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Hydrok UK Ltd appointed as the sole UK distributor for Cleartec Fixed Bed Media

Hydrok UK Ltd has been appointed as the 'Sole UK Distributor' for the Biotextil Cleartec IFAS System from Cleartec GmBH. The addition of such an advanced fixed bed media system to their comprehensive Water Treatment Processes portfolio further enhances the solutions that Hydrok are now able to offer to the UK Water Industry.

Biotextil Cleartec is a textile product made of 100% polypropylene which by the nature of its construction creates a large specific surface area on which biomass can grow. The construction of the material permits good oxygen supply and prevents excessive growth of thick layers of biomass thus maintaining the optimum efficiency of the process. The Biotextil Cleartec curtains are positioned directly above the tank diffusers, housed in a removable frame, set parallel to the flow. The configuration of the material allows for flexibility and movement within the flow of the tank, leading to an enhanced performance, this in turn increases the capacity of the waste water treatment plant.

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In order to maximise the volume capacity of the treatment tank, diffusers should be as close to the base as possible with the Biotextil Cleartec curtains positioned ideally between 40cm and 60cm above the diffusers. The best possible scenario is the combination of the Aquaconsult AEROSTRIP diffusers and the Biotextil Cleartec IFAS system, this creates a combined process with both fixed film biomass and suspended activated sludge, creating an even better purification performance.

The Biotextil Cleartec curtains are set to allow the flow to pass between them horizontally, with the diffusers creating a vertical flow. As a result the curtains are in constant motion and if thicker active sludge layers should attempt to settle on the material these are shaken off and removed as a result of the movement. This 'shedding' process prevents blockages and maintains optimum efficiencies and minimum energy requirements. Hydrok are able to construct a bespoke cage system which incorporates both elements, this allows them to be lifted for routine maintenance without interfering with the operational activity of the plant.

Mike Foote, Managing Director of Hydrok said, "the exclusive distribution agreement we have with Cleartec allows us to be able to offer an incredible package to water companies for waste water treatment to improve tank efficiencies and thus help to reduce the energy requirements of the process. The objective is to increase the concentration of biomass activity within the aeration tank by maximising the correct type of biomass growth. This greatly enhances the tank performance and increases the purification capabilities and capacity. In conjunction with the Aquaconsult AEROSTRIP, the Biotextil Cleartec fixed bed media has perfect application for new plants, retrofits, systems for heavily loaded industrial waste water and Compact Waste Water Treatment systems".

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