“Enhancing Anaerobic Digestion with Microbial Hydrolysis Process,” Maddy Fairley-Wax, P.E., Project Engineer, Jacobs, Denver, CO

Solids processing plays a key role in a resource recovery and can have a major impact on a water resource recovery facility's (WRRF) energy balance and operating costs. For these reasons, process improvements and advanced processing technologies are increasingly being considered to optimize solids treatment and management approaches. The Microbial Hydrolysis Process (MHP) is one such technology. Laboratory and pilot-scale studies of MHP consistently achieve volatile solids reduction greater than 75%, increasing biogas production and reducing biosolids production. This technology offers a scalable solution to improve digestion performance and sustainability at WRRFs while significantly reducing plant operational expenses. This presentation will discuss the methodologies and results of laboratory and pilot-scale studies of MHP, as well as the designs for full-scale implementation at facilities in Europe and the U.S. 

The MWRD hosts a seminar series at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant that is open to the public. These seminars are eligible for Professional Development Credits/CEUs.

In person: Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Lue-Hing R&D Complex, 6001 West Pershing Rd., Cicero, IL. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by emailing MnRSeminars@mwrd.org or calling 708-588-4264 or 708-588-4059.

Virtual: Visit Seminars on May 29 for the seminar link. 

The seminar is eligible for Professional Development Credits/CEUs.