Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment is a vital process for protecting our public health, preventing pollution, and allowing water to be repurposed for industrial use. Many Owners and OEM Technology providers rely on Tate Metalworks’ expertise and the quality of our field-erected API tanks and shop-fabricated ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels for storing their process water and effluent treatment equipment.
What is Process Water Treatment?
Process water treatment conditions the water used in industrial or chemical processes so it can be recycled for use again. Process water has various purposes within a facility such as cooling, heating, manufacturing, rinsing, or chemical reactions.
Why treat Process Water?
The treatment of process water ensures the water won’t scale, corrode, ruin equipment, or interfere with product quality by:
- Preventing scaling in boilers and heat exchangers
- Avoiding corrosion in piping and metal parts
- Controlling microbial growth (especially in cooling towers)
- Meeting quality standards for manufacturing or rinsing
- Maximizing equipment lifespan and efficiency
Process Water Treatment Stages
A comprehensive approach is required to treat water for specific industrial uses:
- Pre-Treatment: Removes suspended solids, brackish, and large particles that can clog or damage downstream systems
- Softening: Removes hardness
- Deaeration or Degasification: Removes oxygen and CO₂ that cause corrosion
- Demineralization/Deionization (DI): Removes dissolved ions for ultra-pure water (i.e. in power plants or electronics manufacturing) using ion exchange resins, Reverse Osmosis (RO), or Electrodeionization (EDI).
- Disinfection: Used if water needs to be free from biological contaminants
- pH Adjustment & Chemical Conditioning: Prevents corrosion and scaling
What is Effluent Treatment?
The effluent treatment process (ETP) is similar to process water treatment but designed specifically to treat wastewater (effluent) used in industrial processes before it is discharged back into the environment or repurposed. This is a critical step for compliance with environmental regulations.
Types of Wastewater Treatment Tanks
Tate Metalworks supplies a wide variety of tanks, each designed for specific stages of the wastewater treatment process:
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Industries with Process Water and Effluent Water Treatment
These are just a few of the key sectors that rely on effective water treatment for their operations and environmental responsibility:
- Power Plants
- Chemical Facilities
- Oil & Gas Refineries
- Pulp & Paper
- Coatings
Contact Tate Metalworks
Ready to take the next step in optimizing your industrial wastewater treatment processes? Whether you need robust API tanks for water storage or ASME-certified pressure vessels for various treatment stages, Tate Metalworks is your trusted partner. Contact us today to discuss your specific project requirements and discover how our quality tank fabrication can contribute to the efficiency and longevity of your water treatment systems.
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