Modular pH Control Systems Produce Clean Water for Concrete Industry

September 20, 2010

WENDELL, N.C., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortrans Inc. announces three new updated pH control and monitoring systems that use CO2 gas to neutralize high pH process water and lower total suspended solids in process water at ready-mixed concrete plants. The Model 5000S pH Control and Monitoring System offers precise pH control, monitoring of pH, and lowers "Total Suspended Solids" of process water contained in pits, settling basins and lagoons. Use of the system will provide clean water that meets the EPA criteria to discharge to the environment or to recycle. The pH Control and Monitoring Systems offer proven technology to enable operators of ready-mixed concrete plants to control the pH and total suspended solids of process water. After the pH is lowered to 7.5 the typical total suspended solids are between 10-18 mg/L without filtration. This enables the facility to meet the pH requirements as well as TSS limits before the water can be released. In addition, the treated water may be recycled to batch concrete, irrigate rock, or for truck rinsing.

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