Examples of Dutch innovation
The Nereda™technology is a good example of successful Dutch innovation and cooperation. This newly developed cost-effective and compact wastewater treatment method uses a unique aerobic granular sludge as a biological method of purifying water. Orginally developed at a Dutch university using Dutch government funding, the Nereda™ concept was put into practice and extensively piloted by a Dutch engineering company. Funding for ths onsite testing was provided by the Dutch sewage boards' foundation for applied research, and the results were fed back into an ongoing university research project.
Full-scale installations are being built, and will serve as a reference for the expansion of Nereda™ beyond Dutch borders. As Nereda™ has shown, combining the expertise of Dutch universities, consulting engineers and sewage boards can lead to innovative wastewater treatment solutions.
SHARON-ANAMMOX®
SHARON-ANAMMOX® is a cost-effective and sustainable technology for removing nitrogen (ammonium) from wastewater. This two-step biological process uses ANAMMOX bacteria, which are able to convert ammonia into nitrogen gas in a very energy-efficient way. As a result, the technique consumes up to 60% less energy than conventional nitrogen removal methods. It also produces far fewer by-products and does not require the use of chemicals. In addition, the high-rate process requires less equipment, so investment costs are much lower. The process has been developed by a Dutch technology supplier and a Dutch consultant, in cooperation with two Dutch universities. SHARON-ANAMMOX® is successfully being used in a full-scale operation at the Rotterdam wastewater treatment plant
Full-scale installations are being built, and will serve as a reference for the expansion of Nereda™ beyond Dutch borders. As Nereda™ has shown, combining the expertise of Dutch universities, consulting engineers and sewage boards can lead to innovative wastewater treatment solutions.
SHARON-ANAMMOX®
SHARON-ANAMMOX® is a cost-effective and sustainable technology for removing nitrogen (ammonium) from wastewater. This two-step biological process uses ANAMMOX bacteria, which are able to convert ammonia into nitrogen gas in a very energy-efficient way. As a result, the technique consumes up to 60% less energy than conventional nitrogen removal methods. It also produces far fewer by-products and does not require the use of chemicals. In addition, the high-rate process requires less equipment, so investment costs are much lower. The process has been developed by a Dutch technology supplier and a Dutch consultant, in cooperation with two Dutch universities. SHARON-ANAMMOX® is successfully being used in a full-scale operation at the Rotterdam wastewater treatment plant
