IMPLEMENTATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY
Aqualogy has supplied the corresponding equipment to the reverse osmosis plants of various food companies. It is also currently responsible for their operation and maintenance.
Food and beverage
The food industry is an intensive consumer of water and energy resources, which makes it necessary for this industry to properly manage these resources and the waste generated. It must also address their environmental impact, made more acute by the continuous challenges being faced, such as an increase in the world’s population, estimated at eight billion people by 2030.
It is forecast that this growth will in turn lead to a 50% increase in food supply, a 50% increase in demand for energy and a 40% increase in water requirements.
This is compounded by increasingly strict national and international legislation governing the effects of their activities on the immediate environment as well as globally.
Aqualogy is a partner of reference for the food industry, an ally in addressing and overcoming the following challenges it faces, through its integrated solutions:
- Food safety.
- Reduction of the carbon and water footprint.
- Zero discharge philosophy.
- Reduction and reuse of the waste produced.
Aqualogy has drawn up a strategy to lead the development of advanced technologies in the food industry and provide added value to its customers in this sector, participating in all the water cycle processes involved in food production. In this sense, at Aqualogy we offer products and services that are able to solve both common problems and adopt solutions that are fully tailored to the needs of each of our customers, providing close, direct relations that facilitate communication with the aim of achieving the goals of optimisation, efficiency, sustainability and respect of the environment.
CONTROL OF THE OPERATION OF IWWTP FOR THE FACTORY OF A BEER MANUFACTURING GROUP
Aqualogy is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the IWWTP at a beer factory. The IWWTP has a roughing filter, three pre-acidification and pH adjustment tanks and combined treatment in an IC anaerobic reactor and Circox aerobic reactors with production of biogas.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS TREATMENT PLANT FOR A FIZZY DRINK FACTORY
Aqualogy has designed and built the inverse osmosis plant at the facilities of a fizzy drink company.
CALCULATION OF THE WATER FOOTPRINT FOR A BEER MANUFACTURER (MURCIA)
The project consists of a water footprint study for the products manufactured at a beer company plant. The analysis focusses on the malting, brewing, fermenting and bottling and barrelling processes, as well as barrelling wine. The study is completed with a sustainability analysis and a communication plan guide to publicise the results.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF SEWERAGE FACILITIES (PALENCIA)
Cleaning and disinfecting networks at a major biscuit factory, including tests and treatments.
LEAK DETECTION IN A CHEESE FACTORY
Aqualogy carried out leak detection for a major cheese manufacturer using iDROLOC technology. This was performed using tracer gases (helium), with no interruption to the water supply service.
HIDROLEWELL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND INSTALLATION AT A MEAT PRODUCTION PLANT IN VALENCIA
The process consisted of installing a Hidrolewell system (pneumatic level measurement equipment) and the drinking water analysis technical services at a meat company in Cheste.
RESEARCH BOREHOLE AT A BEER COMPANY IN MURCIA
Drilling of a research borehole and subsequent pumping test to determine the availability and quality of water resources for supply to the agrifood industry.
LONG-TERM PUMPING AT A RESEARCH BOREHOLE FOR A BEER PRODUCER (MURCIA)
Long-term pumping to test the response of the aquifer gained and the borehole, over a long period of time, thus permitting long-term quantitative and qualitative assessment of water availability.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN IWWTP FOR A SOFT DRINK MANUFACTURER IN VALENCIA
The process includes the operation and maintenance of the IWWTP. The IWWTP consists of physicochemical IWWTP treatment and secondary treatment.
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF BOTTLED WATER (LAS PALMAS)
Microbiological study of bottled water in accordance with Royal Decree 1798/2010, of 30 December, regulating the use and marketing of natural mineral water and spring water bottled for human consumption, and the analysis of wastewater in accordance with Decree 174/1994, of 29 July, approving the regulating of discharge control for the protection of public water resources.
HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDY OF A SPRING IN GRANADA
Hydrogeological report of the spring and analysis of possible impact from the high speed rail line.
CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLY OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IN SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE FOR A SOFT DRINK FACTORY
Aqualogy has designed, developed and built two 60-m3/h reverse osmosis plants to replace the previous ones, together with sand, active carbon, and ultraviolet filters, electrical cabinets, SCADA, etc.
FITTING CENTRIFUGE DECANTER FOR SLUDGE DEWATERING IN SEGOVIA FOR A VEGETABLE CANNING PLANT
Supply, installation and start-up of the centrifuge decanter for sludge dewatering for the biological cycle IWWTP was carried out. El customer chose the solution provided by Aqualogy Industrial Solutions due to the technical service and the proximity of the technical-sales team thanks to the scope of its services organised by branches.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT A LEADING DAIRY PLANT
The project consisted of the design, construction, operation, maintenance and management of the process, as well as undertaking the operation required to optimise activities to obtain maximum efficiency, efficacy and savings.
WWTP EXTENSION AT A WELL-KNOWN FROZEN FOOD PLANT
Increased production requires an increase in the capacity of the wastewater facilities, thus making such extensions necessary. It requires the compilation of background information, a site visit to study the different characteristics, production of a diagnosis and the proposal of solutions, and finally, execution of the project.
OLPHATOMETRIC STUDY AT A LEADING SPANISH DAIRY COMPANY
Aqualogy performed an odour diagnosis after analysing the situation, collecting samples and obtaining lab results. The cause of the odour was then identified and solution for its elimination were offered.
METER SUPPLY FOR A WINE PRODUCER IN MURCIA
The project included supply of water metering instruments and the installation, support service and verification of their correct operation.
GUARANTEEING THE SUPPLY OF WATER RESOURCES
- New sources of supply
- Risk assessment and protection measures
- Hydraulic infrastructure design: catchment systems, networks and storage
- Contingency supply plans
- Rehabilitation and maintenance of wells and boreholes: hydrogeology
GUARANTEEING FOOD SAFETY
- Protection and control of drinking and process water facilities
- Instruments and software for continuous measurement
- Analyses, quality and microbiological contamination control
- Improvements in the effectiveness of facility cleaning
- Network cleaning
- Biosafety
MINIMISING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
- Sludge and organic waste recovery and reduction, and efficiency in management
- Reuse: zero discharge
- Minimisation of the organic load in wastewater
- Consulting and environmental control
- Improved sustainability indicators
REDUCING OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
- Water and energy consumption optimisation:
- Remote metering, detection of physical and apparent leaks, pipeline condition assessment.
- Outsourcing of maintenance operations: network cleaning, operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and IWWTPs.
- Central purchasing: hydraulic material and chemical products.
DESIGN AND OPERATION OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
- Process water (desalination, drinking water treatment, decalcification, etc.)
- Hydraulic networks (extraction, transport and storage, drainage)
- Wastewater (IWWTP)
- Reuse
- Treatment of complex effluents. Electrochemistry
R&D&I PROJECTS
- Water quality
- Treatment
- Sustainability
- ICT
- Energy efficiency: waste energy and efficiency indicators
OPTIMISATION IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Advanced Energy Consulting provides support services for the process prior to contracting energy, including training for energy management and purchasing teams, analysis of contracts underway and definition of a purchasing strategy. All this with the aim of establishing the purchasing strategy that meets the needs and consumption profile of the customer.
DRAWING UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Advanced Energy Consulting advises on the drawing up of the technical specifications for the signing of energy contracts. The service consists in the organisation and drawing up of the documents with the technical specifications for energy supply contracting, including the following steps:
- Compilation of contract details
- Updating of contract details
- Selection and definition of types of energy contract and other electric bill items
NEGOTIATION WITH TRADING COMPANIES
Services to act as an intermediary with energy trading companies, aiding in negotiations and the drawing up of energy contracts based on the consumption profile and needs of each customer.
Advanced Energy Consulting provides support to customers in all stages of the bidding process.
- Selection and ranking of suppliers
- Delivery and explanation of technical specifications to suppliers
- Bidding and reception of tenders
- Economic comparison of bids
- Legal analysis of bids (compliance with the established technical specifications)
- Report with results and recommendations
- Negotiation of management costs (profit margin and billing for programming diversions)
- Review of the contract and coordination of its signing with the supplier
OPTIMISATION OF ENERGY PURCHASE PRICE AND BUDGET CONTROL
Consulting services in hedging with futures contracts, planning of consumption in line with market price forecasts, control of the energy budget and checking of billing.
This service includes:
- Monitoring of market developments. Compilation and sending of key energy market information to monitor and make decisions regarding energy contracts.
- Monitoring of customer’s energy contract portfolio. Compilation and delivery of reports on the state of the customer’s energy contracts.
- Recommendations on price positioning. Identification of opportunities for pricing objectives on the market based on the purchasing strategy set up for the customer and their communication to the customer.
- In-person quarterly meetings. Meetings with customers to review market developments and the state of contracts.
WATER FOOTPRINT
The water footprint (WF) is an essential indicator in calculating sustainability in the use of natural resources by humans. Aqualogy, through its Cetaqua technology centre, offers projects to establish the WF in the food industry and propose measures to reduce it.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
This encompasses everything from the study and development of a methodology for establishing greenhouse gas emissions to planning and management to reduce them. It includes all the activities and infrastructures associated with the complete water cycle, as well office buildings involved in the process.
ODOUR CONTROL
Objective assessment of the impact of a facility due to environmental odour pollution, permitting the adoption of corrective measures at the source of emission to minimise their environmental impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND CONTROL
Environmental monitoring and control actions established as per requirements, either voluntarily by the organisation or to comply with applicable legal regulations (integrated environmental authorisation (IEA) procedures, discharge authorisations, environmental licences, environmental impact statements (EIS), legislation, etc.). It encompasses studies in various fields (emissions, immission, wastewater, inland surface water and groundwater, contaminated soil, noise pollution, marine environment, aquatic ecology).
GAS TREATMENT
The generation of gases and dust represents a complex problem when it is a question of the quality of interior air and atmospheric emissions, in addition to the value of energy costs. This problem requires specific solutions that take into account gas generation processes with the aim of reducing to a minimum the flow for treatment.
Adequate catchment/ventilation and pipelines are important and, finally, possible alternative treatments should be considered. In this way, we can guarantee the best solution at the lowest cost of implementation and operation.
HTC - AQUALYSIS
Continuous thermal hydrolysis of treatment plant sludge that enables the optimisation of its subsequent anaerobic digestion by increasing the production of biogas, while improving both the operation of the digester (less viscosity and residence time, elimination of foam) and the characteristics of the digested sludge (better dewaterability and sanitised sludge).
It presents a thermal integration system, which makes it energy self-sufficient, given that it does not require extra energy to operate the pre-treatment unit.
STC
This low-temperature thermal drying system enables sludge production to be reduced by 70% and improves its recovery possibilities in terms of energy and agricultural reuse, thus optimising the management of this waste.
It improves management efficiency thanks to:
- The minimisation of the environmental impact by means of the reduction (up to 70%) of the amount of waste, the possibility of storing the end product, and the development of an odourless process, etc.
- Greater possibilities for its end management, including energy recovery (waste to energy) and reuse.
- Safe systems that enable the use of energy recovered from processes.
ICE PIGGING
A new system for cleaning pipes by injecting an ice solution into the pipe's interior. This system provides a service that is fast, effective and environmentally friendly, and which adapts to all types of network, changes of sections and elbows. It produces a descaling effect one thousand times more effective than draining with water or other conventional systems, with minimum service interruptions for customers.
iDROLOC
Leak detection system using tracer gases (helium), with no interruption to the water supply service. It is useful for both the detection of water leaks in long-distance and large-diameter pipelines and in small distribution pipes and connections in urban environments.
REMOTE METERING
Advanced remote metering provides industries with permanent access to the consumption details of all facilities. Controlling water expenditure is not only a means of saving money, but also provides the public with a greater guarantee of efficiency and responsibility.
WATER EFFICIENCY AUDITS
These permit specific plans, tailored to each customer, to be drawn up, with the aim of providing water savings and minimising costs, all without losing efficiency and efficacy in the processes.
DESIGN, EXECUTION AND REMODELLING OF WWTPs AND DWTPs
The analysis and study of customer needs is the basis for providing the design and implementation of the required solutions for industrial water treatment (both waste and drinking water), as well as the operation and maintenance of the water treatment facilities, incorporating custom solutions including technical, financial and legal advice.
The different solutions include: sedimentation, filtration, reverse osmosis, reversed electrodialysis, ultrafiltration, stripping, ozonation, advanced oxidation, electrochemistry, desorption, Hidronitrex, solar distillation, eutrophication prevention and Vibitox.
