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There are a lot of companies out there that will sell you anything they think you might need. But it’s your responsibility to make an educated decision when it comes to buying wastewater treatment equipment. Before getting serious about buying a DAF system, get acquainted with the different manufacturers and ask them why they do…
It happens every year around the US – warm weather during summertime induces algae growth in surface bodies of water. Other times algae comes because of improper management of discharged wastewater. We’re seeing this very problem at Lake Erie right now. Algae grow when they have the right conditions, such as adequate nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), light levels,…
It’s no secret that the greatest operating expense of an industrial wastewater treatment system is in chemical usage. Naturally, finding a way to reduce chemical use would be a good place to start finding savings. The electrical cost of running a PCL-60 DAF system at full capacity (660 gpm) for 24 hours is roughly $30. That figure will fluctuate…
DAF pumps are the key component of all DAF Systems. On it rides some of the largest capital, operations and maintenance expenses involved in wastewater pre-treatment systems. So, why does FRC employ an ANSI pump over a specialty DAF pump? 1. No Air in Pump Chamber Specialty whitewater pumps come in a regenerative turbine or a multi-stage impeller configuration. These pumps pull atmospheric air (or…
FRC has two main DAF system designs: the PCL High Rate DAF System and the PWL Open Style DAF System. How is it that we decide to use one DAF system design over the other for a given wastewater application? That’s a good question. DAF systems are designed on two key calculations – solids loading rate and hydraulic loading rate….
What is it about FRC Systems DAF design that makes wastewater operators jobs so much better? Here are 5 simple reasons we hear most often from the guys keeping plants in compliance. 1. They’re Simple to Operate Have you ever bought something that you thought would be really good to have, only to figure out later…
At a certain point in the project development process you will have qualified a few dissolved air flotation (DAF) system manufacturers from a field of many. Now you have to decide which one will best suit your needs. How do you choose? Whether you’re an engineer specifying equipment on a client’s behalf, a plant owner working to…
If you haven’t read it yet, make sure you to read Part 1 of the Ultimate DAF System Buyer’s Guide 3. Materials of Construction When you buy a DAF system, you want something that is going to hold up in a harsh environment. You’re going to use the thing for the foreseeable future and the last thing…
Make sure you’ve read the Ultimate DAF System Buyer’s Guide Parts 1 & 2 before starting here. Part 1 of the Ultimate DAF System Buyer’s Guide Part 2 of the Ultimate DAF System Buyer’s Guide 5. Dissolved Air Distribution Methodology The method used to distribute whitewater into the incoming wastewater stream makes all the difference in…