High volume water filtration

[Jake Platt]

My ag-processing company needs to filter 1200 gpm of water. This is beyond the capacity of most commercial systems we've researched. The water has high turbidity, suspended organics, sediment and ammonia (from agricultural biomass breakdown). Any recommendations how I can build my own system?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Simon Bridge]

Use multiple commercial systems in parallel.

 

[Baluncore]

Your waste water has known characteristics and should be cleaned before release to the environment. So, it would seem more sensible to first recycle the majority of your own waste water rather than to use 100% from the external supply.

I would consider building two parallel systems, each with identical modules. When one system was being cleaned or serviced, the other would supply the processing plant. It would have cross flow lines between the systems to guarantee continuous operation under fault conditions. I expect each system would begin with mechanical aeration and sedimentation, followed by chemical balancing.

 

[Q_Goest]

Hi Jake, Your water purification system doesn't sound unusual to me. Check ThomasNet for suppliers in that industry. Looking at the first page of that site, I'd suggest contacting Siemans, Koch, Everfilt, and others. Spend some time talking to these suppliers on the phone first, maybe have a sales person come for a visit. They may not be able to help you but they might also give you the names of companies who can. Once you understand a bit more about it, put everything you know into a specification for the design and get it out to a few places. Keep talking to the sales folks in those companies and use the information you find to improve your specification. You may want to put it out a second time if the first round doesn't work out well.

Creating a system like that yourself requries considerable experience, without which you will find all sorts of pitfalls that you don't need on a large project. Good luck!

 

[alphy]

I would recommend considering a multi-stage filtration system for your high volume water filtration needs. This would involve using multiple filters in succession to effectively remove the different contaminants present in your water.

Firstly, a pre-filter with a high micron rating would be beneficial for removing larger particles such as sediment and suspended organics. This could be followed by a second pre-filter with a lower micron rating to further remove smaller particles.

Next, a series of activated carbon filters can be used to remove ammonia and other organic compounds. These filters are highly effective in adsorbing organic molecules from water.

For turbidity, a sedimentation tank can be used to allow the particles to settle out before the water enters the filtration system. This can help reduce the load on the filters and increase their efficiency.

In addition to these filters, I would also recommend incorporating a UV sterilization system to further disinfect the water and remove any remaining bacteria or pathogens.

Lastly, it is important to regularly monitor and maintain the filtration system to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency. This may involve replacing filters, cleaning tanks, and monitoring water quality parameters.

Overall, building your own high volume water filtration system may require some initial investment and expertise, but it can provide a customized solution to your specific needs. I would also recommend consulting with a water treatment specialist for further guidance and assistance in designing and implementing your filtration system.