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Case Study: Energy saving measures at waste water treatment plant, Romania

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Summary

The main objective of the project was to implement energy saving measures through the transfer of Netherlands knowledge, experience at the municipal waste water treatment plant (WWTP) of Tirgu Mures, train managerial and operational staff of RA Aquaserv public utility company in effective and efficient management of the treatment works. The project result was a fully operational combined heat and power unit working on the biogas generated in the waste water treatment process.

Results

Energy produced (total): 3.059 MWh, representing 57,93 % from total energy consumption of the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Energy produced by renewables: 1.278 MWh electricity

Economic benefits: 102 K Euro

Environmental benefits: Reduction of the greenhouse effect.

Jobs created: None (after the completion)

Behavioural changes achieved: increase attention for energy consumption, efficient management of the treatment works.

Keywords

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Biogas : Biomass & Bioenergy : Energy Efficiency : ManagEnergy : Planning issues : Polygeneration : Renewable Energy Sources & Systems : Utilities

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NETHERLANDS

Royal Haskoning

SenterNovem Enterprise Europe Network Office

ROMANIA

Aquaserv

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