Aerobic Bio-Solids Reduction for the Elimination of Foul Odors, Jet Aeration System to Match Oxygen Delivery to Demand, and Odor Control System for Eliminating Organic Odors
About Us
Thermal Process Systems was founded by experienced wastewater treatment professionals who understand first hand the complex issues of bio-solids processing and re-use. Frustrated by the compromises that were necessary with existing systems and the inability of these processes to meet industry demand, they formed their own company focused exclusively on bio-solids management. Their first challenge: to develop a more reliable, more efficient process for the production of high quality bio solids. The result is the proprietary ThermAer process. ThermAer has been subjected to rigorous field-testing in full-scale operating systems, and pilot testing at various sites since 1995. It has exceeded every customer expectation. In addition to the proprietary ThermAer process, Thermal Process Systems has also established relationships with the most respected equipment manufacturers in the industry today. It is an unmatched combination, offering you complete systems integration, from retrofit to ground up installation and control.
Thermal Process Systems was founded by experienced wastewater treatment professionals who understand first hand the complex issues of bio-solids processing and re-use. Frustrated by the compromises that were necessary with existing systems and the inability of these processes to meet industry demand, they formed their own company focused exclusively on bio-solids management. Their first challenge: to develop a more reliable, more efficient process for the production of high quality bio solids. The result is the proprietary ThermAer process. ThermAer has been subjected to rigorous field-testing in full-scale operating systems, and pilot testing at various sites since 1995. It has exceeded every customer expectation.
In addition to the proprietary ThermAer process, Thermal Process Systems has also established relationships with the most respected equipment manufacturers in the industry today. It is an unmatched combination, offering you complete systems integration, from retrofit to ground up installation and control.
ThermAer ATAD- Aerobic Bio-Solids Reduction System
Various anaerobic and aerobic digestion processes are in use today. But each has its limitations. For example, natural aerobic digestion processes release heat, as well as water and carbon dioxide - all desired results. However, at typical mesophilic operating temperatures, roughly 20-45°C (68-113°F), the process is inefficient, resulting in instability with minimal pathogen kill and little solids reduction. Results improved significantly with the introduction of Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) several years ago. ATAD takes advantage of highly efficient thermophilic organisms naturally present in wastewater, optimizing the environment for them to proliferate and dominate. This increases the temperature of the sludge as the thermophiles feed on other microorganisms. At these higher temperatures the cell walls of the activated sludge rupture, releasing the now-dead mesophilic contents and providing a feast for the thermophiles. The metabolism of the thermophiles is extremely high, yet the net yield is low, resulting in a significant reduction of volatile solids to produce a pathogen-free end product. On the downside, due to their inherent inflexibility, traditional ATAD processes often produce excess foam and unacceptable odors. The first challenge the Thermal Process team undertook was to develop a more reliable, more efficient process for the production of high quality bio-solids. The result is the proprietary ThermAer process. ThermAer is second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion process that improves on existing technology in several ways. It gives you the best of all worlds -- a high quality pathogen-free product - plus controlled foam, the elimination of foul odors through prevention or treatment as appropriate and superior reduction of volatile solids. ThermAer is the only Autothermal Thermophilic Truly Aerobic Digestion process.
Various anaerobic and aerobic digestion processes are in use today. But each has its limitations. For example, natural aerobic digestion processes release heat, as well as water and carbon dioxide - all desired results. However, at typical mesophilic operating temperatures, roughly 20-45°C (68-113°F), the process is inefficient, resulting in instability with minimal pathogen kill and little solids reduction.
Results improved significantly with the introduction of Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) several years ago. ATAD takes advantage of highly efficient thermophilic organisms naturally present in wastewater, optimizing the environment for them to proliferate and dominate. This increases the temperature of the sludge as the thermophiles feed on other microorganisms. At these higher temperatures the cell walls of the activated sludge rupture, releasing the now-dead mesophilic contents and providing a feast for the thermophiles. The metabolism of the thermophiles is extremely high, yet the net yield is low, resulting in a significant reduction of volatile solids to produce a pathogen-free end product. On the downside, due to their inherent inflexibility, traditional ATAD processes often produce excess foam and unacceptable odors.
The first challenge the Thermal Process team undertook was to develop a more reliable, more efficient process for the production of high quality bio-solids. The result is the proprietary ThermAer process. ThermAer is second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion process that improves on existing technology in several ways. It gives you the best of all worlds -- a high quality pathogen-free product - plus controlled foam, the elimination of foul odors through prevention or treatment as appropriate and superior reduction of volatile solids. ThermAer is the only Autothermal Thermophilic Truly Aerobic Digestion process.
ThermAer Jet Aeration System
Thermophiles require oxygen - and lots of it - to thrive and consume excess food. But the exact amount of oxygen they need for optimum performance is not constant. It varies widely depending upon the stage the process may be in. Yet surprisingly, conventional ATAD systems disregard these variations, providing only a single rate of oxygen supply, an inflexibility that requires a cumbersome multi-reactor process to produce a single pathogen free batch. For the first time you can precisely match oxygen delivery to oxygen demand, thanks to the revolutionary ThermAer process featuring a patented flexible-flow Jet Aeration System. You get all these benefits and more: Extremely high oxygen transfer efficiencies at low air/liquid ratio Thermal conservation with low air/liquid ratio Independent control of oxygen transfer and mixing Variable liquid and air flow for temperature control Higher shear mixing of viscous mixed liquor “Retrofitability” to virtually any basin/ tank geometry Unlike conventional ATAD systems, ThermAer monitors and controls your process throughout the cycle. Using proprietary technology available only with ThermAer, truly aerobic conditions are maintained at all times. The benefits of this revolutionary concept over conventional ATAD systems have been proven through several years of full-scale operating experience: Optimized energy input More efficient mixing from the bottom up - providing the most effective mixing intensity for 3-4% solids mixed liquor Managed and controlled foam production Eliminating the release of reduced sulfur compounds which cause offensive odors How It Works Whether you are upgrading your present system or planning a new one, you can’t afford to overlook the exceptional benefits offered only by ThermAer: Flexibility ThermAer is easily adapted to optimize most existing or proposed design schemes, mechanical equipment and processes, including: Virtually any tank size and geometry Various thickening and/or dewatering equipment Unique site conditions and space considerations A wide variety of process flow schemes, including single or multiple reactors Reliability ThermAer has consistently met the most stringent demands for safety and reliable performance in the field. For example: Flexible options for maintaining tight temperature control at all times. ThermAer’s advanced jet aeration technology allows variations in air flow, liquid pumping, or both Optimum Foam Control through the stability of the aerobic process, and the unique foam cone. Overflow and adequate headspace in the reactor assure absolute foam management. Safer, Easier, Less-Frequent Maintenance because there are no moving parts inside the basin Optimum Pump Life thanks to ThermAer’s innovative process, allowing your pumps to meet precise aeration requirements at low speeds • Consistent Process Performance since the thermophilic organisms are maintained in their ideal environment at all times, assuring they are always hearty and resilient Simplicity For all its sophistication, ThermAer requires very little attention and is remarkably easy to operate. Your operators can perform batch fill and draw with just a few hours a day of their attention. Your start-up will also be smooth and easy, with minimal training for your operations and maintenance personnel. The major components (pumps and blowers), as well as the monitoring and testing devices should already be familiar to them. You may even specify the automation level you prefer - manual, PLC, RTU/PC, SCADA, or any number of other systems.
Thermophiles require oxygen - and lots of it - to thrive and consume excess food. But the exact amount of oxygen they need for optimum performance is not constant. It varies widely depending upon the stage the process may be in. Yet surprisingly, conventional ATAD systems disregard these variations, providing only a single rate of oxygen supply, an inflexibility that requires a cumbersome multi-reactor process to produce a single pathogen free batch.
For the first time you can precisely match oxygen delivery to oxygen demand, thanks to the revolutionary ThermAer process featuring a patented flexible-flow Jet Aeration System. You get all these benefits and more:
Unlike conventional ATAD systems, ThermAer monitors and controls your process throughout the cycle. Using proprietary technology available only with ThermAer, truly aerobic conditions are maintained at all times. The benefits of this revolutionary concept over conventional ATAD systems have been proven through several years of full-scale operating experience:
How It Works
Whether you are upgrading your present system or planning a new one, you can’t afford to overlook the exceptional benefits offered only by ThermAer:
Flexibility
ThermAer is easily adapted to optimize most existing or proposed design schemes, mechanical equipment and processes, including:
Reliability
ThermAer has consistently met the most stringent demands for safety and reliable performance in the field. For example:
• Consistent Process Performance since the thermophilic organisms are maintained in their ideal environment at all times, assuring they are always hearty and resilient
Simplicity
For all its sophistication, ThermAer requires very little attention and is remarkably easy to operate. Your operators can perform batch fill and draw with just a few hours a day of their attention. Your start-up will also be smooth and easy, with minimal training for your operations and maintenance personnel. The major components (pumps and blowers), as well as the monitoring and testing devices should already be familiar to them. You may even specify the automation level you prefer - manual, PLC, RTU/PC, SCADA, or any number of other systems.
Biofilters
Odor Control - The Green Solution to Air Pollution Through our involvement with the ThermAer ATAD, we learned of the AMBIO odor control system, an extremely reliable and effective process for eliminating organic odors. AMBIO systems operate at very low pressure drops and require almost no operator attention. AMBIO is available is several configurations, from small modular designs to large static pile systems. AMBIO has worked in a variety of applications in North America, including sewage treatment plants, food-processing plants, composting operations and soil vapor extraction systems for BTEX control. In our environmentally friendly process, naturally-occurring microorganisms grown in specially made filter media break down the offensive gasses from any of these applications. Advantages of Biofilters Lower operating costs than all competing methods such as chemical scrubbing, activated carbon, and incineration Low capital costs Truly green process - no harmful chemicals used, low energy requirements and final products are benign Safe and reliable operation Long filter life (from 3 to 8 years)
Odor Control - The Green Solution to Air Pollution
Through our involvement with the ThermAer ATAD, we learned of the AMBIO odor control system, an extremely reliable and effective process for eliminating organic odors. AMBIO systems operate at very low pressure drops and require almost no operator attention.
AMBIO is available is several configurations, from small modular designs to large static pile systems.
AMBIO has worked in a variety of applications in North America, including sewage treatment plants, food-processing plants, composting operations and soil vapor extraction systems for BTEX control. In our environmentally friendly process, naturally-occurring microorganisms grown in specially made filter media break down the offensive gasses from any of these applications.
Advantages of Biofilters
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