Kerry
Mozzo, Italy
Innovative moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) technology provides peace of mind to Kerry Group
The MBBR system is designed in such a way to accommodate a future increase in loading capacity by simply adding additional media rather than physical change to the equipment
The plant achieves compliance with required effluent quality parameters with a minimal operator intervention.
THE CHALLENGE
Kerry Ingredients, Mozzo produces flavours used as supplements for the food and beverage manufacturing industries.
All effluent generated on site had previously been discharged to a Balance Tank before being released to sewer for further treatment by the local authority. The site received a reduced COD consent limit of 500mg/l, which meant further treatment was required.
WHAT WE DID
MSA Environmental worked with Kerry on a comprehensive effluent strategy & options review involving a thorough assessment of the current effluent situation as well as looking at options for the future to cope with the additional volumes and loadings.
The project involved:
- New Crude Effluent Sumps
- Crude Effluent Screening
- New Balance Tank aeration
- pH Correction
- Moving Bed BioReactor complete with aeration system
- BioDAF solids Separation system including including chemical makeup and dosing system
- Sludge Storage
- Odour Treatment
- Final Effluent Monitoring
Following the options review, MSA established a number of design approaches to meet Kerry’s future discharge requirements. The favoured option was for a new state-of-the-art Moving Bed BioReactor (MBBR) system due to its compact footprint.
MSA produced a Functional Design Specification that was issued for competitive tender, providing full technical and commercials evaluations of bids received and full consultancy support through the Contractor selection process.
THE OUTCOME
Kerry Ingredients retained MSA throughout the Contractor detailed design, Installation & Commissioning, full performance testing and project sign-off. The project was awarded to CUSS, an international Wastewater contractor, headquartered in Germany.
The plant was commissioned in March 2021 and is achieving excellent compliance levels. MSA’s design will ensure the site can continue to grow and expand whilst meeting all effluent discharge parameters and meeting its environmental obligations.
Project Gallery
MSA have been a fundamental part in the success of our project in Mozzo, Italy. They have guided our team through every stage of the project, ensuring the best possible solution to all challenges. The MSA team are experts in the matter of waste water treatment and are highly professional. We continue to work with MSA on multiple projects across Europe.
Paul Maguire, Project Engineer