Water:

Otto Simon has a proven track record and extensive experience in all aspects of sludge treatment and related technologies associated with the water industry. Specific areas of specialist expertise include:

Incineration:

Hands on experience of design, build and commissioning of sludge incineration facilities in addition to:

• Assistance through successful public enquiry
• IPPC applications
• Successful application for planning permission
• Conceptual design
• Gas cleaning improvements
• Operational support

Drying:

Design, build and commissioning of a series of successful sludge drying facilities and involvement in numerous other projects. Full knowledge of key issues including: safety, sludge quality and product quality.

Gasification:

Significant experience gained through the design, construction and commissioning of large scale plants for sewage sludge gasification including extended operation and optimisation of the facilities. In addition Otto Simon has significant experience in the application of other pyrolysis and gasification technologies for a range of other feed stocks.

Sludge Handling and Storage:

Design, build and commissioning of numerous sludge cake schemes for pumping, conveying and storage.

Liquor Treatment:

Development of an activated sludge process for the treatment of high strength ammonia liquors. This includes an industrial scale plant in Holland, basic design for a large municipal STW and the design of a large leachate treatment scheme.