Kanes Foods (Phase 2), UK
AMBR LE™, Reverse Osmosis & Water Reuse
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 ™ Treatment | 1,435 m3/ day |
| Volume of RO Permeate | 600 m3/ day |
| Design COD Load | 1,148 kg / day |
| BOD from AMBR LE ™ | < 10 mg / l |
| TSS from AMBR LE ™ | < 10 mg / l |
| RO Permeate / UV | Suitable 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 |