Case study Prior Nor Elverum, Noruega
Poultry processing plant employing a Moving Bed™ biofilm process for treatment of wastewater.
- Operational since: 1997.
Design data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total BOD7 (average) | 560 kg/d |
| Total BOD7 (max) | 840 kg/d |
| TP | 15.3 - 18.5 mg/l |
| SS | 690 - 3 700 mg/l |
| Fat | 375 - 3 750 mg/l |
| Design flow | 280 m³/d |
| Maximum flow | 350 m³/d |
| Design temperature | 15°C |
Effluent requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| BOD7 | > 80% reduktion Maximum 163 kg diss. BOD7/d in effluent |
Results
| Parameters | Influent (mg/l) | Effluent (mg/l) | Reduction (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COD | 2 140 | 241.4 | 89 |
| BOD7 | 1 196 | 61.0 | 95 |
The plant performance is very stable even under high load variations.