Center Enamel Provides Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks for Ghana Domestic Sewage Treatment Project
Created on 2024.03.26
Center Enamel Provides Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks for Ghana Domestic Sewage Treatment Project
In 2021, Center Enamel proudly completed the Ghana Domestic Sewage Treatment Project, showcasing its global capability to deliver innovative and effective municipal wastewater management solutions. Located in Ghana, this critical infrastructure initiative integrates advanced biological reactor systems with high-performance Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) storage technology to enhance domestic sewage treatment capabilities while promoting long-term environmental sustainability.
Project Overview and Technical Specifications
Municipal wastewater treatment demands high structural reliability and chemical resistance to handle organic loads and corrosive biological byproducts. The Ghana project was engineered to process a daily treatment volume of 1,800 m³/day utilizing a comprehensive multi-stage reactor configuration.
Project Parameters & Reactor Dimensions
● Installation Year: 2021
● Location: Ghana
● Daily Treatment Capacity: 1,800 m³/day
● Core Reactor Technologies: UBF (Upflow Blanket Filter) & A2/O (Anoxic-Oxic)
● UBF Tank Specification: 1 set ( 11.46 x 9.6m)
● Second Sedimentation Tank Specification: 1 set (14.52 x 4.8m)
● A2/O Tanks Specifications: 2 sets
● Outer Tank: 20.64 x 6.6m
● Inner Tank: 9.17 x 6.6m
● Operational Status: Successfully completed and put into full operation
Innovative Wastewater Treatment Process
The Ghana Domestic Sewage Treatment Project features a multi-tiered configuration designed for optimal purification efficiency:
● Initial Breakdown (UBF Tank): Raw domestic sewage enters the Upflow Blanket Filter (UBF) tank, allowing for effective primary biological breakdown and high-rate organic loading management.
● Further Purification (Second Sedimentation Tank): Treated water flows into the secondary sedimentation vessel to facilitate advanced solid-liquid separation and effluent clarification.
● Nutrient Removal (A2/O Tanks): Two sets of Anoxic-Oxic (A2/O) tanks employ advanced biological treatment cycles for enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal, ensuring compliance with strict environmental discharge standards.
Comparative Matrix: Municipal Wastewater Technologies
Evaluation Parameter | Center Enamel GFS Bolted Tanks | Cast-in-Place Concrete Basins | Uncoated Welded Steel Tanks |
Corrosion & Chemical Resistance | Permanent glass enamel fusion resists municipal acids, hydrogen sulfide, and moisture | Moderate; vulnerable to concrete carbonation, acid etching, and structural seepage | Poor; unprotected carbon steel corrodes rapidly in moist sewage environments |
Installation Speed & Efficiency | Rapid modular bolted assembly completed in weeks | Slow civil construction requiring extensive framing, pouring, and curing | Slow field erection involving complex manual welding and site coatings |
Volumetric Scalability | High; modular bolted panels allow seamless future capacity expansion | Permanent monolithic structure; impossible to expand without total reconstruction | Rigid structure; expanding capacity requires complex field cutting |
Expected Lifespan & Standards | 30 to 40+ Years; manufactured under strict ISO 9001 and AWWA D103 guidelines | 30 to 50 Years (subject to structural concrete degradation) | 15 to 25 Years (requires recurring interior recoating maintenance) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the daily treatment capacity of the Ghana Domestic Sewage Treatment Project?
A: The project is engineered to handle a daily domestic wastewater treatment volume of 1,800 m³/day.
Q: What specific reactor types and tank sizes were supplied by Center Enamel?
A: Center Enamel supplied a UBF tank (11.46 x 9.6m), a second sedimentation tank (14.52 x 4.8m), and two sets of A2/O tanks featuring outer dimensions of 20.64 x 6.6m and inner dimensions of 9.17 x 6.6m.
Q: Why are Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks chosen for municipal sewage projects?
A: GFS tanks combine the structural strength of steel with the inert corrosion resistance of porcelain enamel glass, providing long-term protection against aggressive municipal wastewater and reducing maintenance overhead.
Q: What international standards govern Center Enamel's manufacturing process?
A: Center Enamel manufactures all GFS storage tanks and reactors in strict compliance with international benchmarks, including ISO 9001 quality certification and relevant global environmental regulations.
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