energy saving sunflower oil store sludge dewatering in south africa

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Should South Africa consider aeration energy use benchmarking exercises for activated sludge plants?
  • Overall, the South African water sector is however encouraged to consider nation-wide aeration energy use benchmarking exercises for activated sludge plants to properly guide municipalities in planning for energy management initiatives.
  • Can BNR activated sludge plants save energy?
  • The current study findings generally illustrate the significant potential energy savings available to the South African wastewater sector through focusing on and prioritising implementation of aeration energy conservation at BNR activated sludge plants.
  • Is sunflower oil a food product in South Africa?
  • South Africa has classified sunflower oil as a basic food product, mainly used for home consumption. A large percentage of the South African sunflower crop is absorbed by the processing industry for conversion to mainly cooking oil. Globally, sunflower production makes up around 8% of the total global vegetable oil production (Konyali 2017).
  • What percentage of South Africa's sunflower crop is absorbed by processing industry?
  • A large percentage of the South African sunflower crop is absorbed by the processing industry for conversion to mainly cooking oil. Globally, sunflower production makes up around 8% of the total global vegetable oil production (Konyali 2017). In South Africa, sunflower is cultivated throughout the country.
  • Why is South Africa a good importer of sunflower seeds?
  • Total sunflower seed production in South Africa is considerably lower than the total consumption, while average yields are approximately 20% below the international average. This has resulted in the country being a net importer of sunflower products that include seed, oil and cake to keep pace with increasing domestic demand of these products.
  • Which sludge management option is best for South Africa?
  • Most agree that the second option i.e., utilising the useful constituents such as carbon and nutrients in the sludge, particularly in support of agricultural practices, is the most viable management option for South Africa.