NPHarvest utilizes proprietary technology based on hydrophobic membrane stripping and calcium precipitation to recover nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater streams. This process efficiently captures key nutrients, converting them into high-quality ammonia salt and calcium phosphate suitable for fertilizer production. The result is reduced environmental impact for municipalities and industries while creating valuable resources for agriculture.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Biogas plants, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms face high operational costs and disposal fees associated with nutrient-rich waste streams like wastewater and digestate. Traditional wastewater management often struggles to efficiently recover valuable nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. This results in both economic losses and environmental concerns due to nutrient runoff.
Solution
NPHarvest offers a technology called Nutrient Catchers that extracts nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, converting these nutrients into valuable fertilizers. By integrating Nutrient Catchers into existing wastewater management systems, operators can significantly reduce their operational expenses related to wastewater treatment and disposal. The recovered nutrients can then be repurposed for agricultural use, creating a circular economy and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. This approach transforms wastewater nutrient management from a cost center into a potential profit source.
Target Audience
The primary customers are operators of biogas plants, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms dealing with high nutrient loads in their wastewater or digestate.
Features
- Nutrient Catchers selectively extract nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater streams.
- The extracted nutrients are converted into usable fertilizer products.
- The technology is designed for integration into biogas plants, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms.
- Reduces operational costs associated with wastewater treatment and disposal.