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Large Petroleum Plant
Net Savings Over $200,000 Annually
One of the largest petroleum refineries in the United States outsources its sludge dewatering and lagoon dredging to one of the top national environmental remediation companies.* The sludge produced from the wastewater treatment facility and lagoon dredging is an oily sludge which is very difficult to dewater. In fact, the facility had to use Perlite in order to belt filter press the sludge into an 11.99 percent cake, which passed the paint filter test making it acceptable to area landfills.
BioCel Technologies approached the facility and was awarded a trial competing against the existing Perlite technology. EcoFiber was added directly to the sludge in 14,000 gallon holding tanks. From the holding tanks, the sludge was pumped to the polymer feed point, and then to the belt filter press.
THE EFFECTS OF EcoFiber CONDITIONING EFFECTED FOLLOW
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With Perlite |
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Improvement |
| Filter Cake (% solids) |
11.9 |
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| Tons of Filter Cake per Dry ton Biosolids |
8.93 |
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| Belt Filter Press Throughput (gpm) |
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| Polymer Consumption (lb/dt) |
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EcoFiber replaced Perlite and increased the filter cake solids from 11.99 percent to 15.54. This correlates to an 18 percent reduction in the amount of filter cake requiring disposal (compared to Perlite treated sludge). In other words, the facility would be paying $222,000 less annually on disposal. Perhaps even more important on an environmental level, the plant reduced the amount of filter cake it sends to landfills by almost 10,000,000 pounds annually.
In addition, polymer consumption was reduced by 25 percent, saving the plant another $27,000 per year. Not included in the savings analysis is the value of increasing the throughput capacity of the belt press from 75 gpm to 150 gpm. Not only does this provide a great deal of operating flexibility, it can mean the difference in a great deal of operational man-hours and/or hefty capital expenditures for additional dewatering equipment.
*The aforementioned plant's name, location, and further details have been withheld at the operating company's request, due to the competitive nature of the dewatering contract industry.
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K-Sorb Eco Particulate
A highly absorbent cellulose product used to absorb an control liquid spills in industrial settings. It is manufactured from recycled cellulose fiber and is non-selective (Eco ) in what it absorbs. It is a non-carcinogenic, low dust alternative to clay, vermiculite, and d. e. Ideally suited for spill cleanup on land, K-Sorb Eco Particulate can absorb 3 to 5 times its weight in liquid spills, making it over 400% move absorbent than clay. A 10 gallon spill would require ne 22 lb. bag of K-Sorb, or 88 lbs, of clay. Lightweight and highly absorbent, K-Sorb Eco Particulate is an excellent choice for solidifying liquids and stabilizing sludge. Its use can reduce inbound transpiration costs and material handling by 75% versus clay, while reducing hauling and disposal cost 40%. It has high btu value (8,484 btu/lb) and qualifies under RCRA for cost effective and permanent disposal as fuel through incineration. Inorganic absorbents such as clay, fly ash, vermiculite, and d. e. do not, making their disposal means more limited and costly. K-Sorb Eco Particulate is available in 22 lb. and 10 lb. bags.
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K-Sorb Eco Fiber
A highly absorbent cellulose product used to solidify liquid waste and stabilize sludge for transportation and disposal on remediation projects such as tank cleanouts, lagoon dredging, and pond closures. This specialty fiber is ideal for absorbing free liquid in roll-off boxes and can be disposed of as a solid waste. K-Sorb also satisfied UPA test requirements (i.e., paint filter and TCLP tests) for waste prior to disposal. K-Sorb Eco Fiber can absorb an amazing 13 to 17 times its weight in water and/or oil, meaning less clay, corn cobs, rice hulls, and lime kiln dust. Not only does K-Sorb Eco Fiber reduce and the amount of waste requiring disposal up t 46%, it is made from 98.5% recycled fiber that otherwise would go to a landfill. Furthermore, this product has 8,484 but/lb and burns to less than 3% ash, making it ideal for incineration projects. Inorganic absorbents such as clay, fly ash, and lime kiln dust do not burn which limits disposal options to more costly methods. K-Sorb Eco Fiber is available tin 30lnbf, and 40 lbs compressed bags measures 18 inches x 22 inches x 12 inches.
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K-Sorb Hydrophobic Fiber
A loose cellulose absorbent which is oleophilic (readily absorbs oil-based liquids) and hydrophobic (does not absorb water). It is used to absorb hydrocarbons, chemicals, oils, and greases on land and on open water. K-Sorb Hydrophobic Fiber is an excellent choice for solidifying chemical waste and stabilizing oil-based sludge prior to transportation and/or disposal. K-Sorb Hydrophobic Fiber effectively separates free oils from water and can be used to remove contaminants from shores, lakes, rivers, ports, marinas, lagoons, and ponds. It passes US EPA Paint Filter Test Method 9095A after absorbing 13 times its weight (1.8 gallons per lb) in oils, making it much more cost efficient than other cellulose absorbents, sphagnum peat moss, and polypropylene. K-Sorb Hydrophobic's high capillary wicking action instantly attracts hydrocarbons, locking them into its hollow fibers and allows for quick cleanup before the spill spreads. K-Sorb Hydrophobic fiber passes the TCLP and prevents the leaching problems associated with clay, d. e., and polypropylene. Once saturated with hydrocarbons it has absorbed, K-Sorb Hydrophobic's additional 9,809 but/lb and low ash content make it an exceptional candidate for disposal as an alternative fuel source at cement kilns, fossil fuel plants, and traditional incinerators. This product is available in 30 lb. compressed bags measures 18 inches x 22 inches x 12 inches
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K-Sorb Hydrophobic Particulate
A densified version of K-Sorb Hydrophobic Fiber. It has the same characteristics as the fiber but it is pourable tin nature and more resistant to windy conditions. K-Sorb Hydrophobic Particulate can absorbs 4 times its weight (over half a gallon per pound) and is used for controlling and remediating CERCLA liquid hazardous waste on land and on open water. It is a cost effective alternative to Absorbent W, polypropylene, and peat moss. In addition, K-Sorb Hydrophobic particulate is used as a filter media to remove oils and greases from contaminated water sources. it is available in 22 lb. bags (approximate 1.5 CF) of loose particulate.
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