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pH Systems Selection and Design Considerations
Presented By: Jim PearsonBurt Process Equipment404 Middlesex RoadTyngsboro, MA 01879(978) 649-9660 Fax 978 649 [email protected]
October 12, 2007
pH TheorypH (H+) (OH-)0 1.0 0.00000000000001
1 0.1 0.0000000000001
2 0.01 0.000000000001
3 0.001 0.00000000001
4 0.0001 0.0000000001
5 0.00001 0.000000001
6 0.000001 0.00000001
7 0.0000001 0.0000001
8 0.00000001 0.000001
9 0.000000001 0.00001
10 0.0000000001 0.0001
11 0.00000000001 0.001
12 0.000000000001 0.01
13 0.0000000000001 0.1
14 0.00000000000001 1.0
Ion Concentration, Mol/L
•At pH 7.0, the concentration of H+ equals the concentration of OH-, both 10 –7
•pH 6.0 has 10x the concentration of H+ as pH 7.0
•pH 5.0 has 100x the concentration of H+ as pH 7.0
•pH 4 has 1000x the concentration of H+ as ph 7.0
•Acids are characterized by excess H+, pH 0 - <7
•Caustics are characterized by excess OH-, pH >7 – 14
•Neutral water pH = 7
pH Theory
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14+413 +354 +295 +236 +177 +118 +59 00 -59 -118 -177 -236 -295 -354 -413
Acids Bases
Chart shows mV values generated by a glass measuring electrode at 25° C
Beware of HF Acid!
•Hydrofluoric Acid will quickly destroy a pH electrode.
•pH affects the aggressiveness of the Fluoride.
•In very acidic solutions, only a few ppm will quickly attack the glass.
•In high pH solutions (pH 10-11), Fluoride in low concentrations can be
handled.
Beware of DI Water!
•Deionized water acts as a vacuum against the high concentration of ions in the electrode. This
causes rapid depletion – short lifespan of the electrode.
•In addition, high velocity of DI water across the glass membrane will cause a static charge on the
surface, resulting in an erroneous low pH reading.
•DI water has poor buffering capabilities therefore, small doses of acids or caustics can
result in large swings in the pH.
System Components
pH Probe Care
Clean with a dilute solution of HCL or with NAOH
Calibrate monthly to determine depletion of reference solution
Use HF resistant pH electrodes when applicable
Proportional Control
Advantages:
•More precise pH adjustment control
•Reduction in reagent costs
•Avoids set-point overshoots
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
NAOH Pump Speed
H2SO4 Pump
Speed
pH Units
Limestone Chip Vs. Reagent Chemical Systems
ADVANTAGES• Inexpensive Capital Cost
• Low Maintenance
• May Be Suitable For Multiple Drains At Low Volume
DISADVANTAGES• Only One-way pH Adjustment
(to raise pH)• Failure To Adjust pH Without
Notice When Chips Are Exhausted
• Failure To Adjust pH Of Concentrated Dumps
• May Clog Due To Debris Entrapment
• May Generate Bacterial Growth, Odor, And Health Risk
• Chip Maintenance And Disposal Is Costly Requiring System Shutdown
• High Risk Of Non-compliance
Reagent Treatment System
Single Stage
Adjust pH in either direction reducing non-compliance risk
Improved odor control
Less retention time required resulting in smaller treatment tanks
System shutdown is generally not required for maintenance
System Type SelectionBatch Vs. Continuous
Why Select Batch over Continuous?
•pH of effluent should never be out of discharge permit compliance! Batch systems are best for this.
•Batch systems are practical when entire waste stream can be collected in holding tank for treatment.
•Most batch systems utilize two tanks so that when one tank is being treated the other is collecting effluent from processes.
Considerations
•Batch systems require an operator to monitor the neutralization and dump process unless fully automated.
•Not a good choice for large flows.
Why Select Continuous over Batch?
•Waste stream volume is large enough to require oversized holding tanks.
Considerations
•Possible discharge that is out of spec with permit levels.
•Safeguards are required to monitor system condition.
Other Considerations
• Consider dual stage (two treatment tanks) systems for high-flow applications, when chemical concentration discharges are elevated, when effluent discharge limits are tight, and for waste streams that are predominately ultra-pure water.
• Pre-buffering ultra-pure water will aid in the neutralization process. This can be accomplished by adding limestone or metering in sodium carbonate.
• Stagnant pH systems with a pH below 7.0 have a tendency to release H2S (hydrogen sulfide) gas. In cases where systems sit for extended periods of time, a city water flush line is recommended.
UL ListedControl Panels
In July 2002 BPE received its UL 508A certification from Underwriters Laboratories. The UL 508A Standard is used to evaluate Enclosed Industrial Control Panels and certifies that the components and construction comply with the applicable NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70 guidelines. The certification insures that a panel marked with the UL label is built with UL listed or UL registered components and that the construction is compliant with the Type requirement for the enclosure.
Flow EstimationAssumptions:
Lab Sink = 1 GPM
Cup Sink = .5 GPM
Actual Usage is 25% to 35%
15 To 20 Minute Detention Time (in some cases more time is required).
Sample Calculation:
50 Lab Sinks = 50 GPM
50 Cup Sinks = 25 GPM
75 Total GPM X 30% Actual Usage = 22.5 GPM
22.5 GPM X 15 Minute Detention Time = 337.5 Gallon Treatment Tank(s) Required.
Note: Animal cage and dish washers have not be calculated into the above example. These devices should be considered when sizing the system due to their elevated instant flow.
The Batchmaster system offers an Inherently Safe feature as a hybrid continuous/batch design. A shut-off valve diverts effluent when pH is out-of-specification. The Inherently Safe feature is
available as an option on Single and Dual Stage Systems and pH Plus Modules.
Batchmaster Neutralization
System Components
Typical Single Stage System control panel with circular chart recorder.
Reagent tank and metering pumps used in a Dual Stage System.
• Designed and Assembled by BPE• NEMA Rated • Digital Microprocessor Based
Controllers• Explosion Proof Rated Panels• Programmable Logic Controllers or Relay Logic• PC Interfaces
Features
• Duplex Pump Controls• pH / Flow Monitoring and Recording• Waste Treatment Systems• Automatic Process Systems
Applications
Control Panels
• Wide range of flow and head capabilities• Rugged acid, caustic, and solvent Resistant Construction• Sumps constructed of Polypropylene, polyethylene, stainless
steel, and FRP• Corrosion resistant pump – CPVC, polypropylene, stainless
steel, Teflon, and other materials• Standard models in polypropylene (PPS) and polyethylene
(PES)• Stainless steel models for use in intrinsically safe environments• Automatic pump control• Simplex and duplex design• Standard and custom sizes
Pump Transfer Stations
Pump Selection
BPE standard pump transfer stations come with vertical centrifugal pumps designed for use with corrosive chemistries. When selecting a pump consider the following:
•Required TDH
•Chemistry to be pumped
•Class1, Div. 2 requirements
•Wash-down conditions
Tank Selection
BPE fabricates standard and custom sumps out of Polypropylene, Polyethylene, FRP, and Stainless Steel.
Consider the following when selecting a sump:
•Temperature
•Chemical compatibility
•Volume
•Specific gravity
•Footprint
Burt Process Partial Customer List
Pharmaceutical /Biotech• Merck
• Pfizer
• Johnson & Johnson
• Bristol Meyers Squibb
• Smith Kline Beecham
• Bayer
• AstraZeneca
• Millenium
• Genzyme
• Genetics Institute
• Human Genome Sciences
Electronics• IBM
• Corning
• Sanmina / Hadco
• Teradyne
• Raytheon
• National Semiconductor
• Fairchild• Olin Microelectronics
Other• Tiffany
• Pratt & Whitney
• Harvard University
• Mass. General Hospital
• Ionics / Toray
• Stonyfield
• Kodak
• Polaroid
BURT PROCESS EQUIPMENT can offer service contacts on all of its manufactured products as well as provide installation and startup assistance. With 3 dedicated service vans and 4 full
time service technicians, BPE can provide the support for today’s complicated process tooling and wastewater treatment systems.
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