High Efficiency Drum Screens for Broome Nth WRP Improves Operational Performance

Recently the Broome North Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRP) was upgraded to enable it to treat all of Broome’s wastewater. This will cater for the town’s long-term population growth, and deliver environmental, community and tourism benefits.

The project will ensure the protection of Roebuck Bay and secure a supply of non-potable water to keep Broome’s open spaces green, delivering long term water security to the town well beyond 2050.

Project Highlights

• 3 x HUBER RPPS Inclined Drum Screens with integrated screenings washing and compaction were provided in free standing stainless steel channels
• PWWF of 162 L/s per screen
• 1200mm drum diameter
• 3mm perforations provide double the screenings capture over the existing system, leading to an increase in downstream operational efficiency with less maintenance costs  
• All 316SS fabrication, including the drum and internal screw

Benefits

• High efficiency screening with 85%+ capture rates
• Integrated screening washings and compaction simplifies process train
• Duty/duty/standby arrangement
• Free standing stainless steel channels to reduce site installation time

HUBER’s RPPS is an inclined drum screen that is used to screen solids, plastics, and rags from wastewater. It includes integrated screenings washing and compaction and the system operates automatically. For further information please contact Hydroflux Epco on 1300 417 697 or visit www.hydrofluxepco.au

About Hydroflux

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.