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Lab and Pilot Testing

Waterleau R&D: Water Expertise at your Service

Waterleau R&D: Water expertise at your service

From the initial design stages, the Waterleau R&D department is pivotal in developing effective treatment processes. Our R&D and lab engineers utilize evidence-based data to design efficient and cost-effective treatment technologies.

Through automated water sample analysis and pilot-based process evaluation, our R&D team delivers essential insights for sustainable wastewater treatment management. The Waterleau R&D department is your expertise center for:

  • Problem solving
  • Infrastructure assessment
  • Outsourced treatment
  • Fact-based investment support
  • Smarter solutions through innovation

Problem solving: Defining the root-cause of process anomalies

Are your treatment infrastructure operators facing challenges with high levels of COD, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfates, chlorine contamination or other pollutants? Elevated concentrations of these compounds can disrupt primary treatment, biological processes and water reuse and reduce the efficiency of your wastewater infrastructure, making it harder to comply with discharge regulations and resulting in frequent fines.

Waterleau R&D specialists can help identify the root causes of these anomalies or process deficiencies, helping your treatment system get back on track.

Assessing the eco-footprint and cost-efficiency of existing infrastructure

Need to reassess the eco-footprint of your water treatment infrastructure? Looking to save on energy and chemical costs or recover biogas from wastewater? Interested in making your treated wastewater suitable for reuse? Our R&D specialists, in collaboration with our services department, will conduct an in-depth audit of your wastewater treatment assets and offer strategies to transform your plant into a resource-efficient facility.

Offering expertise in Wastewater Treatment

Do your operators lack the necessary expertise in wastewater treatment? Would you prefer to focus on value creation rather than waste management? Waterleau's R&D department can assist in evaluating sustainable solutions for your (waste)water management needs. Through comprehensive analysis of wastewater characteristics and reliable small-scale pilot testing, we provide fact-based insights to help you decide whether to manage wastewater in-house or outsource it.

Fact-based investment support

Expanding your production capacity? Fearing your current wastewater infrastructure inadequate? Changes in production processes can alter wastewater characteristics. The Waterleau R&D and process team will help reassess your treatment process and existing infrastructure. Insights from sample analysis and pilot research will guide the design of upgrades or new treatment plants, considering stricter discharge KPIs or water reuse requirements. With fact-based insights, you can build your business case for capex investments and opex forecasts.

Smart solutions

The Waterleau R&D department is a cornerstone of innovation, driving advancements in wastewater treatment through cutting-edge research and technology. Our team of dedicated scientists and lab engineers continuously explores new methods and processes to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of your treatment infrastructure.

By leveraging state-of-the-art lab facilities, pilot testing, and advanced data analysis, we develop innovative approaches that not only address your current challenges but also anticipate your future needs.

State-of-the-art test center and pilot hall

The difference between thinking and knowing is testing. Our Waterleau Team can provide Lab and Pilot testing to examine whether or not the current water or wastewater treatment installation fits with the actual wastewater characteristics and flow.

For new projects, wastewater sample testing is recommended to design the most performant treatment process and plant configuration.

Pilot configurations for all aplications

Our pilot hall contains a complete range of reactors and pilots allowing anaerobic and aerobic process optimization before full scale implementation. Treatment processes can be simulated in controlled and small scale set-ups. Wastewater samples are shipped from clients plants or simulated in-house mirroring the on-site wastewater characteristics and treatment requirements.

Biological Lab Pilots

  • Biobox activated sludge
  • LUCAS® cyclic activated sludge
  • LUCAS® MBBR
  • BIOTIM® UASB
  • BIOTIM® CSTR
  • BIOTIM® Anaerobic Tower
  • BIOTIM® Anaerobic MBR

Physico-chemical Lab Pilots

  • KROFTA® DAF liquid-solid separation
  • X-TRACTOR® Ceramic UF
  • AQUALITY® UF
  • AQUALITY® RO
  • AQUALITY® CCRO

Waterleau Mobile Pilots

Our Waterleau fleet of mobile pilot is particularly adapted for responding to situations requiring fast intervention as well as for on-site R&D or demonstration purposes. Our skidded or containerized solutions can be shipped in a fortnight. Our Waterleau engineers will assist in the pilot start up as well as train the plants technical staff to operate the pilot and monitor the KPI’s.

  • MBR
  • UF/RO
  • Krofta DAF
  • Physical-chemical treatment
  • Lamella settling

Find your local contact

Our expertise is always within reach. Digital communication has cut long distances short, but we advocate the traditional way of sharing insights.

Contact us today. We are looking forward to help you reach your sustainable development goals.