KBR Partners with RMIT to Advance Wastewater Treatment Innovation
KBR Inc. has partnered with RMIT University to innovate wastewater treatment plant design. The collaboration addresses varying wastewater sludge consistencies, impacting pipe and pump sizing. A full-sized field lab at Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant collected real-time data to develop a design toolkit for improved energy efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The project involves Melbourne Water, Monash University, the University of Melbourne, and CSIRO, highlighting cross-sector collaboration benefits. Disclaimer: This AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and not financial, investment, or legal advice.
KBR Inc. has entered into a partnership with RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, to innovate wastewater treatment plant design. This collaboration addresses the challenge of varying wastewater sludge consistencies, which impact the sizing of pipes and pumps in treatment facilities. By establishing a full-sized field lab at Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant, the research team collected real-time data to develop a design toolkit aimed at improving energy efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in wastewater treatment. The project also involves Melbourne Water, Monash University, the University of Melbourne, and CSIRO, demonstrating the benefits of cross-sector collaboration in delivering practical solutions for the water industry. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. KBR Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on November 25, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
