated Waste Treatment Unit with new processing and packaging equipment to turn the calcine solids into a glass ceramic material and contain it until it becomes rock-like. Funding is needed to complete testing and design to support operations through 2035 and treat the waste in a manner that complies with environmental regulations.
The document discusses modern resource management concepts and waste treatment technologies. It provides an overview of AMBRA GmbH, a company that has implemented numerous waste and water projects worldwide since 1992 using its proprietary Faber-Ambra waste treatment system. The system utilizes mechanical biological treatment followed by an extruder press to separate waste into dry/solid and wet/organic fractions. The dry fraction can be used as refuse derived fuel for energy production while the wet fraction undergoes further composting.
CCU & les nouvelles molécules de la transition énergétique | 2 février 2021Cluster TWEED
Webinaire organisé par le pôle Greenwin et le cluster TWEED, lié aux nouvelles technologies émergentes du secteur énergétique, aux derniers développements au niveau du captage, du stockage et de la valorisation du CO2 (CCUS), ainsi qu'au rôle des nouvelles molécules de la transition énergétique.
* Emerging Sustainable Technologies - Elodie Lecadre, Engie Research, Lead Scientific Advisor
* CCU & Molecules - Jan Mertens, Engie Research, Chief Science Officer (En)
* Rationals behind CCUS and Direct Air Capture - Grégoire Leonard, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Liège
* CCU & heavy process industries - Jean-Yves Tilquin, Carmeuse, Group R&D Director & Vice-President CO2 Value Europe
EIT RM Summit 2020, September 30 [CROCODILE]Jokin Hidalgo
The CROCODILE project will showcase innovative metallurgical systems based on advanced pyro-, hydro-, bio-, iono- and electrometallurgy technologies for the recovery of cobalt and the production of cobalt metal and upstream products from a wide variety of secondary and primary European resources. CROCODILE will demonstrate the synergetic approaches and the integration of the innovative metallurgical systems within existing recovery processes of cobalt from primary and secondary sources at different locations in Europe, to enhance their efficiency, improve their economic and environmental values, and will provide a zero-waste strategy for important waste streams rich in cobalt such as batteries.
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009shaynahetzel
It's an exciting time to be a part of the Wisconsin Union, as an organization. We just celebrated our 100th anniversary last year and as we begin our next century of service, we look to the future for our buildings and programs.
Sustainability is a buzz word in today’s society. There are lots of definitions of what it is and what it means. Here’s a definition from the EPA: sustainability is: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
These are our initiatives to green building and sustainable practices.
5 Steps to Achieve More CostEffective Aminebased Carbon Capture Processes at ...NazrulIslam657555
The document outlines 5 steps to develop a cost baseline for a commercial-scale amine-based carbon capture process at a 555 MWe natural gas power plant. The steps include: (1) developing and validating an Aspen Plus process model, (2) simulating the full plant design, (3) sizing major equipment, (4) estimating capital and operating costs using Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, and (5) analyzing costs and comparing to industry benchmarks. The analysis estimated a total capital cost of $326.6 million and annual operating cost of $47 million for the reference case of a 30 wt% MEA solvent system capturing 1.475 million tons per year of CO2.
The Smictom du Pays de Fougères built a new waste disposal and recycling plant to replace their old facility. The building was designed to high environmental standards, including a wooden frame, insulation from recycled materials, solar panels, and a solar facade system called Lucido. While pioneering some technologies, the building achieved positive energy production and met most of its goals, though some systems like the solar panels did not perform as estimated. Lessons were learned around technical choices, coordination between trades, and ensuring user needs were met.
This document provides an overview of rating green buildings and sustainability certification schemes. It discusses the BREEAM certification system, how to choose an appropriate rating system, and considerations around energy performance certificates. It also touches on the economic benefits of green buildings and future developments in sustainable building standards and regulations. In particular, it notes that BREEAM is one of the leading certification schemes and discusses some of its credit categories and assessment process. It also provides a case study of applying BREEAM certification to a development in Bucharest, Romania.
This document discusses sustainable distribution centers and green building certification systems. It provides an overview of the Van Looy Group and URS Corporation, both of which specialize in sustainable construction and certification. BREEAM and LEED certification systems are examined in terms of their standards and benefits. Case studies of certified sustainable distribution centers and office buildings are presented, highlighting strategies like renewable energy integration, water recycling, and efficient design. The economic, corporate, and environmental benefits of green certification are outlined. Key success factors for sustainable projects are identified as clear vision, comprehensive sustainability approach, early stakeholder involvement, and experienced consultants.
WATEC ISRAEL 2013, Israeli water companies for Wastewater treatmentFSJU AUJF
Applied CleanTech provides a revolutionary wastewater treatment technology that fully converts raw bio-solids into high quality, reusable products before they become sludge. Their Sewage Recycling System is integrated into existing and new wastewater treatment plants to extract and recycle bio-solids on-site into a commodity called Recyllose, reducing sludge formation and overall costs. Founded in 2007, Applied CleanTech has 13 employees and extensive experience implementing projects for municipal and industrial customers.
The Keppel Seghers Dano Drum is a waste pretreatment technology that can be used for bulk reduction, materials recovery, and producing feedstock for waste-to-energy installations. It uses a large, rotating steel drum to shred, mix, and separate waste into components. The drum conditioning prepares waste for further processing like composting, recycling, or energy recovery. The Dano Drum system provides flexible and reliable waste preprocessing with many application options.
Thermal pretreatment of biomass/torrefaction - Jaap KielEBAconference
This document discusses torrefaction as a process for upgrading biomass. Torrefaction involves heating biomass to 240-320°C in an oxygen-free environment, which improves the biomass properties for transportation and conversion into energy. It upgrades biomass into a higher energy density, more hydrophobic and homogeneous solid fuel. Several pilot and demonstration torrefaction plants have been operated in Europe. The SECTOR project involves stakeholders working to optimize torrefied biomass quality through testing of logistics, storage and end-use performance.
DEMCO is a Tunisian company founded in 1991 with 3,500 employees across several subsidiaries involved in textiles, aluminum solutions, and urban cleanliness.
The document summarizes DEMCO's efforts to implement more sustainable manufacturing processes through new technologies that significantly reduce water and chemical usage. These include ozone technology reducing water usage by 99%, nano technology reducing water and resins by 90% and 80% respectively, and laser technology substituting washes and chemicals.
DEMCO has also improved its wastewater treatment system to recycle 58% of water with a goal of 70%, and uses an environmental impact measurement software to develop more sustainable production methods. Combined, these efforts have reduced DEMCO's annual water
1. Wienerberger offers a range of sustainable building materials including facing bricks, brick slips, clay paving bricks, and clay roof tiles.
2. They focus on providing high-quality, customizable products to help people create comfortable and distinctive living spaces.
3. As a leading global supplier of clay building materials, Wienerberger has extensive experience and can be a competent partner for projects in the Middle East region.
This document provides an overview of a High Rate Anaerobic Digester (HRAD) system with polishing for wastewater treatment. It describes the HRAD process which uses alternating standing and hanging baffles to facilitate contact between wastewater and residual sludge, allowing for high treatment rates. The system can optimize anaerobic digestion by treating all types of wastewater for reuse or disposal. Additional tertiary treatment like disinfection and filtration provides polished effluent suitable for various reuse applications. The HRAD achieves high removal of contaminants like COD, BOD, TSS and pathogens. It requires relatively low maintenance and has advantages of being stable, efficient, and producing low sludge and biogas
CCU et les nouvelles molecules de la transition energetique | 2 fevrier 2021Cluster TWEED
Webinaire organisé par le pôle Greenwin et le cluster TWEED, lié aux nouvelles technologies émergentes du secteur énergétique, aux derniers développements au niveau du captage, du stockage et de la valorisation du CO2 (CCUS), ainsi qu'au rôle des nouvelles molécules de la transition énergétique.
* Emerging Sustainable Technologies - Elodie Lecadre, Engie Research, Lead Scientific Advisor
* CCU & Molecules - Jan Mertens, Engie Research, Chief Science Officer (En)
* Rationals behind CCUS and Direct Air Capture - Grégoire Leonard, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Liège
* CCU & heavy process industries - Jean-Yves Tilquin, Carmeuse, Group R&D Director & Vice-President CO2 Value Europe
This document summarizes a project on using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for post-combustion carbon capture. It discusses (1) developing MOF materials with high CO2 selectivity and capacity through scale-up synthesis and formulation methods, (2) testing MOF performance for CO2/N2 separation through breakthrough experiments using a dual-piston vacuum swing adsorption system, and (3) optimizing the vacuum pressure swing adsorption process through modeling. The project involves partners from the University of Edinburgh, SINTEF Materials and Chemistry, and the Centre for Research and Technology. Some results showed the successful formulation of MOFs into stable spheres using an alginate method and their high CO2 ad
BioEnergy is an Egyptian pioneer in waste refining established in 2012. It operates facilities producing alternative fuels from waste for cement companies. The company was founded by Eng. Mahmoud Galal and Miss. Alaa’ El Sherbiny and has expanded operations to Morocco and the Gulf. BioEnergy produces biomass fuel from agricultural waste, refuse-derived fuel from municipal solid waste rejects, and tire-derived fuel from shredded tires. It aims to increase commercial value from waste through innovative fuel solutions and consulting services.
Harman Ecodesign shorter Knowledge Transfer Partnership (sKTP)Info EDCW
This document summarizes an investigation into implementing ecodesign practices within Harman product development to reduce environmental impact and increase profit. It outlines the business case for ecodesign, the KTP project approach and objectives, and internal and external influences on Harman's operations. It also suggests paths for ecodesign implementation and tools to facilitate ecodesign, including lifecycle analysis and collaboration with suppliers.
Ambra Solutions for Petrochemical IndustryAndreas Thoma
AMBRA clean is a biological and biodegradable industrial cleaner made from renewable raw materials. It is effective at removing stubborn dirt like oil and grease without harming surfaces. As it is non-toxic and breaks down quickly in the environment, AMBRA clean provides economic and environmental advantages over chemical cleaners. It can be used to clean a variety of surfaces like tanks, workshops, and vehicles in industries like petrochemicals.
The document discusses environmentally friendly solutions for waste water from ships, boat cleaning, and industrial washing. It describes AMBRA clean, an ecological, water-soluble cleaning concentrate that safely removes oils and fats. The document also outlines AMBRA's bilge water treatment process using floatation and separation to clean bilge water from ships. AMBRA provides customized sustainable waste and water treatment solutions worldwide.
The document describes a solution called WaterBox® and CarbonAdd® for producing drinking water from polluted sources. The system uses a compact treatment process and patented CarbonAdd® granules to remove inorganic impurities from sources like brackish water or rivers. A single WaterBox® can supply clean drinking water to around 2,000 people per day and offers advantages like small size, mobility, easy installation and maintenance, and producing high-quality water immediately under difficult conditions. The system has been approved by the UN and successfully implemented in projects with universities, governments, and international organizations around the world.
The document describes a water treatment system called WaterBox® that uses CarbonAdd® granules to produce clean drinking water from polluted sources. The system is compact, portable, easy to use and maintain, and can produce enough water to supply 2,000 people per day. It provides an affordable solution for producing drinking water in disaster areas and developing communities where clean water is scarce.
The document discusses solutions for waste water and industrial cleaning in yacht harbors. It describes AMBRA clean, an ecological, water-soluble cleaning concentrate that dissolves oils and fats to allow for natural degradation. It also details a bilge water treatment process used in Stettin harbor that separates oil from water and removes particles. The document promotes AMBRA's customized waste water treatment solutions and experience providing environmentally friendly technologies worldwide.
AMBRA REIND provides a solution for plastic waste by converting it to energy using a thermo-catalytic process. Plastic waste and other materials like scrap tires and e-waste are fed into a system that produces bunker fuel, gas, and electricity. A 1,000 kg/h unit can produce over 4 MWh of electricity annually from 8,000 tons of input waste. The process uses proven technology and is a closed loop system with no negative emissions. AMBRA REIND and its partners have over 20 years of experience in waste management technologies and converting waste to energy.
The document describes two biological sustainable solutions from AMBRA GmbH for cleaning in the petrochemical industry:
1. AMBRA clean, a natural, water-soluble cleaning concentrate made from renewable resources that is 100% biodegradable. It is effective at removing oils and grease while being safe, economical and causing no environmental harm.
2. Alginit, a mineral that quickly separates oil and water when added to contaminated ponds. After use, the Alginit can be removed and used as fertilizer while the water is treated with AMBRA clean and safely reused or released. A pilot project is recommended to demonstrate the efficiency of this solution.
The document describes a biological solution called AMBRA clean for decontaminating oil-polluted soil. AMBRA clean is injected into the soil where it emulsifies hydrocarbon chains and dissolves the oil into tiny water droplets. This serves to break down the oil using bacteria already present in the soil. The solution provides nutrients that allow bacteria to multiply and degrade the hydrocarbons completely within a few days, leaving no toxic byproducts. AMBRA clean has been successfully used since 1998 to decontaminate oil-polluted soil and groundwater.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
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Company
Team
Technology
1. Faber Ambra® System
2. Waste To Energy
Strategic Options
Cost Efficiency
Business Models
Contact
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Faber Ambra and its subsidiaries have been
managing waste projects since 1992
Company snapshot
Founded: 1992
Subsidiaries in Thailand,
Mexico, Guadeloupe
Owner of proprietary waste
treatment technology Faber-
Ambra® system
11 waste projects
implemented worldwide
since inception
4 projects ongoing in
Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia
and St. Martin
Since 2010: strategic
partnership with VM Press
to market extruder presses
in selected markets
Key strengths
Technological partnerships
Biogas
Waste water treatment
Drinking water
protection
Waste to Energy
Waste to Water
CDM
RDF
International network
Governmental agencies
Independent universities
NGO‘s
TÜV-certified companies
Competence in MSW
treatment
More than 15 years of
experience in treating
municipal solid waste
(MSW)
References in the waste
treatment industry
Municipalities in Asia,
Europe, Latin America
and the Caribbean
Cement industry (RDF)
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Historically, Faber Ambra has offered a
proprietary technology for MSW treatment
The original Faber Ambra® system steps
After delivery of MSW, large items
(wood, batteries, etc.) are removed
and the remainder is loaded into
homogenization drums; here, the
waste is opened and mixed with
water (mechanical treatment)
After mechanical treatment, the
waste is stacked into specified
windrows and covered with a bio-filter;
this stage of biological
treatment lasts between 6 to 9
months
As a final step, the treated material
can either be landfilled or further
processed (compost, RDF); the
treated material has a much higher
density than untreated MSW and is
biologically inert
History
Faber Ambra was founded in 1992 with
the goal to monetize a MSW treatment
system that was developed at the
University of Braunschweig (Germany)
The technology requires minimal capital
investment and is aimed at developing
country communities
The technology was piloted and
subsequently operated at 11 projects in 9
countries
Evaluation of original technology
Low capital investment
Low maintenance/operating cost
Improvement of environmental situation
for most developing country communities
Significant space requirement
Need for landfilling/further treatment
No direct usage of energy – not a waste-to-
energy option
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Goals for the client
The customer will become a benchmark in environmental politics through:
1. Sustainable waste management (Faber Ambra®)
2. Waste to energy (Biogas, RDF)
3. Waste to water (Biogas)
4. Usage of secondary raw material
5. Environmental friendliness
6. Saving of space
7. Different options also in compost and anaerobe technology
Benefit:
Creating new jobs locally with advanced,
forward-looking technologies
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Track record of 11 waste projects in mostly developing
countries with 4 projects currently ongoing
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11
1) Mexico,
Atlacomulco
2) Brazil, Blumenau
3) Luxemburg,
Diekirch
4) Thailand,
Phitsanulok
5) Brazil, São
Sebastião
6) Brazil, Rio de
Janeiro
7) Germany,
Meisenheim
8) Saint Martin, Cul
de Sac
9) Turkey, Osmaniye
10) Chile, Villa
Alemana
11) Indonesia,
Semarang
More than EUR 13.5 m
of consulting fees
since 1992
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Icompleted project
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Background – Wolfgang Tönges, CEO
Wolfgang Tönges ( * 1957)
Until 1984: In parts executive position with Sparkasse and Volksbanken
1984 – 1992: Cooperative audit association Frankfurt
1992 – 2011: Executive positions with the Faber Grouppe Alzey
from 2000: MD CFO for all companies of the group globaly. The
Faber group (infrastructure / building construction, environmental
engineering, quarries/ gravel pits, asphalt mixing plants, ready-mixed
concrete facilities, sewer renovation, temporary employment, car
dealership) generated a yearly revenue of EUR 150 million with ~1,200
employees
2007- 2009: Prepare sale of the construction and raw material business
of Faber group to Eiffage, France (screening for potential buyers,
vendor due dilligence, lead sales process and negotiations)
From June 2011: Management Buyout of Faber Ambra GmbH as part of the
succession planning process; International business with focus on waste
and water management, waste and waste-water to energy and renewable
energy
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Background – Hardy Ehrhardt, COO
Hardy Ehrhardt ( * 1965)
Study of mining at the Technical University “Bergakademie Freiberg“,
academic degree as graduate engineer
1992 – 2001: COO in quarries, gravel quarries, asphalt plants, concrete
plants and landfill sites in Germany and Hungary
2001 – 2004: Responsible project manager of Faber Ambra for
international projects in the field of waste management (construction of
landfill sites, removal of old landfills, MBT, compost) at national and
international sites
2003 – 2004: COO at the MBT-landfill in Atlacomulco, Mexico
2005: Preparation of a CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) certification
Since 2006: Project management and monitoring of several projects using
the Faber Ambra technology
Since 2011: CEO of MBS Business Consultants GmbH
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2. Waste To Energy
Strategic Options
Cost Efficiency
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Technical process
Faber Ambra® system composting
Mechanical treatment of
fresh municipal waste
residues from
biogas production
(must be dried)
homogenization
Biological treatment
effluent gas
aerobic rotting windrow
sieving of compost
packaging of compost
structural
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fresh
air
recycling as structural material or disposal of the residues
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Loading of the
homogenization drum
before the mechanical
waste treatment
Finished rotting windrow for
the biological waste
treatment
Final disposal of the
remaining material after
the mechanical and
biological treatment
Pictures of the Faber-Ambra® process
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Temperature pattern –
Pilot project Rio de Janeiro
Temperature of the Windrow
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80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Months
T1
T2
T3
TEMP.
AMB.
Temperature (°C)
Source: Analyses by UFRJ
outside
temp.
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Process water analysis –
Pilot project Rio de Janeiro
Pilot project FABER-AMBRA in Rio de Janeiro
Process water analyses
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28116
13200
2398 3128 1903
5443 4739
4224
549 747 235
819,3 852,3 675
33310
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
17.10.99 06.12.99 25.01.00 15.03.00 04.05.00 23.06.00 12.08.00 01.10.00 20.11.00
Date
Concentration [mg/l]
CSB
BSB5
TOC
NH4-N
Source: Analyses by UFRJ Time
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Organic leachate contamination analysis -
Pilot project Rio de Janeiro
Landfill with MBT
Landfill with MBT
versus
versus
Landfill without MBT
Landfill without MBT
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16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
mg/L
DQO DBO
Tradicional IPT Traditional landfill FAFABBEERR- AAMMBBRRAA la (nUdFfilRl J)
Source: Analyses by UFRJ
CSB BSB5
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Durability of the landfill
Durability of the landfill
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800
700
600
500
400
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Landfill capacity: 1 million m³
Daily waste amount: 150 t
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Period of exploitation [a]
verfügbares Deponievolumen [m³]
traditionelle Deponierung
Deponierung mit MBA-Material
Available landfill capacity [1000 m³]
Traditional landfill
Landfill with MBT material
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Advantages of the Faber-Ambra® system
No methane gas emission
No noteworthy leachate contamination (reduction of the contamination potential
of up to 98 %)
Duplication of the utilization time of the landfill or reduction of the required
landfill area by 50 %
No rodents, birds, dogs and microbes due to the high temperature generated
during the biological process
Option to dispose of possibly existing sewage sludge (affordable preparation
within the biological process)
Reduction of the post-operative maintenance from 20 to 2 until max. 5 years
after closing of the landfill
Approved and tested in different climatic zones
High degree of result transparency – process supervision by independent
institutions
Reduction of exposure
Possible certification in the context of the contract of Kyoto (additional
revenues)
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Disadvantages of the Faber-Ambra® system
Additional area required for the mechanical-biological waste treatment
Increased operating costs at short-term compared to the traditional disposal without
treatment
No need of high-tech-equipment
No visible spectacular effect
Recruitment of local human resources - manpower requirements
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Team
Technology
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2. Waste To Energy
Strategic Options
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Business Models
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Technical process
Fresh household waste
Delivery of fresh waste
Biogas plant is used to
produce biogas
Electricity
Feeding into extruder
presses
OPTION
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Wet/organic fraction
Dry/solid fraction
Addition of
sewage
Liquid fertilizer Heat Sale of RDF
fraction
Recycling
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Extruder press
from
waste
to
energy
The heart of the process is the extruder press.
Different sizes for different tonnages from 100 t/d up to 3,500 t/d
Modular construction allows extension
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The waste press / RDF equipment is sourced
from our exclusive partner
Presses / separation Comment
Process description – extruder press and RDF production
Municipal solid waste is fed into the extruder press; the waste is pushed
into the perforated cylindrical chamber of the extruder press and
“squeezed” at a very high pressure. In this way, the wet fraction (containing
50-55% moisture) is separated from the dry one (18 – 22 % moisture)
The pressure-extruded dry fraction is riddled in order to remove inert
materials (crumbled by the extruder press) and then shredded using a
hammer mill so as to obtain an homogeneous size
The RDF obtained is in compliance with the laws in force and sent to
energy exploitation plants.
Technical specifications – extruder press
Output of 15 t/h
Operating pressure 280 bar
max. length 20,000 mm; max. width 12,000 mm; height 5.000 mm
Reference plants
Plants currently operating with municipalities in Germany/Italy
Reference cases / performance data available to Faber Ambra
Exclusive
distribution
agreement for
selected
markets
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We are employing proven 3rd party solutions/
equipment to minimize the technology risk
Solid fraction Separation /
press
Refuse Derived
Fuel (RDF)
Wet fraction Anaerobic
digestion
Biogas
(methane)
The waste-to-energy process
Municipal solid
waste
Waste press
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Press Feeding the press
1
Feeding the press
Wet fraction Dry fraction
2
Pictures of the extruder press system
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The biogas plant is sourced from a couple of
trusted turn-key providers
Biogas plant Comment
Process description – biogas production
The wet fraction after the extruder press, which has 60% moisture (Total
Solid TS=40%) is conveyed the anaerobic digestion plant.
The matter is pumped from the mixing tanks onto the top of the digester
where the anaerobic digestion process occurs.
The digested matter which is extracted from the digester bottom cone and
is not used for the inoculation is pressed to remove excess water and then
sent to the aerobic stabilisation process.
During the aerobic stabilisation the matter is left to rest in static biocells with
air insufflation for 3-4 weeks and then matured under a canopy for 60 days;
the stabilised matter obtained is used as covering soil in landfill sites
Reference plants – our partners
Our partner is installing and operating biogas plants in e.g., Germany, Italy,
Brazil and Croatia
Cooperation of well known companies for biogas plants
Reference cases / performance data available to Faber Ambra
Faber Ambra
maintains
relationships with
additional biogas
plant turnkey
providers
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Biogas plant (example)
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Biogas plant (example)
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Strategic options
Option 1:
Producing compost
(subject to analysis of the household waste)
Option 2:
Separating recycling material
Option 3:
Using RDF for incineration or for desalting plants and concrete
plants
Option 4:
CDM
compost
recycling
desalting plant
clean development
mechanism
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Strategic options
Option 5:
Removal of the old landfill
Possible risks
! Renaturalizing the old landfill body is not without risk, because nobody knows exactly
what the landfill body contains.
! Danger such as methane bubbles and leachate exists. An accurate working is
necessary so that no explosions or an issue of leachate happens.
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Profitability of the treatment plant
For the calculation of the profitability the decisive factors are:
The gate fee
The market price per kWh (purchase price and sale price)
Recycling (market price of the respective recycled material –
paper, cardboard, metal, non-ferrous metal, glass, plastics)
Demand for and price of agricultural fertilizer
Saving of costs for the treatment of sewage (liquid and dry)
The market price of RDF material
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Profitability - Waste Management
The market price per KWh and the price per ton of compost play a decisive
role for the calculation of the profitability.
Refinancing possibilities based on CDM, use of biogas to produce
electricity, recycling, sale of RDF material and use of liquid fertilizer.
In order to obtain an external finance based on international standards, it is
important to have a calculation and an investment hedging.
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Cost estimation
Extruder press and biogas plant (example)
Cost estimation example, based on the treatment of 500 tons a day:
Investment for biogas:
Approximately 8 million euros
Investment for the extruder presses
Approximately 4 million euros
Cost estimation does not include:
Infrastructure on the landfill
Eventual new properties
The calculation depends on many factors and must therefore be adapted as a
project arises.
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Utilization potential
RDF-Material
Average calorific level 15,000 kJ/kg *
The caloric value depends on the
composition of the input material
Fertilizer
Liquid with ca. 15 - 20% solid material *
Option: Recycling
* Estimation, must be analyzed and calculated locally
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Saving potential
Reduction of the volume of the landfill
Reduction of the costs for the landfill
Reduction of follow-up costs for the landfill
Reduction of follow-up costs for ground water
Reduction of climate gas (CH4)
Reduction of the amount of polluted leachate
CDM is possible
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Option 1: Turn-key
Investment by municipality
Faber Ambra and partners are subcontractors and provide
Planning
Delivery
Implementation
Education
Quality control
Faber Ambra® system Composting
Licence contract
Contract period: 15 years
Subcontracting model
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Option 2: Build – Own – Operate (BOO)
Must be calculated after the MOU and the letter of exclusivity
Contract period: at the minimum 15 years
To ensure the quality of the final product
Faber Ambra takes on
the investment risk
the technological risk
the operational risk
Precondition for the BOO model are securities, garanties, etc.
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Initially Faber Ambra plans to purely operate the plants to
gain an operational track record and ultimately move to a
BOT model
Description
Faber Ambra designs and installs the waste-to-energy
process according to the municipality’s requirements
The municipality provides the necessary CAPEX and
owns the facilities / equipment
Faber Ambra enters a long-term contract with the
municipality to operate maintain the process
Source of
Financing
Municipality
Faber Ambra
(BOT)
Faber Ambra designs and installs the waste-to-energy
process according to the municipality’s requirements
Faber Ambra provides financing for the necessary CAPEX
and transfers the ownership of the facilities / equipment to
the municipality after a defined period of time
Faber Ambra enters a long-term contract with the
municipality to operate maintain the process
Upside limited;
preferred model to
gain operational
track record with
the initial plants
More attractive
returns; requires
access to finance
at reasonable
conditions
Hybrid models
possible
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Faber Ambra GmbH
Klosterstr. 3
D-55232 Alzey
GERMANY
Tel. +49 (0) 6731 548898 10
Fax +49 (0) 6731 548898 99
mail@faber-ambra.com
Contact
Wolfgang Tönges, CEO
w.toenges@faber-ambra.com