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CO₂ Dosing Systems

Liquid CO₂ injection for gentle pH reduction in potable water, brewing, and food-grade applications. No chemical residuals, precise control to pH 6.5-7.5.

Carbon Dioxide pH Reduction

Liquid CO2 Injection

Liquid CO2 vaporises and dissolves into water forming carbonic acid. Gentle pH reduction without mineral addition. Ideal for sensitive applications.

No Chemical Residuals

Unlike sulphuric acid, CO2 leaves no sulphate or chloride residual. Simply outgasses as CO2 or forms bicarbonate. Safe for food and potable water.

Precise Control

CO2 dosing achieves pH 6.5-7.5 with ±0.20.1 pH accuracy. Self-limiting reaction prevents over-dosing. No risk of acidic effluent.

Food-Grade Safe

CO2 is GRAS (Generally recognised As Safe) by FDA. Approved for potable water, brewing, dairy, and all food-contact applications.

Where CO2 Dosing Is Used

Brewing Water

Potable Water

Dairy Processing

Aquaculture

Pharmaceutical

Swimming Pools

CO2 Dosing Equipment

Liquid CO2 Tanks

Insulated bulk tanks with vaporizers for continuous CO2 supply. Pressure-regulated delivery to dosing point.

Injection Skids

CO2 injector assemblies with diffuser nozzles for maximum dissolution efficiency. Mass transfer optimised.

pH Controllers

Controllers with slow-acting PID tuning for CO2 dosing response. Setpoint 6.5-7.5 for most applications.

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Gas Flow Meters

Thermal mass flow meters for CO2 flow measurement and dosing rate control. Temperature compensated.

Process Fundamentals

pH correction is a critical stage in wastewater and process water treatment. Incorrect pH can damage downstream biological systems, corrode pipework, violate discharge consent limits, and compromise product quality. Our dosing systems utilise flow-proportional control with automated feedback loops to maintain target pH within ±0.2 units, regardless of influent variability.

Neutralisation Kinetics

Rapid mixing and reaction kinetics ensure complete neutralisation before downstream processes.

Dose Control

Flow-paced and feedback-controlled dosing eliminates chemical wastage and overshoot.

Buffer Capacity

Systems account for influent buffer capacity to calculate precise reagent requirements.

Temperature Compensation

Automated temperature compensation ensures accurate pH measurement across seasonal variations.

Design Parameters & Sizing

Flow Range0.5 – 5,000 m³/h
pH Setpoint Range4.0 – 10.5 (adjustable)
Control Accuracy±0.2 pH units
Response Time<30 seconds to setpoint
Reagent Concentration10% – 98% (application specific)
MaterialsSS316L, PVC, PVDF, PTFE, rubber-lined steel
Control PhilosophyFlow-paced + cascade PID feedback
CommunicationModbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA

Compliance & Standards

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management systems ensuring consistent design, manufacture, and commissioning.

ATEX / IECEx

Explosion-proof dosing skids available for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area installations.

Environmental Permits

Systems engineered to meet local discharge consent limits including pH, metals, and COD.

Related Pages & Equipment

pH Correction Overview

Complete pH neutralisation systems for acid and alkaline wastewaters.

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Acid Dosing

Sulphuric, hydrochloric, and citric acid dosing systems.

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Alkali Dosing

Caustic soda, lime, and soda ash dosing for pH elevation.

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Lime Dosing

Slaked lime and quicklime systems for large-flow neutralisation.

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CO2 Dosing

Carbon dioxide re-carbonation for precise pH reduction without salt addition.

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Chemical Dosing

Complete reagent storage, preparation, and metering systems.

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pH Controllers

Automated pH controllers with dual-setpoint and alarm management.

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Dosing Pumps

PTFE diaphragm metering pumps for aggressive chemicals.

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Industry-Specific Considerations

Food & Beverage

Food-grade acid and alkali selection prevents taint and ensures compliance with food safety standards. Automated CIP integration available.

Pharmaceutical

Validated dosing systems with full IQ/OQ documentation. Hygienic design prevents biofilm formation in pure water loops.

Power Generation

High-purity dosing for boiler feed water and cooling tower blowdown neutralisation. Redundant pump arrangements ensure availability.

Mining & Minerals

Heavy-duty construction withstands aggressive mine water chemistry. Remote telemetry enables operation at unmanned sites.

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Industries We Serve

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