Name

Achieving 78% N₂O emission reduction at Bjergmarken WWTP: Veolia's 4-Step journey to mitigate N₂O in wastewater treatment plants

Speakers

Matthew Langdon, Louis Larsen

Authors

Matthew Langdon, Veolia Water Technologies, UK
Louis Larsen, Veolia Water Technologies, Denmark

Description

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from wastewater treatment plants pose a significant challenge to climate change mitigation efforts, with a global warming potential 273 times that of CO2. This presentation showcases Veolia's innovative MUSE methodology, which achieved a 78% reduction in N2O emissions at Bjergmarken WWTP over a full year.

The MUSE approach consists of four key steps:

*  Measure: Employ advanced monitoring systems for accurate, real-time N2O emission data.

*  Understand: Analyze data to identify key factors influencing N2O production.

*  Strategize: Develop tailored, cost-effective mitigation plans using Veolia's process expertise.

*  Empower: Integrate digital twin technology for real-time control and operator decision-making.

We'll present a comparison of emissions data from 2023 (without mitigation) and 2024 (with mitigation), demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach. By sharing our experiences and insights from the Bjergmarken WWTP case study, we aim to contribute to the industry's collective knowledge and inspire innovative solutions across the field.

Time

4:53 PM - 5:05 PM

Location Name

Room 1

Track

10:05 - 17:30 Process Emissions