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If you work in the sewage treatment industry, you’ll be aware of the process of thermal hydrolysis, where heat is used to break apart chain molecules that form hemicellulose and cellulose to obtain the molecules’ constituent parts. The technology that makes thermal hydrolysis possible enables you to generate energy using certain industrial wastes, such as cellulosic biomass. However, unless you’re using the most advanced, reliable and economical heat exchangers and processing solutions for sewage treatment, your operating costs may be unnecessarily high. And, by upgrading your equipment, you could make your process more straightforward while improving the quality of your services.
When you need to break apart cellulose and hemicellulose into sugars, you have three techniques to choose from: enzymatic, dilute acid and thermal treatment. Enzymatic treatments can prove effective, but they’re usually rather expensive. Dilute acid treatments can be equally as effective, but they require the use of costly materials and can harm the environment. Thermal hydrolysis, on the other hand, uses high temperatures to achieve the same effect. A combination of thermal hydrolysis with steam depressurisation is the most effective, affordable and environmentally friendly way to break apart the molecules that make up cellulose and hemicellulose into useful sugars. So, where can you find heat exchangers and processing solutions for sewage treatment?
Here at Teralba, we’ve been developing a broad spectrum of heat exchangers and processing solutions for sewage treatment specialists as well as industries like Oil & Gas, Waste Water, Chemical, Mining, Pharmaceutical and food & beverage since 1976. Because we have over 40 years of experience, you can be confident we can cater to any requirement, no matter how demanding or complex.
We have a broad range of heat exchangers and processing solutions that can be completely customised to suit your requirements and we use the latest technologies to manufacture our equipment that’s guaranteed to survive years if not decades, with minimal required upkeep.
Sewage treatment plants turn to us for heat exchangers and processing solutions because we:
If you’re using outdated equipment at your sewage treatment facility, you’re probably causing more harm to the environment through inefficient heating or cooling than necessary as well as spending too much. We know that when you need new heat exchangers, you need them quickly delivered in full and on time. That’s why at Teralba, we guarantee fast turnaround times on all projects.
Just give us an idea of your budget, operations and objectives, and we’ll tell you how we can make your investment stretch as far as possible. Our commitment to affordability has helped us become a recognised industry leader throughout Australia. You’ll find many of our heat exchangers and processing solutions at sewage treatment plants the world over.
When purchasing heavy equipment, you need to know everything will function correctly from the very first time you put it to use. Trust our experts for the installation, and you won’t need to worry about any problems arising. If you want to maximise the lifespan of your heat exchangers and processing solutions, you should take maintenance seriously. Fortunately, routine upkeep is just one of the many tasks we can handle for you.
We remain your trusted partner long after completing the installation. We take great pride in the quality of our heat exchangers and processing solutions for sewage treatment facilities. Should you experience any difficulties or have any questions, we’re only a phone call away.
Want to learn more about how to manage and treat environmental wastewater? Wondering which type of heat exchanger you require for your process? If you want to book a consultation or learn more about our capabilities, we welcome you to get in touch by sending us a message or calling us on 1300 20 70 20.
For further information or to obtain a heat exchanger selection and quotation please email your requirements through to our experienced heat transfer engineers at: sales@teralba.com or phone: 1300 20 70 20