High Performance Through Flow Band Screen for Port Douglas WWTP

Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located in North Queensland processes approximately 4.9MLD of sewage, treating the effluent to a high-quality tertiary standard. Hydroflux provided the design, supply and commissioning of a HUBER Escamax® Screen and WAP Wash Press to replace the existing equipment that reached end of life.

HUBER Escamax® was selected due its high screening screen capture, proven references in Australia and ease of installation into the existing channel.

Project Highlights

• Peak flow of 160 L/s
• 5mm perforations
• Simple retrofit to existing channel to replace step type screen equipment

Technology Highlights

• High screening capture of 84% (UK NSEF certified)
• Less than 250mm headloss
• Intermittent operation based on water level
• All stainless steel fabrication
• Coupled to a horizontal screw wash press for screenings washing and compaction
• Reduced offsite disposal volumes due to the wash press process
• Proven in Australian installations

HUBER’s Escamax® is a through flow band screen that uses a series of perforated screening panels that provide high screening efficiency. Escamax® is perfect for retrofit into existing inlet works, and Hydroflux has many references for this. The units are available a wide range of sizes with capacities ranging from 30 through to >2500L/s.

For further information on Escamax®, or how Hydroflux can assist in providing turnkey inlet works upgrades, please visit www.hydrofluxepco.au or contact us on 1300 417 697.

About the Hydroflux Group

The Hydroflux Group aims to deliver the highest level of engineering and scientific know-how to the emerging issues of sustainability, climate adaptation and environmental protection with a specific focus on water and wastewater.

As part of its vision and mission, Hydroflux has always taken its climate responsibility seriously. In 2022, Hydroflux became Australia’s first water treatment and technology company to achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification for its organisation and products. It knows that partnering with customers and clients is the most significant impact it can have in its journey. The Group employs over 100 staff and operates throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with office locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Suva and Portsmouth.