The Aquatec Maxcon AquaThickener is a cost-effective gravity sludge thickening solution designed for continuous, reliable operation in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment applications. Engineered for simplicity and durability, the AquaThickener operates 24 hours a day with minimal operator attention, providing an efficient alternative to more complex mechanical thickening systems. 

Key Features

• Continuous gravity thickening process capable of operating 24/7 with minimal operator intervention, unlike mechanical systems requiring constant attendance.
• Ideal for pre-thickening sludge prior to dewatering processes such as belt presses or drying beds. 
• Vertical picket mechanism gently flocculates sludge particles, promoting effective settling and improved thickening performance. 
• Sludge is efficiently scraped to a central hopper for controlled and periodic discharge. 
• Available in centre drive (CD) or peripheral drive (PD) configurations to suit various tank designs and installation requirements.
• Segmented echelon scrapers optimise sludge removal efficiency and adapt to operational conditions. 
• Scrapers mounted on pin joints accommodate floor level variations during installation. 
• Self-lubricating submerged bearings designed for long-term, maintenance-free operation. 
• Durable construction materials including epoxy-coated mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, or composite materials for long service life. 
• Electromechanical torque overload protection ensures reliable operation and equipment safety. 
• Optional polymer dosing can enhance performance but is typically not required, reducing operating costs compared to other mechanical thickening systems. 
• A package AquaThickener option is available with above-ground stainless steel tank and platform for simplified installation and reduced civil costs. 

The AquaBlade is Australia’s only designed and engineered fine bubble diffuser. The Patented Aquablade design has been developed to offer optimal aeration performance and operation through decades of experience & testing. Aquatec Maxcon’s experience in diffuser design began in the 90’s installing 1000’s of imported diffusers including ceramics, EPDM Disks or Tubes. Aquatec Maxcon engineers identified vast improvements could be made to the commonly available imported diffusers and went about designing the Aquablade Strip diffuser. Through extensive R&D utilising the only dedicated testing facility in Australia. The Aquablade range of diffusers has been designed and tested to offer the highest oxygen transfer efficiency and the lowest energy consumption per installation.

Features of the Aquablade include:

• High Oxygen transfer rates, with excellent flow vs backpressure characteristics and class leading turn down ratios, Aquablade is versatile and refined fine bubble diffuser.
• Each assembled diffuser is factory QA tested against flow and backpressure setpoints prior to packing and shipping to site increasing site efficiency during install.
• Local design & aeration sizing. No waiting of overseas support for your diffuser requirements, including local stock holding for spare parts and engineering support.
• Multiple lengths and mounting block configurations available for rectangle or round bioreactors. Suitable for both fixed or removable grid configurations.
• Structural fiberglass base plate, proprietary antimicrobial silicone membrane European & US patents held, offering strength and ultimate performance.
• High oxygen transfer efficiency and turndown ratio to avoid wasting power or overaerating during diurnal peaks.

The Aquablade range of fine bubble diffusers utilises a proven and robust design coupled with a highly efficient proprietary membrane. Offering installation and operational flexibility and local design and spare parts support Aquablades are the trusted high efficiency diffuser solution trusted by hundreds of treatment plants across South East Asia

If your project requires efficient aeration design support and testing, please reach out to our team to discuss Aquablade Blue or Aquablade L design options, as well as discussing fixed or removable grid options available for your project. 

Aquatec Maxcon are the Australian and New Zealand licensees for Haskoning’s Nereda® Aerobic Granular Biomass technology.

Nereda® is a biological wastewater treatment process that utilises compact aerobic granular sludge (AGS) to efficiently treat wastewater with superb settling properties. Within the granules aerobic and anoxic/anaerobic zones co-exist, so that multiple biological processes, including carbon removal, nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorus removal all occur within the granule. The Nereda® process happens in three stages; Simultaneous Fill and Draw, Aeration, and Fast Settling.

The advantages of the Nereda® process are:

• Reduced CAPEX through compact, simple, tank design, with minimal mechanical equipment required
• Reduced OPEX through reduced mechanical equipment and efficient aeration control through the Nereda® Controller
• Fast settling sludge acts as a built in clarification process
• Multiple biological processes in one tank reduces the need for and cost of chemical dosing
• Easy operation through the Nereda® Controller – a web based interface through Haskoning’s AquaSuite technology talking to the site PLC with fully transparent operations – no black box living within the PLC.

UV disinfection is a critical component of modern wastewater treatment, and selecting the right system is essential to ensure compliance and long-term reliability. Trojan UV systems are globally recognised for delivering reliable and validated wastewater disinfection. Across Australia & New Zealand, many municipal and industrial plants rely on Trojan UV to meet discharge compliance and environmental standards.

Trojan Technologies has a validated range of wastewater Ultraviolet disinfection products for a varied range of flows and discharge conditions. From the small Trojan PTP range through to the range of robust Trojan UV3000+, and the flagship Trojan UV Signa all are available in multiple modules, banks and channels to suit your sites specific disinfection application.

As a recognised Trojan UV channel partner for 30 Years, Aquatec Maxcon provides local supply, integration, technical support, and lifecycle services tailored to site-specific operating conditions.

Our extensive capabilities include:

• Engineering and installation support during project design and delivery
• Start-up and commissioning services
• Operator training for safe and efficient system operation
• UV system optimisation to improve performance and reduce operating costs
• Genuine Trojan UV spare parts with local availability