From water to waste management, IFAT 2024 Munich (May 13–17) offers visitors insights and innovative solutions on a wide range of topics in the field of environmental technologies. From recycling methods and digitization strategies to material-flow management, the focus is on opportunities and challenges for industries, municipalities and public authorities. In addition to the more than 3,300 exhibitors in 18 halls, the program at IFAT is both highly varied and highly specialized. The Green Stage is the central point for exhibitors, start-ups and cross-industry topics. The Blue Stage focuses on water, sustainable and climate-adapted water management, water reuse and energy-efficient wastewater treatment plants. The Orange Stage highlights circular economy and resource efficiency, material-flow management, as well as municipal technology and waste management. The Spotlight Areas focus on one topic: plastics and battery recycling, hydrogen in the circular economy or the digitalization of water management.
The following is a small selection of some of the products being exhibited at IFAT Munich.
Total solids measurement on primary sludge
The MicroPolar LB 566 measuring system (photo) determines the total solids content of sludge, which facilitates the calculation and optimizes the use of polymers and flocculants. During further thickening of the sludge, flocculants are added to the process, which leads to optimized dewatering grades. The LB 566 is a microwave transmitter that measures reliably the dry matter content and offers excellent accuracy. Representative measurement results are achieved due to the fact that the entire material flow in the pipeline is detected, even for large pipeline diameters. Hall C1, Stand 511 — Berthold Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Wildbad, Germany