To optimise its wastewater management, Continental Teves (Mechelen) implemented a separation and evaporation strategy based on Trevi’s audit and engineering. The result: discharge compliance combined with water reuse, leading to measurable savings and operational control.
Challenge
The factory, specialised in ABS components and complete braking systems, produced mixed wastewater with varying levels of contamination. A unified treatment system would be inefficient and unnecessarily costly. Furthermore, tightening discharge requirements demanded better pollutant removal, while the company sought to lower its freshwater consumption.
Solution
Following a detailed wastewater audit by Trevi, the effluent was split into two separate streams. A slightly polluted stream was discharged directly, while a concentrated stream underwent additional treatment. Trevi installed an evaporator system to treat this high-load fraction, allowing the distillate to be reused within the facility. Buffer tanks were added for both the clean and concentrated fractions, along with an oil separator to ensure pre-treatment. After installation and commissioning, Trevi also took on the operational follow-up.
Result
The solution enabled Continental to reduce water consumption and achieve full compliance with discharge regulations. The reuse of distilled water contributed to significant savings, while the modular setup created flexibility for future adjustments. Ongoing follow-up by Trevi ensures the installation continues to operate efficiently and reliably.
