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| Picture depicts an out-of-service aeration
basin filled with water and floating algae. |
| PROJECT: DUE DILIGENCE
AUDIT OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT A NON-OPERATING DE-INKING MILL, POST-PURCHASE UPGRADE & ASSISTANCE WITH START-UP |
| LOCATION: Northampton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
| OWNER: Belkorp Industries Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION: Detailed
assessment on behalf of a purchaser of a greenfield 422 ton/day
de-inking mill wastewater treatment system that had been shutdown
for the past three years following a short start-up. The treatment
system included flow equalization, heat exchangers, pH adjustment,
DAF primary clarifiers, activated sludge treatment, sludge thickening
and dewatering. Prior to its shutdown, the facility was unable to meet Permit limits for TSS, BOD and colour. Assessment included evaluation of upgrading needs. Following purchase of mill, assisted with process modifications, start-up and operator training. |
| ROLE: Prime Consultant |