wash water treatment

July 17, 2024
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Robustly designed and manufactured for commercial and industrial washing applications, our heavy-duty, multi-
stage, closed loop treatment systems treats the wash water so it can be used continuously without any discharge to
the sewer or surroundings. Many companies choose to haul this water away, but a more efficient way of removing
this cost is by recycling and reusing the water.

Stage 1 – Solids Settling

Most commercial washing operations produce a lot of solids so the first stage of our filtration process is the solids handling system. We help you develop site-specific solutions to eliminate as many solids as possible before the water goes to the next stage of filtration. Solutions include sumps, basins, trenches or screening systems that are custom-designed sized to fit your facility restrictions, washing processes and maintenance procedures.

Trench for Handling Commercial Washing Basin for Solids Handling Systems
Solids Handling Trench System Solids Handling Basin System

Stage 2 – Oils & Solids Separation 

After the coarse solids settling, the water is processed through a multi-compartment stainless steel clarifier oil-water separator, which separates out smaller suspended solids, oil and water. In the first compartment, free oils float to the surface.  In the second section, the stainless steel clarifying plates remove coarse amounts of oil and as much Total Suspended Solids (TSS) as possible.  The angles of the non-clogging plates are 55° which allows solids to slide down the plates into the solids hopper, where they can easily be pumped out.   Next, the water goes through our coalescing media which removes essentially 100% of all free and dispersed non-emulsified oils so the FOG effluent concentration can be as low as 5 ppm.

Stainless Steel Oil Water Separator Design Coalescing Media Filtration System
SPT-10 Clarifier Oil Water Separator SPT-30 Clarifier Separator with Pump & Control

Stage 3 – Water Filtration, Odor Reduction & Polishing

After the clarifier oil-water separator, the water is pumped though several filtration steps including multi-media (sand, gravel, anthracite), blended activated carbon, polishing filter, and corona discharge ozone. These filters reduce odors and any contaminants to fewer than 10 microns in size, including emulsified oils, waxes, and other volatile organic compounds. Media, carbon, ozone and water storage volumes are typically customized to meet your particular application.

Closed Loop System Features

  • Non-Ferrous Construction – Stainless Steel, PVC, Fiberglass
  • Fully-Automatic, pre-wired
  • Multi-Stage / Multi-Pass Filtration
  • Clarifier Separator System
    • Stainless Steel Clarifier Oil/Water Separator with 55° Hopper
    • Advanced European coalescing media designed to remove oil droplets greater than 20 microns
    • Electric or Air Diaphragm pump with controller
  • Closed Loop Filtration System
    • Automated Self-Cleaning Multi-Media and Carbon Fiberglass Filter Tanks
    • Heavy-duty, high efficiency Re-Circulation Pumps
    • Heavy-duty high efficiency Re-Pressurization Pumps
    • Transfer pump to pump water from clarifier separator to system
    • Heavy-duty Ozone System to control odors (up to 32 gms per hour)
    • (2) Poly water storage tanks – UV Protected
    • Sensors and interconnecting Schedule 80 plumbing
    • NEMA-4X  control panel
    • PLC controller for automatic back wash operations
    • All components mounted on heavy-duty stainless steel skid

Depending on the location, many options are available to maximize the efficiency of the wastewater treatment system including:

Optional Features

    • Additional water storage tanks
    • Bag filters
    • Transportable equipment rooms
    • Rain Diverter Systems
    • pH control system
    • TDS monitoring system
    • Electric disk skimmers
    • Automatic sludge dump systems
    • Corrosion protection packages for high salt or corrosive applications
Wastewater Treatment System Wastewater Storage Tanks
CT-65 – 65 GPM Closed Loop Treatment System CT-10 – 10 GPM Closed Loop Treatment System with Tanks & Separator

Typical Closed Loop System Flow Process

Closed Loop System Flow

TYPICAL CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL CT-10/10 CT-35/20 CT-65/50 CT-100*
DESIGN FLOW RATE, GPM 1-10 1-25 10-55 30-100
COALESCING PLATE AREA, SF 41 124 211 400
COALESCING MEDIA, CF 4 8 24 48
CLARIFIER SEPARATOR SIZE, FT (WxLxH) 3 x 7 x 5 3.5 x 8 x 6 4 x 10 x 6 5 x 11 x 7
NON-EMUSIFYING INFLUENT PUMP, GPM MAX 20 50 75 125
MULTI-MEDIA, LBS 300-500 500-1000 2500-2600 3700-4200
ACTIVATED CARBON, CF 4-15 10-40 20-40 40
POLISHING FILTER, SET 1 1 1 1
RECLAIM RE-CIRCULATION PUMP, HP 1.5 1.5 3 5
RECLAIM RE-PRESSURIZATION PUMP, HP 1 3 5 7.5
DIRTY WATER STORAGE VOLUME, GAL 500-750 500-1000 750-1500 1000-2500
CLEAN WATER STORAGE VOLUME, GAL 500-750 500-1000 750-1500 1000-2500
OZONE SYSTEM, GRAMS/HR 8-16 8-32 16-32 32
RECLAIM CONTROL SYSTEM PLC, Automatic, Manual or Off
RECLAIM PUMP FRAME SIZE, FT (WxLxH)
(TANKS ADDITIONAL)
4 x 6 x 6.5 4 x 8 x 8
POWER REQUIREMENTS 208 / 240 V 1 ph   or  208 / 240 / 480 V 3 ph

* LARGER CAPACITY SYSTEMS (200-1500 GPM) ARE AVAILABLE

APPLICATIONS:


February 16, 2022
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In some applications with extensive contamination, a simple oil water separator is simply not enough to treat the water prior to sewer discharge. Our heavy-duty MM-Series treatment systems treat wash water in multiple stages so it can be safely discharged to the sewer or, in many cases, the surroundings.

Stage 1 – Solids Settling 

 

Advanced Technology for treating washwater

Almost all commercial washing operations produce some solids so the first stage of our filtration process is the solids handling system. We help you develop site-specific solutions to eliminate as many solids as possible before running the water through to the next stage of filtration. Solutions include custom-designed sumps, basins, trenches or screening systems.

Stage 2 – Oils & Solids Separation 

After the coarse solids settling, the water is processed through either a multi-compartment stainless steel oil water separator or a stainless steel clarifier oil-water separator, which separates out smaller suspended solids, oil and water. In the first compartment of the clarifier oil water separator, free oils float to the surface.  In the second section, the stainless steel clarifying plates remove coarse amounts of oil from the waste stream and remove as much Total Suspended Solids (TSS) as possible.  The angles of the non-clogging plates are 55° which will allow any solids to slide down the plates into the solids hopper, where they can easily be pumped out.   Finally, the coalescing media removes essentially 100% of all free and dispersed non-emulsified oils so the FOG effluent concentration can be as low as 5 ppm.

Stage 3 – Water Filtration & Polishing

After the clarifier oil-water separator, the water is pumped though a multi-media (sand, gravel, anthracite) filter and then safely discharged to the sewer or surroundings. Processed water passing through the system will be free of substantially all emulsified oils, waxes and other volatile organic compounds with only limited soaps and detergents remaining in the treated water. If needed, a blended activated carbon or a carbon/clay mixture tailored to a particular waste stream can be added as an optional polishing filter.

System Features

  • Non-Ferrous Construction – Stainless Steel, PVC
  • Fully-Automatic, pre-wired
  • Clarifier Separator System
    • Stainless Steel Clarifier Oil/Water Separator with 55° Hopper
    • Advanced European coalescing media designed to remove oil droplets greater than 20 microns
    • Electric or Air Diaphragm pump with controller
  • Discharge Filtration System
    • Automated Self-Cleaning Multi-Media and/or Clay/Carbon Fiberglass Filter Tank
    • Heavy-duty, high efficiency Pump
    • Sensors and interconnecting Schedule 80 plumbing
    • NEMA-4X  control panel
    • PLC controller for automatic back wash operations
    • All components mounted on heavy-duty stainless steel skid

Depending on the location, many options are available to maximize the efficiency of the wastewater treatment system including:

Optional Features

  • Can be configured with existing equipment
  • SCADA and remote monitoring UL/CSA Listing
  • Transportable equipment rooms
  • Rain Diverter Systems
  • Chemical/Acid/Salinity Resistant Pumps & Components
  • pH control system

TYPICAL MM-SERIES SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

MM-10/10

MM-35/20

MM-65/50

MM-100*

DESIGN FLOW RATE, GPM

1-10

1-25

10-55

30-100

COALESCING PLATE AREA, SF

41

124

211

400

COALESCING MEDIA, CF

4

8

24

48

CLARIFIER SEPARATOR SIZE, FT (WxLxH)

3 x 7 x 5

3.5 x 8 x 6

4 x 10 x 6

5 x 11 x 7

NON-EMUSIFYING INFLUENT PUMP, GPM MAX

20

50

75

125

MULTI-MEDIA, LBS

300-500

500-1000

2500-2600

3700-4200

OPTIONAL POLISHING CLAY/CARBON, CF

4-15

10-40

20-40

40

FILTER PUMP, HP

1.5

2

3

5

DIRTY WATER STORAGE VOLUME, GAL

500-750

500-1000

750-1000

1000-1500

CONTROL SYSTEM

PLC, Automatic, Manual or Off

PUMP FRAME SIZE, FT (WxLxH)
(TANKS ADDITIONAL)

3 x 6 x 6.5

3 x 8 x 8

POWER REQUIREMENTS

208 / 240 V 1 ph   or  208 / 240 / 480 V 3 ph

 

* LARGER CAPACITY SYSTEMS (200-1500 GPM) ARE AVAILABLE

 

APPLICATIONS:

 


January 21, 2022
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SPT-75 Clarifier Oil Water Separator
SPT-75 Clarifier Oil Water Separator

We have developed a revolutionary heavy-duty wash and treatment system by integrating our demucking system with our clarifier oil water separator system.

Using low flow pumps, moderate pressure and specialized nozzles, our robustly- designed demucker systems can quickly clean large trucks, tracked vehicles or any heavy equipment caked with mud, clay, ice, or muck – using only 20 gpm of water.

After washing, we can then process this water through our stainless steel clarifier oil water separator to reduce your environmental liabilities. Even though full of solids, oils and grease, our separator will effectively treat this wash water for re-use or discharge. 

Fast and effective cleaning with low water treatment costs – definitely a win-win situation!

Features:

  • High-Efficiency Diaphragm or Multi Stage Pump, 20 GPM @ 850 PSI
  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • NEMA 4X Integrated Control Panel
  • Multi-directional Stream-to-Cone Gun & Industrial grade hose reel
  • Poly water storage tank
  • Stainless steel clarifier separator designed to remove 99% of oil droplets
  • Inclined plates to remove solids
  • Sludge hopper to capture and contain settleable solids
  • Electric or Air diaphragm transfer pump
  • Internal oil storage tank

Optional Features Available:

  • UL Listings
  • Remote Motor Controls
  • Heating Systems
  • Automated Wash Monitors
  • Portable Wash Containment Pad
  • Odor Control Systems
  • Polishing Packs

Reduce your environmental liabilities and get the power of a wash monitor with a fraction of the water usage!

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Pumping System

DTS-20

Max Flow Rate & Pressure          

20 GPM @ 850 PSI

Uses Fresh or Recycled Water

Both

Motor, HP

15

Pump Type

Electric Diaphragm

Controls

Manual/Remote/PLC

Hose

50-75’ L @ ¾” D

Gun/Wand

Handheld Stream-to-Cone

Water Storage

500 Gallon Poly Tank

Industrial Grade Hose Reel

Manual, Spring Rewind, Portable

Electric

120/208/480/575 V 3 PH 50/60 HZ

Approximate Dimensions (with tank)

8’ L x 4’ W x 7’ H

 

 

Clarifier Oil Water Separator

 

Max Flow Rate

20 GPM

Internal Tank Capacity

650 Gallons

Sludge Capacity

27 Gallons

Coalescing Media

6 Cubic Feet

Pump Type

Air or Electric Diaphragm

Controls

Air or Electric Manual/Remote/PLC

Air/Electric

8-14 cfm at 40 psi/120/208/480/575 V 3 PH 50/60 HZ

Approximate Dimensions

8’ L x 3’ 6” W x 6’ H

Demucking Pumps and Custom Piping System
Demucking Pumps and Custom Piping System

April 9, 2018
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MM Series Water Filtration System
MM Series Water Filtration System

The MM-Series Water Treatment System is a complete self-contained, extremely efficient filtration system consisting of a fully automated multi-media filter and carbon polishing filter.

Processed water is initially filtered to contain no particles greater than 40 microns in size. It is then filtered further so that it is free of substantially all emulsified oils, waxes and other volatile organic compounds. Limited soaps and detergents may remain in the treated water. Processed water shall be acceptable to discharge to the sewer.   The carbon or carbon clay mixture can be tailored to meet specific local effluent requirements and adjusted based on the testing results.

The filters are programmed to automatically backwash back to the wash bay using domestic water. It is designed to be simple to operate but very effective in its ability to meet today’s environmental requirements.

STANDARD FEATURES:

  •  Automated Self-Cleaning Multi-Media Deep Bed Filter
  •  Carbon polishing filter
  •  Tailored media to meet compliance standards
  •  High Efficiency Self-priming Filter Pump
  •  Automatic or Manual Control System
  •  PLC controller for back wash operations and valve actuation
  •   Stainless Steel frame
  •   Skid-mounted for easy portability
  •  All controls, and level switches
  •  Low operating and maintenance costs

OPTIONAL FEATURES:

  • Pre-filtration for heavy solids removal
  • Ozone system for odor control
  • PLC control with remote monitoring capability
  • Oil content monitor and alarm
  • pH control system
  • U.L. Listing
  • Can be installed in portable equipment room or trailer

MM-SERIES SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL: MM-5 MM-10 MM-35 MM-65 MM-100
FLOW RATE 5 gpm 10 gpm 35 gpm 65 gpm 100 gpm
FILTER PUMP 3/4 hp 1 hp 2 hp 3 hp 5 hp
 INLET 2” 2” 2” 2” 2”
 OUTLET 1” 1” 2” 2” 2”
WEIGHT  (lbs.) 450 500 600 700 800
 CONTROL SYSTEM Automatic or Manual Control
 FILTRATION Multi-Media Deep Bed Filter
 WATER POLISHING Carbon Deep Bed Filter
UTILITIES 3 phase 240/480/575 V 60 Hz or single phase 230V

September 14, 2010
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How can inclined plate clarifiers help me save money?

Inclined Plate Clarifier
Our Inclined Plate Clarifiers are designed to precipitate and remove suspended material in water.

Our Inclined Plate Clarifiers are designed to precipitate and remove suspended material in water. The IPCL Systems employ the use of a series of plates inclined at an angle of 55°. This specialized design allows it to perform all of the functions of a conventional solids contact clarifier at a fraction of the space and cost.
Features & Benefits

  • Low installation and maintenance costs
  • Easily installed indoors
  • Minimal start-up / re-start time
  • Occupies less floor space
  • Minimal field labor required to install

Performance

  • Excellent removal of suspended solids down to 1 ppm
  • Up to 1300 sq ft of plate surface area
  • Effective removal of hard to settle solids such as colloids
  • Ability to produce up to 3% – 5% concentrated sludge

 

Model Number of Plates Length (feet) Width (feet) Height (feet) Flow Rate (GPM)*
WB-IPCL-10 18 4 3 5.3 10
WB-IPCL-20 19 5.5 4.5 7.5 20
WB-IPCL-50 29 6.75 4.5 9 50
WB-IPCL-65 29 7 5.5 9.3 65
WB-IPCL-100 42 8.5 5.5 9.3 100
WB-IPCL-150 42 9 6.5 11 150
WB-IPCL-200 45 9.3 7.5 12 200
WB-IPCL-250 50 10.75 7.5 13 250
WB-IPCL-300 59 11.5 8.5 13.5 300

*Other flow rates and sizes are available.


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