Tricel® Puraflo

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Tricel® Puraflo system is an advanced wastewater treatment technology designed for single dwellings and small communities in the UK, excluding Northern Ireland. It serves as both secondary and tertiary treatment, enhancing the quality of effluent from septic tanks and sewage treatment plants.

System Specifications:

The Puraflo system uses bio-filtration with naturally occurring filter media to treat effluent.
It is designed for easy installation and minimal maintenance, with a modular design that can be installed above or at ground level.
The system requires minimal power, averaging approximately £10 per annum.
Puraflo modules do not require concrete backfill and can use existing excavated material.

Treatment Process:

Stage One: Primary and secondary treatment from a sewage treatment plant.
Stage Two: Tertiary treatment using Puraflo bio-filtration, where effluent is distributed onto a bio-fibrous peat filter for treatment.

Performance and Efficiency:

High efficiency in reducing BOD, COD, SS, NH4-N, and pathogenic bacteria.
Up to 99.9% reduction in total coliforms and pathogenic bacteria.
Low carbon footprint and no chemical additives used.

Environmental and Operational Benefits:

100% natural system with remarkable filtration properties of peat.
Effective in reducing pollution and protecting public health.
Suitable for continuous or fluctuating load situations, ideal for main or holiday residences.
Minimal mechanical components, reducing potential mechanical issues.

Company Information:

Tricel is a global provider of high-performance solutions across multiple industries, including environmental and wastewater treatment.
The company operates in 12 locations across Europe and supplies products to over 50 countries.
Tricel wastewater treatment plants are fully tested and accredited to European standards for CE certification.

Catalog excerpts

For Secondary and Tertiary Treatment UK EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND Tricel® Puraflo For Single Dwellings & Small Communities Innovative design for superior performance

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The Puraflo system is an advanced sustainable technology for the treatment of wastewater in domestic homes. Tricel® Puraflo can be used as both a secondary treatment following a septic tank and as a tertiary treatment following a sewage treatment plant. The illustration Tricel® Puraflo Can be used as: • SECONDARY TREATMENT Following a septic tank • TERTIARY TREATMENT DIAGRAM INDEX A. Pump chamber B. Control panel C. Inlet pipe D. Puraflo module E. Distribution pipework F. Biofibrous peat G. Sample chamber H. Outlet pipe The environmental advantages of Puraflo below is a typical Puraflo installation...

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Tricel Group Tricel is a world recognised global provider of high performance solutions. Today, the company operates across multiple industries such as Environmental, Construction, Water, and Distribution including both composite materials and lubricants. We are proud of being one of the largest manufacturers of wastewater treatment plants in Europe and are regarded by regulators as the standard setters within the industry. Our company offers industry leading innovative solutions that our customers can trust, and with operations in 12 locations across Europe, we supply a comprehensive range of...

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Tricel® Puraflo

Tricel® Puraflo

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