Alkalinity is one of the most important tasks to take place in a water or wastewater treatment plant. Also known as pH, and it is the measure of free hydrogen in water. Controlling the pH is important for every single process in a wastewater treatment plant to ensure the quality of the water. Read on…
A weight feeder is an equipment used to feed material volumetrically while at the same time weighing it, and can be used for both granular and powdered solids. There are different types of weight feeders available for different purposes. The following are the main details you should know before selecting the right weight feeders. WHAT…
How Sodimate’s silo Arch Breaker & Feeder ZDM 400 helped the Greenville Utilities Comission Water Treatment Plant achieve 100% efficiency in Powdered Activated Carbon injection The Water Treatment Plant’s previous discharge system, using vibrating bin activators, caused the PAC to jam the gearbox twice daily, required the replacement of belts and pulleys every 2 weeks…
Wastewater treatment is the process by which wastewater is treated to make it usable in applications like industrial processes, irrigation, and even recreation. This helps maintain the environmental flow of water, with the by-products or sludge generating nutrients and energy. Sludge is the main by-product of wastewater treatment, and it’s typically a mix of trace…
Veolia operates the Dieppe wastewater treatment plant, located in Rouxmesnil-Bouteilles, France. The agglomeration community of the Dieppe region takes all necessary measures to ensure the quality of the effluents discharged into its wastewater system. The Dieppe wastewater treatment plant is currently the third largest in the region after Le Havre and Rouen. It also collects…
Bulk handling safety is a crucial part of the bulk material industry. This is because it helps ensure that processes are carried out safely and effectively. All people involved with the supervision of material handling processes must be aware of existing risks and be committed to taking the necessary safety measures. Without proper care, several…
Glass has a wide range of applications throughout the world, but just how does it get manufactured? The process involves combining the main components, which are soda, limestone, and, of course, silica sand. The higher the quantity and chemical purity of silica in the sand for glassmaking, the better the quality of the glass produced, both…