The process is simple. You run a polyacrylate test. We supply a pretty simple test to do this. All that is needed is a colorimeter. Hach, LaMotte, B&L, Pyxis or any other manufacturer. Our test will have 2 separate reagents.  Once you know the concentration, that will determine the dose of the coagulant. The coagulant is then fed to the influent stream to knock out the polymer. The best way to feed the product is with a peristaltic pump paced from a flow meter. The Watson Marlow Q-Dos pumps are the easiest and best to use for this (in my opinion). The pump feeds the coagulant based on wastewater flow. You will need approximately 30 seconds for the reaction to complete. 2 minutes is ideal.  The treated water may be sent to a DE filter before going to your UF or you could send it directly to the UF as you currently have things configured. I prefer the DE pre-filter to decrease the overall load on the UF. If you have a clarifier in your system, you may eliminate the DE filter. You may send me a line drawing of your WWTP and I can mark it up for you. email: Scheurman.terry@appliedspecialties.com

Published January 29, 2019 14:43 by Terry Scheurman, President at Applied Specialties, Inc.