KANES FOODS PHASE 2 UK

Kanes Foods (Phase 2), UK

AMBR LE™, Reverse Osmosis & Water Reuse

Case Study 5

Client

Kanes Foods are one of the leading suppliers of fresh prepared foods including salads, prepared vegetables, dressings and sauces. The company operates from a new £30 million salad factory which incorporates raft of eco features including
a bio-diverse wildflower grass roof and water reuse systems.

Project requirements

Treatment of wastewater for discharge and reuse of water to the prescribed concentration values of the current UK water supply regulations.

Solution

Complete turnkey solution:

  • Inlet works, screening and DAF, balance tank, MBR tank with low energy AMBR LE ™ and jet aeration, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes, UV disinfection and sludge treatment
  • Totally automated, with our standard software and remote access for plant monitoring.
PLANT PERFORMANCE 
Volume for AMBR LE ™ Treatment1,435 m3/ day
Volume of RO Permeate600 m3/ day
Design COD Load1,148 kg / day
BOD from AMBR LE ™< 10 mg / l
TSS from AMBR LE ™< 10 mg / l
RO Permeate / UVSuitable for reuse
BENEFITS FOR THE CUSTOMER
Lower mains water consumption and wastewater discharge
Low energy consumption, flexible operation and energy management
Wastewater discharge cost saving to sewer – significantly lower volume and concentrations
Short payback period for the investment
Reuse of water enabled production expansion in a location with limited water supply
Consistent high grade water quality for reuse in the factory