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Put the Breaks on Wastewater Emulsions

From Biomin, Inc.
 

 

Emulsions in wastewater pose a vexing problem for facilities attempting to recycle water and stay in compliance with permissible discharge limits. But the challenges are no less formidable for routine maintenance. The removal of emulsions, a major constituent of which are fats, oils and greases (FOGs), is necessary to prevent them from depositing on pipes and fouling filtration media.

Not even facilities that use crossflow membranes are exempt from the problems caused by emulsions. While fouling may be eliminated, the concentrate that accumulates during processing remains to be dealt with. The concentrate coats evaporator heating elements, requiring frequent cleanup and disposal. Cost factors weigh in, with charges for hauling water ranging from 15¢ to more than $1 per gallon.

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Topics of Interest
Emulsions in wastewater pose a vexing problem for facilities attempting to recycle water and stay in compliance with permissible discharge limits. But the challenges are no less formidable for routine... (Read More)
Water-soluble fluids and emulsion fluids have a high dilution or very low concentration and include high water content fluids (HWCF). Soluble oil fluids form an emulsion when mixed with water. The... (Read More)
High water content fluids (HWCF), high water base fluids (HWBF), 5-95 fluids or ISO HFA fluids are water soluble fluids used at very high dilution rates or very low concentration levels (i.e., ~ 90 to... (Read More)
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