What is Wastewater?
Wastewater is recycled water. Human waste, food scraps, oils, soaps, and chemicals are examples of such things. This includes water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, washing machines, and dishwashers in the home. Businesses and industries also add to the amount of wastewater that has to be disposed of properly. We classify wastewater treatment as a significant water usage because it is so integrated with other forms of water usage. Much of the water used in households, industries, and companies must be treated with dedicated care, capturing CO2 emissions before returning to the environment.
Why Should We Treat It?
If the term “wastewater treatment” is confusing you, you might think of it as “sewage treatment.” Nature has an amazing ability to cope with small amounts of water, wastes, and pollution. Still, it would be overwhelming if we didn’t treat the billions of gallons of wastewater and sewage produced every day before releasing it back to the environment. Treatment plants can reduce CO2 emissions in wastewater to a level that nature can handle.
Storm runoff is also considered wastewater. Even though some people believe that rainwater on the street during a storm is clean, this may not be the case. Substances that wash off roads, parking lots, and rooftops can pollute our rivers and lakes.
The prominence of Wastewater Treatment
It’s about taking care of our environment as well as our health. There are numerous reasons why keeping our water clean should be a top priority:
Habitats of Wildlife
Our rivers and oceans are constantly expanding that are completely dependent on shorelines, beaches, and marshes. Hundreds of species of fish and other aquatic life rely on them for survival. The areas are used by migrating waterbirds for resting and rearing
Health Concerns
Water can carry disease if it is not properly cleaned. Because we reside, work, and play so near to the water bodies, harmful bacteria must be removed to ensure the safety of the water
Recreation & Life Quality
Water is a fantastic playground for all of us. Many people choose to live in certain areas because of the scenic and recreational significance of our waters. Swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking are popular water activities for visitors
Fisheries
Plants and animals that live in water require clean water to survive. This is critical for the fishing industry, recreational anglers, and our coming generations
Municipalities and regions are being encouraged to develop new renewable energies due to environmental trends, and Sharc Energy has developed the ultimate solution, which is dedicated to managing the heat recovery of wastewater systems.
What is Sharc/Piranha, and How is this Linked to Wastewater?
This waste water recovery system & cooling system is a specialized water-to-water heat transfer process that obtains energy from sewage water and converts it to hot water.
The hot water generated by the unit is usually used for potable Domestic Hot Water (DHW), but alternatively, it can also be used for hydronic heating.
It has a uniquely engineered evaporator that restores and transmits energy from wastewater directly into a refrigeration circuit through an NSF-372 rated double-wall vented brazed plate heat exchanger (condenser) that transfers the power generated into treated wastewater.
All-In-One Heat Pump for Wastewater
- Firstly, It is less expensive to recycle heat energy from wastewater. When compared to traditional methods, energy costs for heating and cooling can be reduced by up to 80%
- Secondly, Sewer heat exchangers are environmentally friendly and enhance sustainability. Using such a sewage treatment heat exchanger cuts down on fossil fuel consumption. However, This benefits the environment by lowering CO2 emissions and the carbon intensity of a building. These mechanisms also save water that otherwise would evaporate in cooling towers
- Sewer heat exchangers can save space, offering users more flexibility in terms of building design. Configuration is simple and quick
- There is practically no limit to the amount of wastewater that can be produced. Wastewater is a low-cost, localized, and decentralized source of heat. The existing sewer system is largely unaffected, and only minor construction is required to gain access to the wastewater
Local and Short Loops Examples
Domestic Wastewater:
Greywater from bathrooms, as well as dish and laundry washing machines, is warm. When we collect and treat greywater separately, we can reuse not only the grey water but also the heat it contains. The majority of the recovered service water is used for toilet flushing or irrigation and does not require heating. As a result, we installed a heat recovery system for water cooling and freshwater heating
Commercial Wastewater:
Commercial laundry is an excellent example. In comparison to flushing water, wash water is discharged more or less continuously and is hot. With the use of a heat pump, on-site warm wash water can be treated. Users will benefit by conserving freshwater and heating energy. Furthermore, energy can be recovered from the remaining surplus wash water flow before it is discharged into the sewer using a heat pump
Want to Learn more about Sharc Wastewater Heat Recovery Solutions?
We turn Wastewater into an opportunity & are reducing CO2 emissions, and heating/cooling cost every second. Professional, vibrant advisors and knowledgeable customer service representatives make up our certified team. Our no-nonsense strategy for energy efficiency enables us to provide unbiased advice to our clients about what their home or building requires. Contact us right now at (604) 475-7710.
