Industrial wastewater treatment is both a legal obligation and a technological necessity for companies that want to remain competitive, compliant and sustainable. Whether we’re talking about food production, the chemical industry, or metallurgy, the quality of discharged water must be closely monitored – either for direct discharge into the environment-natural recipients, or for discharge into sewer networks.
Next, we will explore the solutions proposed by Flottweg & HUBER for each stage of wastewater treatment and purification, explain the differences between standards and offer relevant examples from key industries such as the food industry.
Industries targeted by industrial wastewater treatment needs
Wastewater treatment is essential in multiple industries, including:
- Food and beverage industry
- Meat and dairy processing
- Vegetable oil production
- Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
- Metal processing and automotive industry
- Textiles and paper
- Agriculture and organic waste processing
Flottweg solutions for industrial wastewater treatment
Flottweg brings to the market modern equipment for mechanical separation of solids from liquids, essential in wastewater treatment processes:
- Centrifugal decanters (C-Series and X-Series): Used for sludge dewatering or thickening, these pieces of equipment ensure a significant reduction in sludge volume and the associated costs of transport and disposal.
- Tricanter®: Allows the simultaneous separation of three phases (liquid-liquid-solid), ideal for wastewater containing oils and fats, such as those from the food industry.
- Mobile dewatering systems: Containerized, flexible and efficient solutions, suitable for temporary use or limited spaces.
HUBER solutions for industrial wastewater treatment
HUBER provides a wide range of stainless-steel equipment for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment:
- Pretreatment systems: Screens, sand and grease separators, essential for protecting downstream equipment and for the efficiency of the treatment process.
- Mechanical separation systems and sludge drying systems: Disc dryers, steam-heated dryers, solar and belt dryers. Solid content between 40% and 95%.
- Powdered/granular activated carbon adsorption systems: CONTIFLOW®, RotaFilt®, and CONTIFLOW® GAK filters, which ensure a reliable and high-performance polishing process.
HUBER equipment is recognized for its durability and efficiency, being used in over 50,000 installations worldwide.
Wastewater treatment in the food industry
The food industry generates wastewater with specific characteristics, such as high content of organic matter, fats and nutrients. Efficient treatment of this water is essential for:
- Compliance with European/International standards
- Reducing environmental impact
- Optimizing operational costs
Both the selection of the right wastewater treatment equipment, such as those offered by Flottweg and HUBER and compliance with European standards are fundamental steps in achieving sustainability and compliance goals.
What do we offer?
- The most modern Flottweg and HUBER solutions for industrial wastewater treatment
- Technical consultancy, integrated systems and customized solutions
- Spare parts available locally for fast delivery
- The possibility to rent equipment in order to meet short-term needs
Additionally, you benefit from a free audit of your equipment, to help identify the specific needs of your industry and the installations you work with. Contact us today and a Consultech representative will get back to you within 48 hours.
