Wastewater treatment relies on healthy sludge for effective treatment. Using a sludge sampler allows you to see a profile of the sludge in the reactor, so you can see: How well it is settling. Size of flocs. Color of flocs. Depth of sludge layer. This information tells you the condition of the reactor. The red mark is 1 foot of depth, which is the ideal sludge level for most small systems. The sludge in the picture above is healthy. It has a...

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SketchUp is a free 3D modelling software from Google with amazing functionality. At PekaSys, we use SketchUp to model and share systems, and can then use Google Earth to geolocate the systems so that we have a record where each system is and what we use them for. One of the great things about SketchUp is the 3D Warehouse. This allows you to share models online so others can download them into their projects, saving time through sharing. PekaSys...

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  Google+ makes it easy to share information and stay up to date on new things that are happening. At PekaSys, we use Google+ to share news, photos, documents, designs and more in a way that is tailored to each person. We do this through the use of ‘circles’. This means that you won’t be bombarded with information that is not pertinent to you…but rather you will only receive updates when we think that you would be...

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Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) is an advancement in wastewater treatment that allows several steps of the process to take place in a single chamber called a ‘reactor’. Since sequencing batch technology is demand-responsive, it resolves the problem of sludge bulking that happens in conventional extended aeration systems, which cause system failure, especially in small units. Advancements in computers coupled with the dropping price of...

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The main benefits of Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBR) are: Demand Response Aeration – energy efficiency Smart Controls – for reliable treatment over time No Chemicals or Fixed Media – fewer problems Retrofitable – can repair failing systems SBRs were developed to address the very common problem of sludge bulking in extended aeration systems. Sludge bulking is a leading cause of failure in systems that do not have the...

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