A. Preparatory Actions
A1. Characterization of wastewater
Characterization of the primary effluents in the selected WWTPs will be performed.
A2. Definition of System Requirements
Specific requirements for FO-RO, AnMBR and monitoring system will be defined.
B. Implementation Actions
B1. Design of pilot plant
From the results obtained in the Preparatory Actions, and given the specific characteristics of the wastewaters to be treated by the pilot, the design and detailed engineering will be performed.
B2. Design of the monitoring system and LIFE GREEN SEWER software development
The system of sensors and the associated software will be designed, according to the results obtained in the Preparatory Actions and the pilot design developed in parallel in B1.
B3. Construction and integration of pilot
Construction and installation of the pilot system, according to the results obtained in B1 and B2.
B4. Validation of the pilot plant
The pilot will be operated in two different WWTPs, treating their primary effluents: Ares (Galicia, Spain) and Abrunheira (Mafra, Portugal). Periodic analyses will be conducted at control points along the system to monitor and control its performance.
B5. Replicability and transferability
To ensure the transferability and replicability, specific guidelines will be elaborated for different characteristics of influents, locations, climates and socio-economic environments.
C. Monitoring of the impact of project actions
C1. Monitoring of specific indicators of project’s progress
Measurement of the environmental benefits in relation to the removal efficiency of the targeted pollutants and the wastewater resource recovery attained by the pilot.
C2. Monitoring of the project’s impact on the environment
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will be the main tool used to assess the environmental impact of the treatment and compare it with the current technologies.
C3. Socio-economic Impact
Assessment and monitoring of the socio-economic impact of the project on population and local economy.
D. Public awareness and dissemination of results
D1. Dissemination Planning and Development of the Dissemination Pack
The public awareness and dissemination are considered essential by LIFE GREEN SEWER to guarantee the project successful. Along the project, continuous dissemination actions will be done, through different means adapted to different types of audience, such as this web page, newsletters, brochures, press releases, etc.
D2. Networking with Other Projects, Project’s Seminars & Workshops & Other Activities for Project’s Outputs Diffusion
The aim of this action is to promote the project networking actions with other projects and relevant stakeholders. Moreover, the organization of seminars and workshops and the actively participation in events of interest will add value to the project allowing share knowledge and experiences, and establishing mechanisms for its further transference and replication.
E. Project Management
E1. Project Management
This activity integrates all project management tasks that will allow LIFE GREEN SEWER to be developed according to the planning established in the proposal, achieving the objectives of the project.
CETIM Technological Centre has the responsibility of full project management. The action ensures the correct project technical and economic progress, making possible the fulfilment of the contractual obligations of the Grant Agreement with the European Union and according to the project’s objectives and work plan.
