Upgrading of Wastewater Treatment Plants to Manage Growing Needs and Reduce Operating Costs (Q4299565)
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Project Q4299565 in Greece, Cyprus
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Upgrading of Wastewater Treatment Plants to Manage Growing Needs and Reduce Operating Costs |
Project Q4299565 in Greece, Cyprus |
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845,155.31 Euro
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994,300.36 Euro
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85.0 percent
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1 August 2021
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31 July 2023
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ELKE (SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR RESEARCH FUNDS ) - TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE
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37°6'1.40"N, 25°10'7.07"E
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35°30'49.79"N, 24°1'4.94"E
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34°43'0.70"N, 33°1'17.76"E
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The proposed project aims to upgrade two overloaded Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTPs), using innovative technologies, so that WWWs can accept increased input load, while reducing energy costs and overall operating costs. These are the WTPs Marpissa of Paros and Kyperounta of the District of Limassol. Both WTPs operate close to the planning limits, while the expansion of the sewerage network is planned, and thus increase of the incoming hydraulic supply and BOD load. The novelty of the project lies in the early removal of solids and particulate BOD from the effluent, using a special type of filters (microgrids / self-cleaning upward flow sand filters / disc-shaped filter filters), before they enter the tank. This reduces the total electricity consumption by 30-35%. Upon completion of the project, each WTPs will be able to process increased inlet loads and produce recovered water suitable for irrigation applications. The produced biosolids (sludge) have a concentration in solids of at least 40% and are ideal for the production of soil conditioner or for energy utilization. At the same time, the project will upgrade the environment, both due to the halt of discharge of imperfectly treated effluents and due to the reuse of water. The Technical University of Crete has for a long time experimented on a large scale with the above processing system. Also, in Greece there is increased experience in the operation of WTPs with large seasonal supply fluctuations (WTPs of tourist areas), while Cyprus is a pioneer, at European level, in technologies and practices of water reuse. The above create cross-border synergies that will contribute to the success of the project. The two facilities are expected to operate as pilots for the dissemination of technology that will be produced. Also, from the operating data that will be collected, the process will be modeled, in order to create a design tool, which will be used for the design and construction of new facilities. The two WTPs and the residents and visitors of the areas served by the WTPs will directly benefit. Public water and sewerage companies, the general public, local and national authorities, as well as organizations that will develop and export technology (universities, consortia, etc.) will also benefit. (English)
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