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Balmoral - Hydroclear - About Balmoral Hydroclear
| An aerated biological system, the HydroClear benefits from a moving bed biological reactor, or MBBR, at its core. A new process in the package wastewater market, MBBR technology embraces the benefits of common fixed film media processes without suffering their common downfalls. Overgrowth of bacteria leading to ‘channelling’ is an issue with common process designs such as submerged aerated filters (SAF), rotating biological contactors (RBC) or trickling filter (TF) designs. How does it work...? The Balmoral HydroClear system incorporates a full size three chamber design, ie, primary settlement, aeration chamber and final settlement. Within the primary settlement chamber, large solids are removed by settlement and flotation. An accumulation forms at the base of the tank and is removed annually or biennially by desludging. The clarified water then passes to the biological reactor where it is treated to remove the dissolved constituents. Mobile media elements support large bacterial populations within the reaction chamber while induced air promotes complete mixing ensuring that full treatment is achieved. Unlike conventional media beds, MBBR systems are self cleaning and unable to become blocked through channelling. Media interactions produce a sloughing effect that removes excess bacteria thus ensuring continuous regrowth, optimising overall reactor efficiency. The treated effluent and sloughed off bacteria flows into the final settlement chamber where any remaining small solids are removed prior to the clarified effluent being discharged from the plant. | Design features... • Class-leading performance The HydroClear produces an astonishing market leading pollutant removal level of 97%. Carrying full CE accreditation to BS EN12566-3, final values are achieved for BOD, SS and NH4-N of 10:13:6mg/l respectively. • Lower operating costs With its unprecedented 24-month service period and enhanced capacities the HydroClear can dramatically reduce long term operating costs. This is achieved through the inherent reliability of the simple but effective design rather than using complex systems that require frequent maintenance and desludging to achieve optimum performance. • Easy installation Further benefits are realised from the outset with optimised design characteristics meaning the 6-pop model can be installed using a 2.5-tonne mini-digger rather than the 7 or 12-tonne machines required for traditional plants. These design values are reflected across the entire HydroClear range resulting in simple, cost effective installation with minimal damage to the surrounding area. • Power failure default Even if the power fails the HydroClear will continue performing as a septic tank to ensure continued environmental protection. • Silence is golden High performance diaphragm blowers are used across the full range of HydroClears providing virtually silent operation. • Odour minimisation Hermetically sealed and market leading performance means the HydroClear effectively combats odour production. • 6-50-pop options The HydroClear is available in 6, 12, 30, 40 and 50-population models, in single or multitank designs, depending on size, offering a highly flexible solution to space-limited sites. |
Installing a Balmoral HydroClear makes environmental and economic sense
The HydroClear is Balmoral’s third generation treatment plant and the result of an intensive three year research, development and testing programme.
New profile, improved performance
The smooth curved lines of the HydroClear’s base allows efficient settlement and desludging which enhances the plant’s overall performance.
24-month service gap
Offering one of the longest maintenance intervals of any plant, the HydroClear offers the opportunity of significant cost savings of up to £200 every year.
Longer desludging intervals
The HydroClear has large settlement capacities meaning that desludging intervals are significantly longer than many competitor products.
Using the Balmoral sludge gauge, HydroClear owners can determine and potentially extend their desludge intervals well beyond that of similarly sized plants. At approximately £200 per visit for a 6-pop system, big savings in ongoing costs can be achieved.
Modular design aids delivery
Site limitations frequently prevent articulated truck access. The HydroClear 6, 12 and 20-pop models are delivered as single units while the 30-50-pop models are designed as easily transported, multi-vessel options.
Shallow dig, less damage
The product’s slim profile means that smaller diggers can be used during installation. The HydroClear can be economically installed and cause less damage to the surrounding area.
Minimal visual impact
Using 600mm manways the HydroClear has a much lower visual impact than alternative products featuring large GRP covers.
It takes the knocks
Manufactured using high density polyethylene (HDPE) the HydroClear is highly impact resistant during transportation, storage and installation compared to GRP alternatives which are prone to cracking if not handled with great care.
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