5 ways in which Marel helps save water

Among the Marel priorities when designing the SmartStack transport modules of the ATLAS live bird handling system, were that it should be easy to clean thoroughly, that the system developed to clean it should use water effectively.
The module, which consists of a variable number of self-nesting trays, has no frame to wash. The trays themselves have no blind spots, while the automatic washing system boasts clever nozzle design and positioning, ensuring extremely economical water use.
Marel has substantially reduced the risk of cross-contamination between flocks and has done this sustainably.

A typical automatic evisceration department contains a number of carrousel machines, which must be thoroughly washed down at the end of each shift. Water usage is not the only important consideration here. Many processing plants now work virtually round the clock, leaving ever less time for hygiening between shifts.
When designing its carrousel machines, Marel has given a lot of thought to speed and ease of cleaning. Today’s carrousel machines are now of open construction with oblique surfaces and no blind spots. Cleaning them thoroughly is an operation now done quickly and efficiently.
Marel offers closed vacuum transport systems for the dry removal of all evisceration room waste.

Marel Water Treatment can supply all equipment to treat all effluent from a poultry processing plant to whatever level local requirements demand.
The company offers primary, secondary and tertiary treatment as well as sludge treatment systems. These systems allow processors to meet all regulatory requirements.
Once treated, it is now safe to discharge effluent into sewer, surface water or the local river, even to use it for crop irrigation.
Possibly the best solution of all is to recycle this water for use in the processing plant itself. This replaces the need for a feed of fresh water and reduces the plant’s water usage footprint, a win-win solution for both processor and the environment alike.