High Capture MBR Screens For Clarks Beach WWTP Awarded To Hydroflux

Clarks Beach, located at the mouth of the Waiuku river, south-west of Auckland, currently operates a membrane bioreactor-based treatment plant. With an interim wastewater plant under construction, new discharge consents, and future growth in the region will be provided for.

The new wastewater plant will consist of an innovative process that has already been well proven in New Zealand, using MABR and MBR processes to produce high-quality effluent for tidal discharge via a storage pump station.

Hydroflux were awarded the design, fabrication and supplying of two HUBER RPPS Inclined Drum Screens. With an NSEF certified capture rate of 93%, the 2 mm perforated RPPS screens will process 119L/s of raw sewage while providing a high level of downstream membrane protection.

General Scope

• Two HUBER RPPS Inclined Drum Screens to protect the downstream MBR
• 1200mm diameter drums fitted in free standing tanks
• Integrated screenings washing and compaction for reduced disposal costs
• 2mm perforation provide high screenings NSEF certified capture rate of 93%
• All stainless-steel fabrication
• Well proven in MBR applications around the globe, New Zealand and Australia

About the Hydroflux Group
The Hydroflux Group aims to deliver the highest level of engineering and scientific know-how to the emerging issues of sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental protection with a specific focus on water and wastewater.

As part of its vision and mission, Hydroflux has always taken its climate responsibility seriously. In 2022, Hydroflux became Australia’s first water treatment and technology company to achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification for its organisation and products. It knows that partnering with customers and clients is the most significant impact it can have in its journey. The Group employs over 100 staff and operates throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with office locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Suva and Portsmouth. For more information, visit www.hydroflux.au