SPI is pleased to share a comprehensive update from our recent visit to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. From July 22 to 26, Ana Fernandes and Andre Almeida travelled to Roorkee to evaluate the Pilot Sites 2 and 7, which are central to the SARASWATI 2.0 project.
The visit began with a crucial meeting at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, where we had the opportunity to discuss the project with Prof. Absar Kazmi, the primary partner managing both pilot sites. Prof. Kazmi’s extensive experience and detailed briefings provided a valuable context for our site evaluations and underscored the strategic importance of these pilot projects.
At Pilot Site 7, our focus was on the Cambi sludge digestion technology. Prof. Vinay, who leads the research at this site, delivered an insightful presentation on the technology’s development and its application within the SARASWATI 2.0 project. Cambi technology represents a significant advancement in sludge digestion and sewer water recycling, offering notable improvements over traditional methods used in India. Prof. Vinay detailed the trials and successes encountered, highlighting Cambi’s unique advantages and its potential for wider adoption in wastewater management.
Following this, we turned our attention to Pilot Site 2, where PhD fellow Ghazal Srivastava provided an extensive overview of the C-Tech Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) technology. Ghazal’s presentation covered the technology’s development, implementation challenges, and its role in enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. The data and performance metrics reviewed demonstrate the technology’s substantial potential for future development and application.
This visit was instrumental in providing a clearer picture of the progress and challenges associated with these technologies. The insights gained will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the SARASWATI 2.0 project.
We extend our sincere thanks to Prof. Kazmi, Prof. Vinay, and Ghazal Srivastava for their invaluable contributions and cooperation. We are enthusiastic about continuing our collaboration and advancing these innovative solutions in wastewater treatment.
