THE IWA SPECIALIST CONFERENCE ON SLUDGE MANAGEMENT: SLUDGETECH … · 2017-04-11 · 2 THE IWA SPECIALIST CONFERENCE ON SLUDGE MANAGEMENT: SLUDGETECH 2017 Imperial College, London,

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THE IWA SPECIALIST CONFERENCE ON SLUDGE MANAGEMENT: SLUDGETECH 2017 Imperial College, London, South Kensington Campus, Sherfield Building

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Sunday, 9th July 201712:30 Registration opens, Imperial College London [Foyer, Sherfield Building]

13:00-17:00 Workshop specialist sessions [Sherfield Building] Workshop 1: THP design and operational experience

Workshop 2: Developments in Dewatering

Workshop 3: Enhanced Control & automation for process optimisation of sludge processes

Workshop 4: Developments in Drying and Advanced Thermal Conversion

Chair: Dr Bill Barber, Cambi Chair: Prof Matt Higgins, Bucknell University

Chair: Dr Stephen Palmer, MWH Chair: Lynne Bouchy, Suez

Discussion topics: Discussion topics: Discussion topics: Discussion topics:

- WAS(SAS) only THP vs full THP- Optimum AD conditions for THP- Colour and refractory COD creation in THP- Key considerations for Pre-THP dewatering

- Advances in polymer design and application- The impact of sludge chemistry and EPS- Optimum configurations & technology

- AD feed control- Enhanced control of Thickening & dewatering- Upstream sludge control

- Principles of drying and typical applications- Drivers for drying installations globally- Principles of thermal conversion- Global applications of Thermal Conversion

Presentations: Presentations: Presentations: Presentations:

The design and operation of WAS only THP with Anammox LTP

Highly Efficient Bucher HPS 12007 Dewatering Technology Prior to Incineration To Achieve A Positive Energy Balance

Development and application of of Digester feed control

Gasification Versus Incineration of Sewage Sludge -- Technical, Economic And Sanitary Aspects

Jan-Evert van Veldhoven, Waterboard de Dommel Jean Francois Mischler, Bucher Pete Vale, Severn Trent Albert Heindl, Huber

An overview of THP operation in the UK - key considerations for design and optimum AD conditions

The impact of M\D ratio and EPS on dewatering of THP digested sludge

Advances in the control of Sludge Thickening and Sludge De-watering an overview

Thermal Conversion of sewage sludge in Japan - best practice

Paul Fountain, Thames Water & Joe Merry, MWH Ester Rus and Obinna Molokwu - Thames Water Martin Butterfield, Hach Masaki Takaoka, Kyoto University

Advanced Digestion Of Sludge Enhances Shift Of Biosolids Management Strategy In Beijing--Cambi Experience

Developments in Polymer design & application Designing in Resilience Principles of drying, applications and drivers

Zuliang Liao, Cambi China Robert Long, SNF Stephen Palmer, MWH Ivan ARAÚZO, STC

Challenges in operation of THP pre-dewatering Using Sludge Age as an operational parameter Example of a pyrolysis solution suited for sludge application

Joost Vliegen, GEA Martin Butterfield, Hach Chris Lee, EPI

Tea & Coffee provided [Sherfield Building]

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Monday, 10th July 20178:30 Coffee & Registration, Imperial College London [Foyer, Queens Tower Rooms]

9:00 Opening and Keynote Addresses [Great Hall]Dr Nick Mills, Thames Water - UK Prof Damien Batstone, Advanced

Management Centre - AustraliaDr Sudhir Murthy, DC Water - USA Dr F. Dilek Sanin, Middle East Technical

University - Turkey Opening Address - Unlocking the full Energy Potential of sewage sludge

Using modelling to improve the selection and operation of sludge treatment options

Energy Efficient Intensification Emerging Contaminants

10:30 Break & Exhibition, Imperial College London [Queens Tower Rooms]

11:00 Specialist Sessions, Imperial College London [Sherfield Building]Theme 1: Anaerobic digestion & sludge pretreatment

Theme 2: Material & nutrient recovery Theme 3: Dewatering, recycling, policy & contaminants

Theme 4: Thermal conversion & biochar/ash

Chairs: Prof. Stephen Smith & Prof. John Novak

Chairs: Jan-Evert van Veldhoven & Dr Sudhir Murthy

Chairs: Dr Matt Higgins and Steve Bungay Chairs: Dr Masaki Takaoka & Dr Rex Thorpe

Methane Production From The Cambi SolidStream Centrate In An Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor

Combining Phosphorus Recovery And Ammonia Removal In The Omzet Amersfoort Project

Biosolids As Marsh Creation Amendment Sewage Sludge Incinerator Composed Of Pressurized Fluidized Bed Incinerator And Turbocharger

Oda Kjorlaug, Cambi Andrea Gysin, Ostara Nutrient Recovery Solutions Madeline Foster-Martinez, University of California, Berkeley

Yuki Asaoka, Tsukishimakikai Co.,Ltd.

Membrane Digester As Key Unit Of Sludge Treatment At Changing Frame Conditions

Life Cycle Assessment Of Resource Recovery From Primary And Waste Activated Sludge

Evaluation Of Dewatering Characteristics Of Wastewater Sludge From Different Treatment Processes

Recent Advances Of Sewage Sludge Pyrolysis For Materials And Energy Recovery

Robert Lutze, TU Darmstadt, Institute IWAR Arjen van Nieuwenhuijzen, Witteveen+Bos Consulting Engineers

Mahmudul Hasan, The George Washington University Guoren Xu, Harbin Institute of Technology

Optimising Anaerobic Digestion Performance Through Improved Understanding Of Fundamental Operational Parameters

Organic Recovery From Different Sewage Sludge Via Acidogenic Fermentation To Provide Carbon Source For Denitrification

Full Scale Optimisation Of Sludge Dewatering And Phosphate Recovery At Harnaschpolder Wwtp (The Hague, NL)

Conversion Technology From Sewage Sludge Into Bio Fuel.

Stefano Giacalone, Thames Water & Imperial College London

Lin Lin, The University of Hong Kong Mirabella Mulder, MMWWM Yoshiyuki Hachiya, Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd.

12:30 Lunch and Exhibition, Imperial College London [Queens Tower Rooms]

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Monday, 10th July 201713:30 Specialist sessions, Imperial College London

Theme 1: Anaerobic digestion & sludge pretreatment

Theme 2: Material & nutrient recovery Theme 3: Dewatering, recycling, policy & contaminants



Chairs: Jan-Evert van Veldhoven & Dr Sudhir Murthy


Impact Of Microwave Pretreatment On Anaerobic Digestion Of Wastewater Sludge And Biosolids Quality For Land Application

Recorvery Of Ammonium From Digestate As Fertilizer

Electrodewatering Of Sewage Sludge Using A Plate And Frame Filter Press

Innovative Sewage Sludge Incineration System

Gokce Kor Bicakci, Istanbul Technical University Eddie Broeders, Nijhuis Industries Gordon Yang, National Sun Yat-Sen University Kenichi Sonoda, METAWATER Co., Ltd.

The Application Of WAS-Only Thermal Hydrolysis At Psyttalia WWTP

Sieving Wastewater For Energy Efficient And Resource Saving Wastewater Treatment

Enhanced Dewatering With Struvite Recovery: Pilot Testing Of AirPrex™ Technology At Miami's South District WWTP

Biochar From Sewage Sludge: Production, Characterisation And Use For EDCs Removal From Treated Municipal Wastewater

Dimitris Zikakis, Aktor S.A. Martin Kaless, RWTH Aachen University Charles Goss, AECOM Evan Diamadopoulos, Technical University of Crete

Digesting Sludge From A/B Process: Comparison To Conventional Primary And Mixed Sludge.

Efficient Bioconversion Of Waste Activated Sludge Into Volatile Fatty Acids Stimulated By Alkyl Polyglucose

Pilot-Scale Evaluation Of AirPrex™ For Digestate Treatment

Phosphorous Retention And Release By Hydrochar Derived From Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge

Marlene Choo-Kun, Suez Treatment Infrastructure Jingyang Luo, Hohai University K Wisdom, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Ying-heng Fei, Guangzhou University

Microaerobic Digestion As A Tool For Improvement Of Digestate Quality

Optimal Recovery Of Targeted Volatile Fatty Acids By Municipal Cellulosic Sludge Fermentation

Improving Dewaterability Of Anaerobically Digested Sludge By Combination Of Persulfate And Zero Valent Iron

Evaluation Of The Possibility Of Using Sewage Sludge Ash In The Cement Industry: Case Study In Croatia

Pavel Jenicek, UCT Prague Francesco Fatone, Università Politecnica delle Marche Song Kang, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Drazen Vouk, University of Zagreb

Intensification Of Methane Fermentation Efficiency With The Use Of Mechanical Excess Sludge Disintegration

Assessment Of Low-temperature Thermal Pre-treatment To Increase Energy Production Of Secondary Sludge And Cations-effect

Katarzyna Sytek-Szmeichel, Warsaw University Of Technology

Adrian Gonzalez, Delft University of Technology

Enzymes Use And Selection For Anaerobic Digestion Improvement

Phosphorus Recovery From Wastewater: SUEZ's Phosphogreen Technology Successfully Running In Denmark

Jana Jantova-Patel, Cranfield University Mathieu DELAHAYE, SUEZ International

15:00 Break and Exhibition, Imperial College London [Queens Tower Rooms]

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Monday, 10th July 201715:30 Specialist sessions, Imperial College London

Theme 1: Anaerobic digestion & sludge pretreatment

Theme 3: Dewatering, recycling, policy & contaminants




Long-term Effect Of Temperature From 55°C To 70°C On Methane Production Within A Single-stage Sludge Anaerobic Digester

The Potential Risk To The Food Chain From Organic Contaminants Present In Biosolids Used In Agriculture

The Potential Of Raw Sewage Sludge As A Sustainable Bio-filler For Natural Rubber

Yan Zhou, NEWRI-AEBC Hannah Rigby, Imperial College London Yiran Fan, Imperial College London

The Role Of Viscosity In Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion

Nonylphenol Degradation During Digestion: Case Of Aerobic And Anaerobic Digesters

Mercury Behaviour In Flue Gas From A Sewage Sludge Incinerator And Melting Furnace

Elizabeth Manning, The George Washington University Dilek Sanin, Middle EastTechical University Masaki Takaoka, Kyoto University

Optimizing THP -- The Intermediate Thermal Hydrolysis Process

Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion Of Waste Activated Sludge: Removal Of Solids And Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Investigating The Effect Of An Alternative Feedstock On The Performance Of Sludge Powered Generators

Ester Rus, Thames Water Young Mo Kim, Gwangju institute of Science and Technology

Rex Thorpe, University of Surrey

17:00 Free Time

19:00 - 23:00 Science Museum Gala Dinner- South Kensington

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Tuesday, 11th July 20178:30 Coffee & Registration, Imperial College London [Queens Tower Rooms]

9:00 Specialist sessions, Imperial College London [Sherfield Building]Theme 5: Optimisation of existing assets Theme 2 (cont): Material & Nutrient

RecoveryTheme 3 (cont): Dewatering, recycling, policy & contaminents

Theme 6: Anaerobic digestion of other wastes

Chairs: Dr Bill Barber and Dr Nick Mills Chairs: Jan-Evert van Veldhoven & Dr Sudhir Murthy

Chairs: Dr Matt Higgins and Steve Bungay Chairs: Giuseppe Mininni, Winson Lay

Re-thinking Sludge Optimisation From End To End Direct Dewatering After Continuous THP Creates New Opportunities

Sustainable Sludge Regulation: The Starting Point, Not The End Point

Study On The Methane Production And Microbes Of Anaerobic Co-digestion Of Cow Manure, Corn Straw And Vegetable Residues

Garry Strange, Thames Water Marijn van de Ven, Sustec BV Ludovico Spinosa, ex CNR Xuemei Wang, University of Science and Technology Beijing

From Pilot To Full-Scale - The Challenge Of Adopting Innovative Technology From A Utility's Perspective

Simultaneous Production Of Lipid And EPS And Techno-economic Analysis.

Fate Of Antibiotics During Sludge Pretreatment And Anaerobic Digestion Processes

AecomixTm DGF For Efficient Energy Recovery From Wastewater And Waste Streams.

Kwok-Wai Tsang, CDM Smith Rajeshwar Tyagi, University of Quebec Ruying LI, Tianjin University Geo Smith, Nijhuis Industries

Sludge Pumping With Centrifugal Pumps Effect Of Sodium Acetate On The Performance Of Microbial Electrolysis Cell Using Sewage Sludge As Substrate

Fate Of Trace Organic Contaminants In Oxic-Settling-Anoxic Process For Biosolids Reduction During Wastewater Treatment

Using A Chemically Hydrolyzed Biosolids For Co-digestion

Zbigniew Czarnota, Xylem Water Solutions Kai Hu, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes

Faisal Hai, University of Wollongong Robert Sharp, Manhattan College

Torque Rheology And UV-vis Spectrophotometry For Monitoring Sludge Characteristics And Optimization Of Treatment Processe

Carbon Source Recovery From Excess Sludge By Mechanical Disintegration For Biological Denitrification

Fate Of Silver Nanoparticles During Sludge Conditioning And After Land Application

An Integrated Energy Production Through Anaerobic Co-digestion Of Grass

Banu Ormeci, Carleton University Monika Zubrowska-Sudol, Warsaw University of Technology

Banu Ormeci, Carleton University Santino Di Berardino, LNEG

Identification Of The Rheological Properties Of Mechanically Dewatered Sewage Sludge From Uniaxial Compression Tests

From Sewage Sludge To VFA: Scaling-up The Process And Comparison With Other Organic Waste Streams

A New Spectrophotometry Based Method To Monitor And Optimize The Maturation And Activation Of Polymers

Anaerobic Codigestion Of Sludge And Municipal Organic Waste Improves The Energy Balance Of Rovereto WWTP:

Patricia Arlabosse, Mines Albi Jon Garcia-Aguirre, Ceit-IK4 Banu Ormeci, Carleton University David Bolzonella , University of Verona

Experimental Rheological Procedure Adapted To Dewatered Sludge From 20 To 45% Dry Matter

Anaerobic Biodegradation Of Pretreated Municipal Solid Waste In Laboratory Scale Bioreactor Landfill

Mohamed Mouzaoui, Mines Albi Asif Siddiqui, Aligarh Muslim University, India


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Tuesday, 11th July 201711:00 Specialist sessions, Imperial College London

Theme 5: Optimisation of existing assets Theme 2 (cont): Material & Nutrient Recovery

Theme 7: Developing countries & small scale


Chairs: Dr Bill Barber and Dr Nick Mills Chairs: Jan-Evert van Veldhoven & Dr Sudhir Murthy

Chairs: Dr Dilek Sanin and Prof. Elise Cartmell

Chairs: Giuseppe Mininni, Winson Lay

Applying Strategic Planning Principles To Define A "Future-proofed" Biosolids Management Roadmap

Investigation Of Precious Metals In Thermal Treatment Residues Of Sewage Sludge

Fecal Sludge As A Fuel: Characterization, Co-fire Limits, And Two Methods To Improve Its Quality

Optimization of Methane Production Based on Substrate Content of Sewage Sludge, OFMSW, Glycerol

Julian Sandino, CH2M Kazuyuki Oshita, Kyoto University Lauren Hafford, University of Colorado Isaac Volschan, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Controlled Sludge Stream At Swindon STW: Initial Results

Influence Of Cathode On The Organic Matters And Microbiota In Sewage Sludge-Chromium (VI) Wastewater Bioelectrochemical

Bio-Methane From Sludge Digestion As Vehicle Fuel In Franca - Brazil

FOG Waste Receiving And Processing Facility Design Considerations And Operating Performance

Anne-Laure MASSE, Thames Water Hang Yu, Harbin Institute of Technology Barbara Waelkens, Fraunhofer IGB Todd Williams, CH2M

Enhanced Filtration With Rotating Belt Fine Mesh Sieves For Higher Methane Potential From Primary Wastewater Sludge

Microbial Fuel Cells: Sludge Stabilization And Energy Recovery

Sewage Sludge Disposal Routes: Case Study - North Adriatic Region In Croatia

Potential Of Energy Recovery From Kraft Pulp Mill Wastewater Treatment Plant

Ashish Sahu, Salsnes Filter F. Dilek Sanin, Middle East Technical University Drazen Vouk, University of Zagreb Alice Lopes, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

12:30 Lunch and Exhibition, Imperial College London [Queens Tower Rooms]

13:30 Specialist sessions, Imperial College LondonTheme 5: Optimisation of existing assets Theme 2 (cont): Material & Nutrient

RecoveryTheme 7: Developing countries & small scale


Impact Of Recuperative Thickening On Anaerobic Digestion Of Thermally Hydrolyzed Sludge.

Consistent Production Of Quality PHA With Activated Sludge From Full Scale Municipal Wastewater Treatment - PHARIO

Reuse Analysis Of Recovered Chemical Sludge From Acid Mine Drainage Treatment For Water Purification

Anaerobic Digestion As Pre Treatment For The Treatment Of AOX Containing High Strength Pulp And Paper Mill Wastewater

Adrian Romero-Flores, George Washington University Leon Korving, Waterschap Brabantse Delta Manoj Tiwari, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Izharul Farooqi, Aligarh Muslim University

Augmenting Digestion Performance With Recuperative Thickening At Al Warsan STP In Dubai, UAE

Removal Of Inorganics From Sludge And Digestate: The BiAR Process

Capturing Sanitation Service Chain Through Co-composting Of Faecal Sludge And Solid Waste

Overview Of Sludge Management Practises In The Pulp And Paper Industry

Ersin Kasirga, Parsons Gian Claudio Faussone, Inser Energia Abdullah Al-Muyeed, WaterAid Torsten Meyer, University of Toronto

Impact Of Sludge Liquors On The Hydraulic, Nutrient And Solids Load Of Wastewater Treatment

Feasibility Of Biopolymer Production In Wastewater Treatment Compared To Energy Recovery From Sludge Anaerobic Digestion

Control Of Indicator Bacteria In Sewage Sludge After Conventional & Advanced Biological Treatments In Pilot-scale Plants

Anaerobic Co-digestion Of Sewage Sludge And Pig Slurry Coupled With Ozonation And Hydrodynamic Cavitation

Peter Winter, Thames Water Lorenzo Menin, Imperial College London Andrea Lopez, University of Zaragoza Elena Zuriaga-Agustí, FACSA, Sociedad Fomento Agrícola Castellonense


15:30 Panel Session [Great Hall]

17:00- 17:30 Closing Ceremony [Great Hall]

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Wednesday, 12th July 20178:00 Registration for Site Visit [Exhibition Road, Imperial College]8:30 Coach departs

10:00 Arrival at Crossness WWTW10:30 Group A Group B

Site tour of THP plant and pyrolysis construction Presentation on the history of Crossness, current operation and plans for THP & AERPrince Consort Engine in Steam

12:30 Lunch in the Engines Trust

13:30 Group A Group BPresentation on the history of Crossness, current operation and plans for THP & AER

Site tour of THP plant and pyrolysis construction

Prince Consort Engine in Steam

15:30 Coach departs17:00 Arrival at Imperial College London

Thursday, 13th July 20178:00 Registration for Site Visit [Exhibition Road, Imperial College]8:30 Coach departs

10:00 Arrival at Reading WWTW10:30 Site presentation & tour

Featuring a visit to a modern WWTW and a presentation & tour of the Thames Water Innovation lab and pilot facilities.

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Travel to Basingstoke WWTW14:00 Site presentation & tour

Tour will feature a visit to the Sludge & Energy Innovation THP pilot facility and tour of the new full scale Cambi B6 THP plant on the Basingstoke WWTW site.

16:00 Coach departs, returning via Heathrow Airport17:30 Arrival at Imperial College London

* Programme subject to change

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THE IWA SPECIALIST CONFERENCE ON SLUDGE MANAGEMENT: SLUDGETECH … · 2017-04-11 · 2 THE IWA SPECIALIST CONFERENCE ON SLUDGE MANAGEMENT: SLUDGETECH 2017 Imperial College, London,