Corodex to supply vacuum sewerage to Qatalum

Qatalum's smelter will be the largest plant built in one phase

Dubai-based Corodex Electromechanic has won the contract to construct a vacuum sewerage system for the world’s largest aluminum plant in Qatar.

The company is part of the Concorde-Corodex Group.

On completion, Qatalum's smelter will be the largest aluminum plant ever constructed in a single phase. The plant is located at Mesaieed in Qatar, some 40km from the capital Doha.

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The project involves design, supply, and supervision of installation of a vacuum sewerage system, supplied by Roediger Vacuum. The vacuum sewerage network, when completed, will consist of approximately 63 Z75 vacuum chambers, all connected with one central vacuum station with a 5km-long vacuum sewer line.

“This project follows the highest construction standards set by Qatalum,” said Mohanned Awad, business development director, Concorde-Corodex Group.
“The flexibility of the system makes it possible to integrate it with other underground utilities and construct them simultaneously, saving time and cost for all,” he added

The main advantages of this system are that it is environment friendly and has no odors and no exfiltration or infiltration of wastewater into the surrounding area. Also it can be built very fast in comparison to traditional gravity sewerage systems.

Corodex has installed similar systems on Palm Jumeirah and Palm Deira in Dubai, for Al Raha Gardens in Abu Dhabi and other locations in Middle East.

Vacuum sewerage systems are wastewater collection systems. An air stream generated by differential air pressure drives the wastewater toward a vacuum station where the vacuum is generated; the wastewater is collected, and then pumped to a wastewater treatment facility. The system is made up of reliable & durable components that are easy to use and service, with the self cleaning mechanism. Its unique engineering design makes it most suitable for low density population areas, rocky terrains, and coastal development.