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Optimization of Chemical Water Treatment with Coagulants and Flocculants in Industrial WWTPs
26 February 2025

At Salmon, we offer advanced wastewater treatment solutions using products from Solenis, a world leader in innovation.

We focus on two types os solutions: Coagulants and Flocculants

Coagulation and Flocculation: Essential Processes

These processes are essential for removing suspended particles and impurities, ensuring the quality of the treated water and compliance with environmental standards.

Coagulants: The First Step

Coagulants are chemical substances that, when added to water, destabilize suspended particles, allowing them to clump together into flakes. We use metal salts such as aluminum and iron, as well as mixtures of organic and inorganic coagulants. These current formulations increase the effectiveness in removing solids and organic matter, are less sensitive to pH variations and produce a smaller volume of sludge.

Flocculants: Improving Removal

After coagulation, flocculants, which are polymers with a high molecular weight, promote the agglomeration of the flakes formed, facilitating sedimentation and removal in the decantation or filtration process. The function of flocculants is to improve sedimentation, allowing the flakes to group together into larger particles, facilitating their removal and the final dehydration of the waste.

Personalized Product Selection

We evaluate the specific conditions of each WWTP through laboratory tests and on-site assessments. We analyze the composition of the water, the types of impurities present and the desired efficiency improvements. This assessment allows us to recommend the most effective solutions, ensuring optimal results in wastewater treatment.

Benefits of a Customized Process

  1. 1. Greater Efficiency: Choosing the right products, with the support of Solenis, ensures that the treatment process is more efficient, specific to each installation, reducing the consumption of chemical products and improving the quality of the treated water.
  2. 2. Cost Savings: The correct choice of coagulants and flocculants can reduce the operating cost of the WWTP, avoiding waste and legal costs.
  3. 3. Sustainability: Adapting products to the specific type of water treated results in a more sustainable treatment process, respecting environmental standards and contributing to the preservation of water resources.

Conclusion

At Salmon, we are committed to excellence in water treatment, providing customized and effective chemical solutions with Solenis products. Our experience and ability to perform laboratory tests help our customers choose the ideal coagulants and flocculants for the efficient operation of their WWTPs.

Contact us for a free evaluation of your process.