Melbourne Water in Victoria, Australia invites you to join an Innovation Contest for innovative ways to reduce or eliminate Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions (methane and nitrous oxide) from their wastewater treatment plants. This competition gives you the opportunity to submit your ideas to Melbourne Water to reduce emissions and share in a prize pool totaling $200,000 (AUD) if your idea is selected.
Melbourne Water Innovation Competition
INNOVATION COMPETITION: Reducing Scope 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Passionate about fighting climate change? Melbourne Water invites you to join their contest for innovative ways to reduce or eliminate Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions (methane and nitrous oxide) from their wastewater treatment plants.
Melbourne Water in Victoria, Australia makes a vital contribution to the city’s lifestyle by underpinning human health, enhancing community well-being, supporting economic growth and balancing the natural and man-made environment. The organisation is responsible for the supply of affordable, high-quality water, reliable sewerage, healthy waterways, integrated drainage and flood management services and cooler greener spaces, helping make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live.
This competition gives you the opportunity to submit your ideas to Melbourne Water to reduce emissions and share in a prize pool totaling $200,000 (AUD) if your idea is selected. For more information and how to apply please go to: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/innovation-competition
Ideas are welcome in:
A. Emissions measurement and modelling, for example:
• Atmospheric measurement of emissions from the treatment plant
• Measurement of dissolved methane and nitrous oxide in wastewater
• Process computer modelling and identifying key influences on emissions
B. Optimisation of existing wastewater treatment processes, for example:
• Process covers, emission capture and treatment
• Real-time control system for process optimisation to minimise emissions
• Alternative process configurations
• Side-stream nutrient removal that result in emission reduction
C. Wastewater treatment processes of the future, for example:
• Decoupling nitrogen removal from aerobic processes
• Algae processes
• Decentralised treatment
• Anaerobic processes
Evaluation criteria:
• Being conceptually and technically sound
• The solution’s effectiveness
• The relevance and ease of integration into the existing wastewater treatment plants
• Any added value
• Financial viability
• Track record and key personnel experience
Register your early interest in participating in the contest and be advised of key dates by emailing: [email protected]