Aerobic Sludge Digestion (ASD) can be used to reduce waste sludge
biosolids, in both secondary and primary sludges. Oxy-Dep SD,
an ASD process enhanced by the use of high purity oxygen, allows
the following:
partial disinfection and pathogen kill by operation
at thermophilic temperatures (45 - 65°C)
the production of a stable sludge with excellent
dewatering properties
much reduced digester retention times (and so smaller
digester volumes) compared with conventional aerated ASD or anaerobic
digestion
good process control to reduce odours, VOCs and foam.
The process is used widely in municipal and
industrial sludge applications.