DUNFERMLINE SLUDGE TREATMENT BELT PRESS

Ross-Shire Engineering were engaged by Scottish Water Managed Delivery late in 2016 to design, construct, and install a belt press in the Dunfermline Sludge Treatment Centre, complete with sludge handling and removal systems.

The sludge removal system, included integral weighing systems for two sludge skips, modifi cations to the sludge process building, odour control modifi cations and

refurbishment of the fi nal effl uent and potable water systems.

In addition to the process elements, Ross-shire Engineering were also requested to design and install a new road access and associated footways for the removal of sludge skips.

Following completion of the project, the successful performance of the sludge press resulted in SW increasing the

volume of sludge to be processed at the

site. This change required additional works

for a third weighbridge and sludge removal

stream, with works completed in May 2018.

Case Study

To reduce operating cost and site odour emissions, SW engaged RSE to design and construct a new sludge press at Dunfermline WwTW. The installation has been successfully delivered, allowing SW to process sludge at the facility without reliance on third party providers.

Odour control and sludge press building

Sludge Press installed in the Sludge Building

Sludge skip delivery, prior to the installation of the 3rd weighbridge

Project Title: Dunfermline STC Belt Press

Client: Scottish Water

Project Value: £1.6M

Award Date: December 2016

Project Completed: May 2018

Sludge discharge pipework to sludge skips

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