Advanced technologies are applied toward the management of wastewater, to meet the stringent environmental norms and sustainable practices. One such technology powerhouse utilized for the efficient treatment of industrial effluent is the Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE). In the below case study, we discuss the installation and benefits derived from a 150 KLD Four Effect Evaporator installed for one of the reputed specialty chemicals companies based in Taloja.
What is Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE)?
A multiple-effect evaporator is a sophisticated system designed to concentrate solutions, especially in industries where the question of wastewater treatment is of essence. Basically, MEE works in such a way that steam produced in one evaporator is used to heat up the next, thus saving energy while improving efficiency. This successive evaporation hence reduces the total energy consumption of the process compared with single-stage evaporators.
Overview of the Project
Client and Location
Our customer is a specialty chemicals manufacturer based at Jhagadia, Gujarat. Specialty chemicals of this company are manufactured through a process that involves large amounts of process effluent which needs effective treatment.
Challenges Faced
Several problems related to wastewater management from the client’s manufacturing processes had to be overcome. The effluent production volume was huge, with high levels of TDS, for which an effective and sustainable treatment solution was required. The traditional techniques are not able to manage such a complex composition of effluents, hence compelling the need for an advanced evaporation system.
Solution: Four Effect 150 KLD Multiple Effect Evaporator
Goldfinch Evaporation Systems suggested and installed a Four Effect 150 KLD Multiple Effect Evaporator designed to specifically undertake the complex wastewater stream from the client’s manufacturing processes. This system is engineered for treating a mixture of manufacturing effluent and Reverse Osmosis (RO) reject to offer full treatment and resource recovery in an efficient manner.
System Design and Operation
The Four Effect 150 KLD Multiple Effect Evaporator consists of four effects of evaporation. The steam generated in every effect is re-used in succeeding effects, thereby providing better energy efficiency of the system. This makes sure that there is an effective concentration of the effluent, reducing the volume of the same substantially, along with recovering byproducts of value from it.
Effluent Treatment Optimisation
Evaporator ingeniously designed to process a feed TDS level of about 70,000 ppm. This shall permit the system to address high-salinity wastewater and thus address one of the main concerns of the client.
Salt Recovery Process
The concentrated effluent is further settled in a salt settler and centrifuged to reclaim Sodium Sulphate and organic salts. This step helps not only towards increasing sustainability by decreasing one amount of waste but also provides cost efficiency by recovering and re-using some valuable by-products.
Key Advantages of Multiple Effect Evaporator
Energy Efficiency
One of the major advantages of the multiple-effect evaporator system is its energy efficiency. By reusing the steam in subsequent series, the MEE significantly reduces the energy consumed, thus being cost-effective for industries handling a large volume of wastewater. This feature of saving energy is especially useful in the specialty chemicals industry, where the costs of energy are very high.
Environmental Impact
The Multiple Effect Evaporator system forms an important contribution towards the environment by lessening the impact from industrial operations. By concentrating the wastewater, the volume of effluent that needs to be disposed reduces drastically in volume. This minimization will help in protecting the local water bodies and ecosystems from potential contamination. Further, the recovery and condensate reuse enhance the sustainability quotient of the operation.
Saves Operational Cost
Directly, the reduced energy consumption leads to lower operation costs. This will help industries save a good amount of money on utility bills and provide a multiple-effect evaporator system as economically viable for the long run. Moreover, the re-use of the condensate in the manufacturing process reduces the demand for freshwater, which again adds up to the cost efficiency.
Sustainability and Compliance.
The choice of a multiple-effect evaporator for the specialty chemicals company in Jhagadia was driven by the requirement for a robust and efficient solution to deal with high TDS effluent. It was important for compliance with stringent environmental regulations that the system delivered very good performance for the reduction of wastewater volume and the reusability of treated water.
Why Goldfinch Evaporation Systems?
Goldfinch Evaporation Systems leads in design and implementation of advanced evaporation technologies. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has made us a valued partner for industries in need of reliable and proven solutions for the treatment of wastewater.
Experience and Expertise
Our team has gathered the necessary technical potential during years of working with such projects to manage challenging wastewater treatment projects. This large amount of gained experience ensures that we will come up with solutions tailor-made to suit clients’ unique needs.
Tailor-Made Solutions
As we know, all our clients are special and so are their needs. Hence these solutions are valued as specified needs. To optimally and effectively perform, the 150 KLD Four Effect Multiple Effect Evaporator that we worked on for our client from Jhagadia stands as a testimony of our capability to deliver customized and effective wastewater treatment solutions.
High-end Technology
Goldfinch employs the advanced possibilities of evaporation technology to ensure systems that are high in efficiency and friendly to the environment. Our multiple-effect evaporators with up to four effects guarantee the highest possible water recovery and energy efficiency, thus making them ideal for those industries with large volumes of wastewater.
Comprehensive Aftermarket Support
No matter the project, we have you covered from initial consultation to post-installation support. We have a team of experts to support all our clients, starting with system design to implementation and further maintenance.
Conclusion
The installation of the Four Effect 150 KLD Multiple Effect Evaporator at a specialty chemicals company in Jhagadia, Gujarat, points out clearly how the next generation of wastewater treatment technologies can bring a paradigm shift. Adoption of the Multiple Effect Evaporator at the client’s end brought forward good operational efficiencies, a reduction in adverse environmental impacts, and compliance with stringent regulations.
At Goldfinch Evaporation Systems, we are proud to be a part of this successful venture with the client. Our commitment to the provision of state-of-the-art solutions across various industries, tailor-made to each one’s needs, has not wavered in any way.
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