This project's main objective is to improve the digestion of organic waste and increase biogas production, while reducing the plant's energy consumption. The initiative aligns with the challenges of European regulations on urban wastewater treatment.
One of the key innovations of “Benidorm Bioboost” is the incorporation of iron nanoparticles in the anaerobic digestion process. This technique will accelerate the decomposition of organic matter, resulting in greater generation of higher quality biogas. The biogas produced is already used as an energy source within the facility, and the improvement will contribute to greater energy self-sufficiency.
Additionally, the project includes the installation of smart sensors along the entire sludge line. These devices will use computer vision technology to monitor the degree of sludge dehydration in real-time, allowing processes to be adjusted precisely and automatically. This aims to reduce the amount of generated waste and improve its final treatment.
“"The combination of biotechnology and artificial intelligence will not only improve the performance of the treatment plant but also reduce costs and minimize the environmental impact of the process."
The Councillor for the Water Cycle, José Ramón González de Zárate, highlighted that this project reinforces the innovation strategy applied to the integral water cycle in Benidorm. According to González de Zárate, the implementation of these advanced technologies will represent a "qualitative leap" in the management of the EDAR, consolidating Benidorm as a benchmark in water treatment and contributing to improving the quality of the final discharge, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
