Water Treatment

According to Global Newswire, a research and market data specialist, the industrial wastewater treatment market is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate, CAGR, of 6.8% from 2021 through 2028. This increase is attributed to a combination of several factors, including:

• Increasing urbanization and industrialization
• Increasing global energy demand
• Declining freshwater resources
• Increasing prevalence of waterborne diseases
• Rising focus on the quality of water and effect to public health

Stringent governmental regulations along with the global increase in industrial demand are key factors contributing to the growth of the industrial wastewater treatment market

Industrial Water Treatment

Water is a valuable resource in many industrial processes and is used for many purposes such as heating and cooling or for use as a cleaning agent with or without solvents. Ultrapure water (UPW) is required in the semiconductor industry in large amounts and is normally produced using reverse osmosis. There is a wide range of different uses for industrial water, which require different treatment options based on the water quality, the source, and the process. Treating industrial wastewater is equally important due to the threat of pollution and environmental contamination, and potential harm to human health.

Safe and efficient industrial water treatment allows for the recycling and reuse of this valuable resource in a wide range of markets and applications. Two of the most common industrial applications which utilize water as an important resource include Boiler water and Cooling water. Choosing the right pump and process equipment for these applications improves overall operational efficiencies, water quality, process quality, and plant safety.

Industrial Water Treatment Process

While each industrial application will have unique specifications in its process design and water usage, industrial water will need to be treated based on water source conditions and the quality of water required. The overall process for industrial water treatment includes removing content, such as through filtration of particles and adding content, such as dosing with disinfectants. A more detailed overview includes utilizing the right pump process equipment for each step of the water treatment process:

• Intake
• Aeration
• Flocculation and coagulation
• Particle and substance removal
• Disinfection
• Stabilization
• Distribution
• Control systems

Illinois Process Equipment, IPE, is a leading Midwest supplier of high-quality pumps and process equipment, offering value-added services which set us apart from other pump suppliers. We offer full system design, installation, testing, and repairs from experienced process technicians with in-depth expertise in process equipment system design in a wide range of markets and applications.

Industrial Boiler Water Treatment

Operating pumps and process equipment for industrial boiler water treatment poses unique challenges to achieving safe and reliable operation. Water treatment and boiler systems must operate in environments of excessive heat, where poor visibility could exist due to overhead piping and equipment, and caustic-based chemicals can be present. The technicians at IPE custom-designed a boiler water treatment system for a steel mill customer that provided a solution to each of these challenges. Learn more in this Case Study: Chemical Dosing for Boiler Water Treatment with Custom Cabinets.

IPE offers quality Grundfos pumps with proven success in industrial water treatment for boiler systems, including dosing and multistage pumps, end-suction pumps, and control systems.  Grundfos offers high-tech control systems such as frequency converters for speed control, pump control with Grundfos GO Remote, MP and MPC controllers, and remote management. The technicians at IPE provide full system design and installation and help you choose the right pumps for your process.

Industrial Cooling Water Treatment

Treating industrial water in cooling systems is critical to prevent contamination and corrosion of equipment, to reduce chemical consumption, preserve water and optimize operations. Cooling towers can be a breeding ground for bacteria, which, left untreated, grows into a big problem that causes oxidation and corrosion of equipment. Microbial treatment prevents bacteria build-up and premature equipment failure.

Water in cooling towers also becomes contaminated by dissolved solids such as chloride, calcium, silica, and magnesium that are left behind as water evaporates. It is important to monitor and control the amount of water contaminated with dissolved solids that is expelled from the system for proper replenishment with makeup water. Choosing the right pump and process equipment to provide consistent biocide dosing is important to maximize efficiency in industrial operations utilizing cooling water.

IPE offers quality pumps and process equipment such as Grundfos pumps and equipment for cooling systems. Treating industrial water in cooling systems includes the use of single-stage, multi-stage, and dosing pumps for optimum efficiency in all stages of water treatment, including the cooling tower, the chiller, and circulation.

Water is an extremely valuable resource in many industrial processes and requires safe and efficient handling for overall plant and process efficiencies. Each industry has specific requirements regarding the quality of water, the pollutants that must be handled and the additives required for the process. Preserving this valuable resource with proper water treatment and recycling makes it critical to choose the right type of pump system, devices, and controls for a safe, efficient, and secure water treatment process.