Calafat WwTW, Romania

Overview:
The biCOM range of modular compact treatment plants provides a fully scalable extended
biCOM aeration solution for your wastewater needs. Combining a proven, robust yet economical
process for the full biological treatment of sewage.
Summary:
! Safe and robust process
! No primary sedimentation required
! Domestic and industrial waste treatment
! Straight forward operation
! Water re-use capability
! Small footprint
compact sewage ! Population equivalents of 5,000 to 40,000
treatment plants ! Reduced excavation and simple foundations
! Glass fused steel process tanks, with optional epoxy coated steel, or concrete*
! Final effluent quality (mg/l) BOD 20, SS 30, COD 125, Phosphorus 3, Total Nitrogen 10
! Final effluent quality with optional sand filters or chemical dosing BOD 10, SS 10, COD 70,
Phosphorus 1, Total Nitrogen 10
Benefits:
! High quality effluent that fulfils EU discharge consents
! Rapid installation
! Reduced quantity of stable sludge produced
! Numerous process applications
! Handles shock loads
! Minimal operator attendance
! Practically odourless
! Higher effluent consents achievable through additional process units.
SCREENS & GRIT REMOVAL

ANOXIC ZONE
INFLUENT &
SCREEN

INLET

RETURN
ACTIVATED
SLUDGE
CONTROL & OPERATION

SLUDGE HALF BRIDGE WITH SCRAPER

DEWATERING

SETTLEMENT ZONE
SLUDGE FINAL
HOLDING EFFLUENT
TANK TANK

OPTIONAL SAND FILTERS

AERATION ZONE
BIOLOGICAL
OXIDATION TANK

Products
FINAL EFFLUENT

Process diagram
 biCOM

System Description:
The biCOM compact treatment plant provides a complete
wastewater solution, from raw water influent screening through to
final effluent outlet.

The biCOM utilises the well established process of extended

aeration with an integrated anoxic zone for nitrogen removal. No
primary sedimentation is required and the plant is capable of taking
shock and peak loads. For sensitive zones and irrigation reuse
additional packaged items can be added to achieve higher effluent
qualities namely: sand filters, chemical dosing for phosphorous
removal and disinfection. Northern Beida, Libya

Biological sludge formed during the purification process is oxidised
to such an extent that the small quantity produced is stable and can
be easily processed without odour.
Sludge is held within the integral sludge holding tank and disposed
of via the integral sludge feed pumps or tanker facilities with the
minimum of nuisance.
The aeration and anoxic zones are arranged as an annular circuit
surrounding a central settlement tank. This arrangement
considerably reduces the space requirement of the plant.
Oxidation within the system is carried out by means of fine bubble
diffusion and the energy consumption is optimised by the use of
automatic dissolved oxygen control. This provides the necessary
oxygen for the activated sludge and maintains flow velocity in the
plant thus preventing settlement. It also serves to break up larger
solid particles and ensures complete mixing of the liquor. The design
is standardised for a range of population equivalents 2,500 to
20,000 but can be easily increased up to 40,000. Glass fused to
steel* is used for the main process tanks ensuring rapid installation,
high quality, aesthetically pleasing appearance, long life span and
low maintenance.

Construction costs are reduced as the tanks are normally situated

above ground thus minimising excavation with a simple raft
foundation usually being sufficient. The system is easy to operate
and maintain and has a proven track record providing effective
treatment of both domestic and industrial wastes.

biCOM plant under construction

biCOM Model Range1:

Model PE BOD5 kg/day Flow m/day Power Consumption Total Area Biological Oxidation Tank
Required
(population (0.06kg per (200 litres per Nutrient Carbonaceous Nutrient Carbonaceous
equivalent) person/day) person/day) (kWh/day) (kWh/day) (m) Qty (Diameter m) (Diameter m)
biCOM 1 2,500 150 500 1,102 890 750 1 16.29 11.14
biCOM 2 5,000 300 1,000 1,473 1,151 1,000 1 20.57 16.29

biCOM 3 10,000 600 2,000 2,318 1,630 1,700 1 28.29 20.57

biCOM 4 15,000 900 3,000 3,006 2,155 2,500 1 35.26 24.86
biCOM 5 20,000 1,200 4,000 4,046 2,515 3,300 1 40.42 29.14
biCOM 6 30,000 1,800 6,000 5,661 3,965 4,200 2 35.26 24.86

biCOM 7 40,000 2,400 8,000 7,716 4,659 5,000 2 40.42 29.14

1
Based upon a Final Effluent Quality of: BOD5 20, SS 20 & COD 125 mg/l

Biwater
Biwater House, Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TZ England
Telephone +44 (0)1306 740740 Facsimile +44 (0)1306 885233 Internet http://www.biwater.com dk_plc_c_0023_04