Wastewater Management
In 2014, the UN World Water Development Report indicated that more than 80% of used water worldwide is not collected or treated. But with support from wastewater treatment plants, people globally may be able to enjoy the benefits of clean water for years to come. Wastewater should also be purified for health concerns, fisheries and wildlife habitat maintenance, and recreational areas. Air compressors are used to power the treatment equipment.
The industry requires high-quality equipment to power day-by-day operations. It is essential that an air compressor delivers reliability, energy efficiency, easy installation, and low-noise operation. The pneumatic machinery should empower plants to purify water consistently, all to ensure communities can enjoy the high-quality water possible.
There are many applications for air compressors in wastewater treatment, including:
- Back Washing Sand Filtration: Compressed air is used to expand filter beds and break up compact material with ease. Clean backwash water can be pumped in, while loose materials are pushed through the filter and carried away.
- Desalination: Desalination is the process of removing salt from water and enabling a wastewater treatment plant to produce fresh water from seawater or brackish water quickly and efficiently. Compressed air ensures the wastewater treatment plant can remove salt and produce potable water for domestic or municipal use.
- Wastewater disposal: Air compressors are used to power central vacuum systems that drive wastewater disposal. This means wastewater can be collected, drained, and eliminated at the same time.
- Digestion Tank Cleaning and Maintenance: Digestion tanks mix sludge with oxygen to boost gas yield and retention time. It serves a crucial role in wastewater treatment plants.
- Slurry Liquid Pumping: Slurry liquid are found in wastewater treatment plants and can range from tough abrasives to viscous liquids. Slurry liquid pumps can be powered by air compressors, which ensures slurry can remain in suspension while traveling from one tank to another. This eases the transfer process.
- Suction Pressure: Air compressors provide the necessary suction pressure to effectively remove wastewater and clean sewer networks. Wastewater contaminants can also be removed and flushed out periodically through pumps powered by compressed air.
- Wastewater Purification: Compressed air supply pressure needed to maximize oxygen yield to purify wastewater properly.
Contact us today to discuss compressed air solutions for your facility.
