Digital model for assessment and design of integrated wastewater treatment and resource recovery

26 July 2022
Focus area: Waste
Program stream: Sustainability
Project number: 2021-1142
The aim of this project was to develop a digital tool to assist in the design of integrated wastewater treatment and biogas plants, for more productive management of wastewater and organic solid waste at red meat processing plants. 

As part of the research, data was collected from seven real-case studies of red meat processing plants across Australia. The digital tool concept design was developed and validated with cost estimates for each case study. Drawings of a bio-resource recovery facility were converted into a 3D model along with high-resolution images for use in the digital tool. Individual plant assessments using the digital tool were performed and demonstrated how the tool can be used to support the design of integrated wastewater treatment and biogas plants. 

The digital tool is available for all red meat processing plants to determine the feasibility of utilising integrated wastewater treatment and biogas plants: https://vm7.uat01.oneit.com.au/tessele/ng/#/bio-resource-planner 

Learn how to use the online tool by watching the AMPC webinar with Tessele Consultants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVOYZgAJlcc 

To book a session to better understand the tool, please contact your AMPC Co-Innovation Manager or AMPC Program Manager Sustainability Matt Deegan at m.deegan@ampc.com.au 
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