A. Preparatory Actions
A1. Characterization of wastewater
Characterization of the primary effluents in the selected WWTPs was performed.
A2. Definition of System Requirements
Specific requirements for FO-RO, AnMBR and monitoring system were 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 was completed.
B2. Design of the monitoring system and LIFE GREEN SEWER software development
The system of sensors and the associated software were 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 was finished.
B4. Validation of the pilot plant
The pilot is being operated in the WWTP of Ferrol-Narón, treating their primary effluents. In the next months, it will be moved to the Nostián location. Periodic analyses are being 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 are being elaborated for different characteristics of influents, locations, climates and socio-economic environments.
B6. Study of the commercialisation of the streams
A market study is being carried out and a business plan is being developed towards the commercialisation of the side-streams obtained in the pilot system.
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 is being carried out.
C2. Monitoring of the project’s impact on the environment
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is being used as the main tool to assess the environmental impact of the treatment and compare it with the current technologies.
C3. Socio-economic Impact
The assessment and monitoring of the socio-economic impact of the project on population and local economy is being carried out.
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. 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. Seminars and Workshops have been organised and the action is still ongoing with different activities programmed in the future.
E. Project Management
E1. Project Management
This activity integrates all project management tasks that are allowing 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.
