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Water Management for Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical manufacturing generates diverse wastewater streams containing organic compounds, inorganic salts, heavy metals, and process chemicals. Our treatment solutions are engineered with chemical-resistant materials, ATEX-certified options for hazardous areas, and robust construction to handle the demanding conditions of chemical plant environments. Streams vary widely between unit operations, so we design flexible trains that combine physical-chemical and biological treatment behind corrosion-resistant, ATEX-rated equipment. The result is dependable consent compliance across the full range of a chemical plant’s effluents.

Process Wastewater

Treatment of effluents from reaction vessels, equipment washing, and process operations containing residual chemicals and byproducts.

Process Wastewater

Hazardous Area Compliance

ATEX-certified equipment for installation in explosive atmospheres common in chemical manufacturing facilities.

ATEX Solutions

Chemical Resistance

Equipment constructed with SS316L, duplex stainless steel, and specialised coatings to withstand aggressive chemical environments.

Chemical Resistance

pH Neutralisation

Integrated pH adjustment systems for treating acidic and alkaline wastewater streams to meet discharge requirements.

pH Neutralisation

Applications

Chemical Sectors We Serve

Basic Chemicals

Wastewater treatment for production of acids, alkalis, salts, and industrial gases with high-strength effluents.

Chemical Processing Basics

Speciality Chemicals

Treatment of complex effluents from speciality and fine chemical manufacturing with diverse contaminant profiles.

Speciality Chemicals

Agrochemicals

Wastewater treatment for pesticide, fertilizer, and agricultural chemical production facilities.

Agrochemical Solutions

Polymers & Plastics

Treatment of process water from polymerization, resin production, and plastics manufacturing operations.

Polymer Processing

Coatings & Adhesives

Wastewater treatment for paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing with high organic and solids content.

Coatings Solutions

Cleaning Products

Treatment solutions for detergent, surfactant, and cleaning product manufacturing wastewater.

Cleaning Solutions

Treatment Process

Multi-Stage Approach

1

Equalization

Flow and pH balancing to handle variable wastewater characteristics from batch chemical processes.

2

pH Adjustment

Automated neutralisation systems for acidic and alkaline wastewater streams before advanced biological treatment.

3

Chemical Treatment

Coagulation, flocculation, and DAF for removing precipitated metals and suspended solids.

4

Biological Treatment

MBBR or SBR systems for biodegradable organic removal with chemical-resistant construction.

5

Polishing & Discharge

Filtration and final pH adjustment to meet discharge standards.

Recommended Equipment

Products for Chemical Processing Applications

DAF Flotation Systems

Chemical-resistant DAF units with SS316L construction for removing oils, solids, and precipitated metals from chemical wastewater.

Benefit: ATEX-certified options available

LAMELLA Separator

High-rate clarification with chemical-resistant construction for settling precipitated solids and chemical floc.

Benefit: 70% smaller footprint

MBBR Systems

Moving bed biofilm reactors with chemical-resistant media and construction for treating biodegradable organics.

Benefit: Up to 95% COD removal

Self-Cleaning Filters

Chemical-resistant automatic filtration for final polishing and protection of downstream equipment.

Benefit: Continuous operation

Sludge Dewatering

Chemical-resistant multi-disc screw presses for dewatering chemical and biological sludge with low energy consumption.

Benefit: 50-70% disposal requirement reduction

Containerised Systems

Mobile treatment plants for temporary operations, pilot testing, and rapid deployment to chemical facilities.

Benefit: Plug-and-play installation

Chemical Storage Tanks

Corrosion-resistant storage tanks with specialised linings for acids, caustics, and process chemicals. Double-wall options available.

Benefit: Leak detection & containment

Reaction Vessels

ASME-certified pressure vessels with heating/cooling jackets for chemical reactions, mixing, and neutralisation processes.

Benefit: PED/CE & ATEX certified

Benefits & Efficiency Gains

Operational, Environmental & Economic Advantages

Operational Benefits

  • Chemical-resistant construction
  • ATEX-certified options
  • Automated pH control
  • Handle variable batch loads
  • Remote monitoring capability

Environmental Benefits

  • Meet discharge regulations
  • Heavy metals removal
  • Reduce environmental liability
  • Enable water reuse
  • Lower chemical discharge

Efficiency Gains

  • Avoid regulatory penalties
  • Reduce disposal requirements
  • Lower freshwater requirements
  • Minimise maintenance
  • Extended equipment life

Related Applications

Explore Other Industries We Serve

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

GMP-compliant water treatment for pharma facilities.

Pharmaceutical Solutions

Oil & Gas Industry

Water treatment for oil and gas operations.

Oil & Gas Solutions

Industrial Pre-treatment

Pre-treatment solutions for industrial facilities.

View Pre-Treatment Solutions

Power Generation

Water treatment for power plants.

Power Generation Solutions

Discuss Your Chemical Processing Water Treatment Needs

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Engineering Calculators

DAF Sizing Calculator

Free pH neutralisation and chemical dose calculator. Calculate daily and hourly acid/alkali dosing rates, solution volumes.

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DAF Sizing Calculator

Engineering calculators hub for water treatment design. DAF sizing, lamella clarifiers, sludge dewatering, chemical dosing.

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Chemical Dosing Calculator

Free interactive chemical dosing calculator. Calculate coagulant and polymer consumption, daily chemical requirements, and pH adjustment.

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Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.