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- Black water treatment
- NIOO-KNAW Wageningen
Sustainable research building
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in Wageningen is known as one of the most sustainable research buildings in the Netherlands. From the beginning, one goal was central: to realise an integrally sustainable building, in which the sanitation system also contributes to energy and recycling goals.
In this project, Desah provided a decentralised sanitation solution where black and grey water is collected separately and processed locally. This forms the basis for growing algae, which in turn serve as a raw material for a combined heat and power (CHP) plant. This creates a closed cycle of water, energy and nutrients within the building itself.
This innovative design shows that sustainable building goes beyond insulation and solar panels. The wastewater system can also be a source of valuable raw materials as well as energy.
Reusing water, recovering energy
Location:
Wageningen
Client:
NIOO-KNAW
Market:
blackwater treatment
Year of completion:
2011
What we delivered
In this progressive project, Desah worked closely with the NIOO-KNAW, IngrePro and Wageningen University. Within this collaboration, Desah made an essential contribution to the process design of the wastewater purification system. Desah also provided the technical detailing in the form of detailed designs and supported the team in preparing a strong grant proposal. Desah also eventually delivered the entire installation.
Why this solution?
- Local wastewater reuse
- Harvesting energy from wastewater
- Circular and sustainable
- Reducing ecological footprint
Technical details
Type
blackwater treatment
Implementation
school building
PE
50
Project in pictures
Also need a smart solution?
Do you have a property in the countryside or a location without a sewer connection? Noardling is happy to help you with a suitable and sustainable wastewater solution. Contact Stefan Bergsma for personal advice or a no-obligation quotation.
