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 FAST® Systems, the
commercial equipment division of Smith & Loveless,
Inc., specializes in sewage treatment systems for the
marine and offshore industries. All FAST®
units are fully certified by USCG under U.S. and IMO
regulations. Click here for MarineFAST® Design Guidelines.
FAST (Fixed Activated
Sludge Treatment) is a
unique and patented wastewater treatment process. It is
the result of many years of research, and
continuous marine service aboard vessels of all
types. Microorganisms normally found in sewage grow
on fixed Media in an oxygen-rich environment and use
incoming sewage as food. The process produces a clear,
odorless effluent in one step.
 The water in the Media Tank is
clear because the microbial culture is attached to the
Media rather than being kept in suspension, as is done
in extended aeration systems. Additionally, FAST
does not require a separate clarifier or settling tank,
thereby eliminating the serious operating problems
associated with clarifiers, such as variable effluent
quality, periodic foul odors and the need for frequent
adjustments.
FAST is inherently self-regulating, with no
adjustments required. The ratio of microorganisms to
sewage is much higher than in extended aeration systems.
This "fly-wheel effect" permits FAST to
handle the wide variations in loading typical of marine
service. Surge loads at change of watch and temporary
changes in crew size do not adversely affect effluent
quality. And, the performance of FAST is not
dependent on the skill of the operator.
FAST will accept and treat any combination of
sewage delivered by the ship's piping system including
conventional and vacuum toilets, laundry, garbage
disposals and showers. Unlike other systems, no
screening, pretreatment or maceration is required.
- Clogging is practically impossible.
- The Media never requires maintenance or
replacement.
- The only maintenance required is replenishment
of the chlorine supply and routine lubrication.
- FAST effluent exceeds all known
standards. Local regulations can change, you can
change trade route or area of operations, but
your FAST system will keep you in
compliance worldwide.
- FAST works equally well in fresh, salt or
brackish water, and accommodates rapid changes
in salinity associated with coastal sailing.
- A wide variety of disinfection methods and FAST
Treatment System accesories are available to
meet your particular treatment requirements.
Our experienced engineering staff will
be pleased to assist you in selecting the best treatment
and transfer system for your vessel. Let us help you
bring your installation into compliance and keep it
there at the the lowest total cost.
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