Case Study
Wastewater: Whey Waste Production
Wastewater: Whey Waste Production - Hydro-Thermal Corp. Flow Rate: 200 GPM [45 m3/hr] Inlet Temperature: 75°F [24°C] Discharge Temperature: 95°F [35°C] Steam Supply Pressure: 75 PSIG [5 barg] This end-user saw an opportunity to use a waste whey product to initiate a waste-to-energy project according to their sustainability plan. They are the world’s second largest food producer selling into 170 countries and can trace its roots back to the 1700’s. They produce some of the world’s most recognizable and trusted food brands, and this particular plant produces cream cheese. The project included an anaerobic digester wastewater using whey waste from cheese production. Our customer wanted to reduce their carbon footprint by focusing on six big impact areas of their business. One of those a