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OVERVIEW
SAF – Submerged Aerated Filter Design
We recommend SAF sewage treatment plants for commercial projects, especially if organic matter is to be reduced (BOD and COD reduction) or if ammonium is to be reduced (NH4).
Contact us if you would like to discuss options for total nitrogen reduction.
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Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) design characteristics:
- Low maintenance requirements and very stable cleaning process
- Adaptable to fluctuations in incoming water (particularly in connection with Tricel’s buffer tank)
- Energy-efficient
- Minimal footprint
In the Maxus plants, the following components are present:
- A septic tank for solids retention (No.1 above)
- The buffer tank for timed inflow of treatment water (No.2 above)
- A treatment unit in which the bacteria live on submerged aerated filters (aerated zone – No.3 above) and settling zone (No.4 above) to remove suspended solids.
- From the settling zone to the septic tank, there is recirculation. All solids are sent to the septic tank this way. Aerated water containing oxygen is returned to the septic tank, eliminating the system’s hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and reducing smells.
Maxus one-step system
Maxus one-chamber systems treat wastewater to a standard of 20-30-20 level for saf sewage treatment plant.
- 20 BOD
- 30 SS
- 20 NH4
The Maxus two-step system
The two-step system is ideal if you are looking for higher-quality effluent, such as reducing BOD outgoing to below 10 mg/l.
Maxus three-step system
The three-step system is recommended where there is a lower ammonia requirement.
This process can reduce Ammonia (NH4) to less than 5 mg/l.
Examples of SAF sewage treatment plants:
Above-ground installation at a factory in County Cork
Above ground treatment unit, followed by the underground septic and buffer tank.
In-ground installation at a hotel in Scotland
A septic tank (not in the photo) is installed before the treatment unit. In this case, the buffer tank was part of the treatment unit for ease of installation.
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Our range of products
Tricel Vento Septic Tank
Shallow dig tank, strong & robust underground tank, No electrical or moving parts. Ideal for sites with good drainage & plenty of space.
Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plant
Durable & long lasting SMC tank, shallow dig tank, easy installation (Plug and Play), long life components.
Tricel Maxus Sewage Treatment Plant
Commercial plant. Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology. Ideal for every project over 50 Population Equivalent.
Tricel Tero Tertiary Treatment
An eco-friendly and modular system with proven E.Coli Treatment capabilities in line with the new EPA requirements.
Tricel Puraflo Secondary treatment plant
Ideal for sensitive sites, compliant to Irish Standard, small footprint.
Tricel Sandcel
Sand Polishing Filter
Provides a dual function of polishing the effluent from a wastewater treatment system and disposing it into groundwater.
Tricel Pumping Stations
Pump fluids from one place to another where gravity drainage cannot be used, easy and trouble-free installation
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Extensive industry experience, manufacturing since 1973.
Tricel manufacture deliver & install sewage treatment plants across a wide range of industry sectors throughout Ireland & the UK. Tricel also provide import/export services for our international clients. Top quality material offers outstanding capabilities including long life, durability and is a cost-effective solution for sewage treatment even in the harshest environments.
Tricel has installed many of its Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plants across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS PE ?
PE represents the initials of Population Equivalent. Population equivalent: conversion value which aims at expressing non-domestic applications in terms of domestic loading based on 1 person creates 60 g/day BOD5 and 150l/day. (Code of Practice: Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (p.e. < 10), EPA)
DIFFERENT PRODUCTS SOLD BY TRICEL
Tricel Novo & Vitae
Both are wastewater treament plant solutions manufactured by Tricel. Wastewater treatment plants offer a superior quality of treatment. For example, the Tricel Novo comprises of three independent wastewater treatment zones and offers an average of efficiency of 95.9% BOD removal.
This is a higher treatment standard than the effluent from a septic tank. Please note: all wastewater treatment plants used in Ireland must comply with the EN12566-3 standard and all septic tanks must comply with the EN12566-1 standard..
Tricel Vento
The septic tank from Tricel is manufactured as a primary treatment. Designed for the settlement of your effluent. This product may need an additional treatment like the Sandcel or Puraflo.
WARRANTIES
Most Tricel products have a warranty. To discover all the guarantees on our products, as well as on the internal parts, consult our dedicated product pages.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF THE WASTEWATER PRODUCED?
The required standards are 20:30:20 BOD, SS, NH4. All Tricel produces exceed the requirements when tested to En12566-3 and comply with SR66.
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MAINTENANCE ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Tricel recommends that you maintain your device to the fullest. You are obliged by law to avoid all types of pollution or nuisances. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on our service contracts. An annual maintenance contract may be offered.
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