751841New solutions for energy reduction in the treatment of effluents from the pClosedVouchersInnovate UKUK paper and food sectors generate large volumes of wastewater which is largely treated using aerobic activated sludge (AS). Companies with on-site AS treatment incur high aeration energy costs to ensure complete treatment. Strathkelvin Instruments has developed its ASP-Con instrument to minimise aeration energy yet meet consents, delivering ~30% energy savings in municipal AS plants. With specific niche market penetration, similar figures are achievable in paper and food sectors.