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Oil & Gas pH Correction

Produced water neutralisation, refinery effluent pH control, desalter brine treatment, and cooling water pH management for upstream and downstream operations.

pH Correction for Oil & Gas Operations

Produced water neutralisation, refinery effluent pH control, amine scrubber blowdown, and drilling fluid pH management for upstream and downstream facilities.

Produced Water

Produced water from oil and gas extraction can be acidic (CO2, H2S) or alkaline (formation water). pH correction to 6–9 is required before reinjection, discharge, or reuse in frac fluids.

ReinjectionDischarge

Refinery Effluent

Refinery sour water, desalter brine, and process effluent vary widely in pH. Two-stage neutralisation with oil/water separation handles high TDS, hydrocarbons, and variable flow.

Sour WaterDesalter Brine

Amine Scrubber Blowdown

Amine units remove acid gases (H2S, CO2) from natural gas and refinery streams. Rich amine regeneration produces heat-stable salt blowdown requiring pH neutralisation before disposal.

H2S / CO2Heat-Stable Salts

Drilling & Completion Fluids

Water-based drilling muds require pH 8.5–11.5 for viscosity stability and corrosion inhibition. Caustic soda or lime maintains alkalinity; pH drops indicate contamination or bacterial activity.

Drilling MudAlkalinity

Oil & Gas pH Control Requirements

ApplicationTarget pHReagentNotes
Produced Water (Discharge)6.0 – 9.0Caustic Soda / LimeHigh TDS, hydrocarbons
Produced Water (Reinjection)6.0 – 8.5Caustic / AcidCompatibility with formation
Refinery Sour Water6.0 – 9.0Caustic Soda / AcidAfter stripping
Amine Blowdown6.0 – 9.0Caustic Soda / AcidHeat-stable salts
Desalter Brine6.0 – 9.0Caustic / AcidHigh salinity, emulsions
Drilling Mud8.5 – 11.5Caustic Soda / LimeViscosity, corrosion control

Oil & Gas pH Correction Systems

Acid Dosing Skids

Hydrochloric and sulphuric acid dosing for refinery and amine scrubber blowdown neutralisation.

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Caustic Dosing Systems

Caustic soda and lime dosing for produced water, sour water, and drilling fluid alkalinity control.

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Hazardous Area pH Control

ATEX/IECEx-rated pH control panels for Zone 1/2 refineries, offshore platforms, and gas plants.

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Containerised Systems

Skid-mounted and containerised pH neutralisation for remote well sites and temporary frac operations.

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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.

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.