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PONDUS: A Simple Solution for Thermal Hydrolysis

Thermal Hydrolysis Process

Keep the Thermal Hydrolysis Process Simple, Affordable, Safe for All Sized Plants

As a Cost-Effective Choice, PONDUS™ Requires Little Day-To-Day Plant Supervision

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PONDUS, a thermal/alkaline hydrolysis process, is designed for solids from 4% to 12% and uses a combination of caustic soda (NaOH) and low grade heated water (140 °F to 160 °F) to break down the cell walls.

The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in late 2022 is a great incentive for facilities to install a biogas process like PONDUS and take advantage of the new Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

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Awards Won:

  • 2019 Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership Award for the North American Sludge Treatment
  • 2018 Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program for the Kenosha WWTP Optimization Project
  • 2017 W&WD Top Project for the Kenosha WWTP Optimization Project
  • 2017 ACEC Grand Award Winner for the Kenosha WWTP Optimization Project

Benefits

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PONDUS Simple and Effective without a Pressure Vessel

  • Reduce Viscosity of Thickened WAS up to 80%
  • Reduce Anaerobic Digestion Volume up to 50%
  • Reduce Biosolids Disposal Costs up to 30%
  • Increase Biogas Production up to 35%
  • Reduce Polymer Consumption at Dewatering up to 20%
  • Reduce Digester Foaming

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PONDUS is Simple to Operate

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No heat exchangers needed to cool sludge after hydrolysis to maintain an optimum digester temperature.

No pressure vessel required.

  • Safer operation
  • Certified steam operators or boiler makers for maintenance are not necessary
  • Reduces operating and energy costs
 

Compact, small footprint solution for all sized plants.

  • Hydrolysis reactor operating under atmospheric pressure
  • High-efficiency hot water heat exchanger
  • Chemical dosing station
  • Progressive cavity pumps
  • Instrumentation and controls

Saturated steam option for sludge above 7% total solids (TS) or with high viscosity.

Typical maintenance includes:

  • Pump maintenance
  • Heat exchanger cleaning
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PONDUS is a Cost-Effective Choice

  • Simple operation requires little day-to-day plant supervision
  • Fully automatic process runs 24/7 year-round
  • 99% uptime; minimal estimated downtime for maintenance and repairs
  • Designed using standard industrial control system equipment
  • Compact; small footprint solution for all sized plants

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We're dedicated to providing innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your processes. Whether you're looking to optimize performance, reduce operational costs, or explore our industry-leading technology, our team is here to help.

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