SANI® Process – A Paradigm – Shift Sewage Treatment Technology with a 70% Reduction of Sludge
Problem addressed
SANI® process was developed for the removal of organics and nitrogen with sludge minimization in the treatment of saline sewage generated from seawater used for toilet flushing or salt water intrusion.
Innovation
- Reduces 60%-70% of biological sludge production
- Saves 30%-40% of space
- Saves 20%-30% of energy consumption and CO2 emission
Application
- Saline Wastewater Treatment
- High Sulfate-Laden Municipal or Industrial Wastewater
- Low C/N Ratio Wastewater
- Energy, Environmental and Utilities
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global University Employability Survey 2021.
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