Supporting Sustainable Rendering: Hydroflux Partners with Taranaki Byproducts

Taranaki Byproducts, part of the SBT Group, is one of New Zealand’s leading rendering businesses, converting animal by-products from meat processing into valuable products including tallow and meat and bone meal.

To support increased production and future environmental requirements, Taranaki Byproducts recently engaged Hydroflux to upgrade its existing wastewater treatment plant. Following a detailed assessment of the facility, Hydroflux recommended the installation of a HyDAF® HD100 dissolved air flotation system together with a HUBER Q-PRESS® sludge dewatering system.

The HyDAF® removes suspended solids from the wastewater while allowing beneficial biomass to be returned to the biological treatment process where appropriate. The Q-PRESS® efficiently dewaters excess waste activated sludge, reducing sludge handling and disposal costs.

As part of the project, Hydroflux also undertook detailed process modelling using EnviroSim BioWin® to evaluate the performance of the existing biological treatment system. The modelling assessed both current and future operating conditions and confirmed a staged upgrade strategy capable of accommodating higher hydraulic and organic loads while improving nutrient removal and maintaining compliance with future discharge requirements.

Commenting on the project, Hydroflux CEO Mathew Foster said:

“We’re proud to be working with Taranaki Byproducts on a project that supports both sustainable food production and improved environmental outcomes. By combining detailed process modelling with proven treatment technologies, we’ve developed a staged upgrade strategy that delivers immediate performance improvements while providing a clear pathway for future expansion.”

To learn more on Hydroflux industrials water and wastewater solutions visit www.hydrofluxindustrial.nz or call us on 09 352 2052.

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, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland, and Suva.