Challenge Projects on Low Energy Treatment Schemes for Water Reuse, Phase 1 - WateReuse-10-06

Objective: The WateReuse Research Foundation is seeking proposals for funding conceptual studies of innovative new process schemes as alternatives to conventional aerated activated sludge that can reduce energy consumption, improve rates of pollutant removal or transformation, and reduce the footprint of water reuse facilities. The goal of the full effort is to conceptualize and evaluate alternatives to energy intensive aerated activated sludge systems for providing suitable water for one or more reuse applications, ranging from irrigation to cooling tower water to pretreatment for reverse osmosis or other reuse treatment processes.

This request for proposals is for the first phase of a two-part effort. Phase 1 will be a conceptual development of viable energy reduction approaches. Phase 2 will be a refinement and confirmation of a concept through modeling, pilot, or demonstration testing.

The total amount of funding available for the first phase of the effort is $100,000. The Foundation anticipates funding approximately four projects with a maximum funding level for any single project of $25,000.