FOR LIVEABLE CITIES AND HEALTHY WATERS

We renovate and expand existing wastewater treatment plants or plan new constructions that meet the growing requirements for wastewater treatment. We also integrate the 4th purification stage for the elimination of trace substances into existing plants, plan simultaneous dismantling or concepts for the conversion of existing buildings. We want to use resources sustainably and attach great importance to a holistic approach to planning and construction.

Our process engineers always keep an eye on the entire plant and design mechanical, biological and chemical processes with the aim of long-term, stable and economical operation. In cooperation with our mechanical and electrical engineering experts, we compare solutions available on the market and design selected units and control modules to suit, taking into account all framework conditions, i.e. maintenance costs, energy efficiency, etc.

We consider ourselves fortunate to be closely associated with 3 other engineering companies in the aquacor cooperation and thus have the opportunity to put together large teams of experts who together design innovative wastewater treatment plants for the wastewater treatment of the future - energy-efficient, powerful with a 4th purification stage and as self-sufficient as possible.

Sewage sludge, which is a residual material from wastewater treatment, must be returned to the economic cycle as far as possible. From 2029, phosphorus recovery will be mandatory and soil-related recycling will only be possible to a limited extent. In feasibility studies, we examine new ways of recovering phosphorus from existing plants and design site-specific solutions for sewage sludge drying and sewage sludge disposal for our clients.

With digestion plants including combined heat and power plants, we create added energy value for sewage treatment plants: we plan digesters that accelerate the digestion process, enable a high gas yield and aim to generate electricity and heat efficiently. This also includes the complete design of combined heat and power plants and their integration into the existing system.

We plan, renovate and optimize drainage systems. This includes classic wastewater concepts, such as the Central Drainage Plan (ZEP) or General Drainage Plan (GEP) for collecting and draining wastewater and surface water, as well as innovative rainwater management measures and concepts for dealing with extraneous water.

Using detailed flooding simulations and heavy rainfall scenarios, we create meaningful hazard and risk maps on the basis of which specific action plans can be derived. We realize liveable cities according to the sponge city principle; with ecologically sensible and efficient drainage measures that cushion heavy rainfall events such as heat waves. We systematically create connections between centralized and decentralized measures in the urban area, which together lead to the goal.

We are also involved in grid expansion for the energy transition. We plan new underground cable routes for the transmission system operators and submit the plans for approval at “Germany speed”. We continue to plan approved power lines in detail until they are ready for implementation and are involved in construction management during the construction phase.

We plan regulating engineering structures for surface water, i.e. culverts, weirs, culverts, pumping stations, dykes, etc., and model the flow behavior of bodies of water. Our aim is to design near-natural bodies of water and preventive flood protection in equal measure, so we always check our concepts for their functionality and ecological sense.

Working in interdisciplinary teams, we not only design environmentally compatible solutions, but also engineering solutions that enrich the environment, and work with authorities and associations to create near-natural watercourses. To this end, we restructure bodies of water, create permeability and design dykes, floodplains and retention areas that become valuable habitats.