PONDUS™, an alkaline process, uses low-grade heat (140 °F to 160 °F) and sodium hydroxide for sludge hydrolysis.
- No heat exchangers needed to cool sludge
- No pressure vessel required
- Saturated steam option for sludge above 7% total solids (TS) or with high viscosity
- Minimal equipment needed: high-efficiency heat exchanger, progressive cavity pumps, reactor operating under atmospheric pressure
- Increase biogas production up to 30%
- Reduce biosolids disposal costs up to 30%
- Reduce polymer consumption at dewatering up to 20%
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