The process of Thermal Hydrolysis is not only both a process for reducing the volume of sludge and to reduce its disposal costs, but also a process of enhancing the value of the final product. With thermal hydrolysis, in fact, the complete elimination of pathogens is achieved, with the sanitization of the sludge, while its dehydratability is increased.

A significant increase in biogas production in the subsequent digestion stage and a reduction in digester volume by thermal destruction of organic biomass are also achievable.