High demand for thickening and dewatering equipment
likely
London – Stringent legislations on wastewater residue disposal have
fuelled investments in the global sludge treatment market. Rapid
infrastructure development, particularly in developing countries,
has resulted in a rise in the number of wastewater treatment plants
and heightened sludge production, further providing a large
addressable market for sludge treatment systems.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan
(http://www.environmental.frost.com),
Global Sludge Treatment Systems Market, finds that the market
earned revenues of more than $5.35 billion in 2012 and estimates
this to reach $8.23 billion in 2018.
Environmental concerns have led countries to establish policies that
mandate an increase in the quality and number of treatment
facilities for sludge management. These policies, which set the
preferred routes of treatment and the acceptable level of
contaminants and pathogens, compel the development of sludge
treatment systems.
"The emphasis on reusing energy and materials from sludge, which is
rich in organic content and minerals, will expand the sludge
treatment market globally," said Frost & Sullivan Energy and
Environmental Industry Manager Suba Arunkumar. "Sludge’s application
in agriculture as a replacement or addition to fertiliser and its
uses in land reclamation, forestry, horticulture and landscaping
will encourage treatment equipment adoption."
Although untapped growth potential is high in the Asia-Pacific and
Africa, the lack of clear management plans and protocols hinders the
large-scale setting up of treatment facilities. The significant
capital costs of these facilities add to the challenge.
Therefore, instituting practical sludge management alternatives is
crucial for global market growth. Regulatory bodies must create
technology policies to drive the development of advanced treatment
and disposal systems that comply with the mandatory limits on sludge
constituents and have minimal impact on the environment and public
health.
"The trend towards smart technologies will accelerate automation and
the integration of sludge treatment with various processes and
functions," noted Arunkumar. "The focus on carbon footprint and
value recovery from sludge will lead to innovation in green
solutions and offer opportunities for allied industries related to
energy efficiency and on-site generation."
While thickening and dewatering are the most widely used
technologies globally, other techniques such as drying and anaerobic
digestion are set to gain acceptance.
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