AquaFAS™

Product Description

AquaFAS^TM is an integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) treatment process in which our MBBR biofilm carrier technology is incorporated with conventional suspended growth activated sludge. The hybrid process enhances volumetric productivity without increasing mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) concentrations. In doing so, it achieves high levels of performance in small footprints while reducing the impact of solids loading on the clarification process. AquaFAS^TM is an ideal low-cost retrofit solution for conventional activated sludge systems that are at or beyond capacity. Its small footprint and high-performance nitrification/denitrification capability also make it well suited for new construction applications.

Process Advantages

Enhances the Conventional Activated Sludge Process
The AquaFAS^TM (IFAS) process will operate just like an activated sludge process but with improved:

Response to shock loading or toxic shock
Cold temperature performance, especially for nitrification
Resistance to filamentous overgrowth and sludge bulking
Sludge settling characteristics
Oxygen transfer efficiency (biofilm carriers serve as a shearing device)
Retention of nitrifying organisms (reside on biofilm carriers)
Total nitrogen removal

Increase Existing Plant Capacity & Performance

In most cases, it is possible to double the hydraulic capacity of your existing activated sludge reactor(s) or convert a secondary treatment plant to a nitrification/denitrification plant for < $1 per gallon treated with an IFAS upgrade.

Superior Nitrification & Denitrification
The IFAS process is specifically designed to enhance nitrification and denitrification. The biofilm carrier surface area provides an ideal environment for autotrophic organisms that are the backbone of the nitrification and denitrification process.

Reduced Clarifier Loading

By achieving a high-density population of fixed-film bacteria within the activated sludge process, mixed liquor (MLSS) levels are lower in relation to treatment productivity; clarifier performance is optimized by reducing the solids load generated from the secondary biological process.

Features

Treats flows from 0.001 to 10 MGD
Small footprints
Cold climate nitrification/denitrification
Capable of treating high strength and industrial wastewater
Steel (carbon or stainless), fiberglass or concrete vessels
Above ground or at grade installations
Mobile Systems for temporary treatment
Cost effective retrofits and upgrades
Complete new build modular WWTPs
UV resistant HDPE biofilm carriers
Long media life cycle (> 20 years)
Fully Automated PLC Control Systems

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Project Snapshots

Beau Rivage Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wilmington, NC

"My overall experience with Aquapoint has been exceptional, and I would certainly recommend this treatment system to any community considering its application."

Mark Keller
Operator of Record
Fairfield, PA WWTP

"Not only do they provide the assistance we need in a timely manner that enables us to do our job well, but they pay due attention to detail and ensure the project is getting the best system possible."

Ryan Case
Project Manager
Biohabitats

"I have worked closely with Aquapoint and their design staff and find them to be extremely valuable partners on our wastewater projects. We value them as a resource when looking at initial project feasibility."

Mark Brooks
President
Brooks Engineering Associates

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