As part of AMPC’s strategic research and development into advanced water recycling for non-potable uses, a guidebook, pilot plant case study, and video for the red meat processing industry have been released today.
AMPC partnered with All Energy to conduct a series of award-winning water recycling pilot trials beginning in early 2022. The trials occurred across red meat processing plants in Australia and delivered a suite of outcomes that will assist processors in determining how best to produce non-potable recycled water for use within their plants and the associated savings.
The outcomes from the trials are detailed in the guidebook, case study and supporting video.
Non-potable water recycling guidebook for red meat processors
The guidebook includes practical information and a decision-making matrix for implementing a non-potable water recycling program in a red meat processing plant. It provides an overview of the process including how to assess and test suitable raw liquid streams, technology options available for treatment to a Class-A non-potable standard, current permitted end uses, and the costs associated with each option.
Download the guidebook on the AMPC website.
Pilot plant case study
Non-potable recycled water for refrigeration condensers
The case study offers insights and outcomes from a water recycling pilot plant trial at a NSW red meat processing plant. The project began in 2023 and trialled recycled water for use within a plant cooling asset and was the first time a fit-for-purpose use of non-potable recycled water had been utilised in a red meat processing plant condenser as an approved arrangement. The result was a system that could generate annual savings of over $30,000 across two condensers.
Download the pilot plant case study at the AMPC website.
Conducting quality process trials takes time, requires staged inputs and verified outputs, and needs the assistance of a multi-skilled team across science, processes, chemical engineering, QA, WH&S, and food safety. AMPC is thankful for the participation and help of several plants during this work to deliver these resources to the red meat processing industry.
For more information about the water recycling trials and resources, contact AMPC Program Manager Sustainability Matthew Deegan at m.deegan@ampc.com.au
