Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies

Grant Information
Project Objectives
- Create a framework for classifying biosolids drying technologies, including both established and emerging technologies, using metrics that provide a structured methodology for technology comparison (e.g., energy consumption, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS] fate, product quality, level of establishment/readiness).

- Provide a comprehensive summary of conventional and emerging biosolids drying technologies, including information about:

-- Capital cost, size, and space requirements (footprint), and operation and maintenance costs.

-- Energy inputs and usage.

-- Compatibility with upstream and downstream processes.

-- Safety.

-- End products and their quality and marketability.

- Compare emerging drying technologies to established technologies, accounting for regional variation, with respect to the parameters listed above. Include the pros and cons of each technology.



WRF RFP Contact: Maitreyi Nagarkar



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