Tips on Selecting an Acid Neutralization System for Your Application

Semiconductor fabrication and research facilities that produce acidic effluents from their industrial processes need to incorporate the use acid neutralization systems. Effluents from industrial processes cannot be legally discharged directly into public sewer systems, but can be processed and disposed of in legally acceptable ways. One way to process them is by altering the pH of acidic effluents waste by-products to legally prescribed ranges. Process engineers and facility managers tend to see waste management operations as a challenging issue to administer and control in terms of cost.

That's why an acid neutralization system that uses automation is the best solution for industrial applications. An automated acid neutralization system is easy to use, cost-effective, and complies with environmental laws and regulations. There are two ways to treat acid effluents: continuous-flow processing or batch processing.

1.      Continuous-flow neutralization system
This is where the stream of influent is treated as it is flowing through a pipeline system, prior to discharge. This method works well in applications where there is a high rate of alkaline discharge or the pH of the influent remains stable from one moment to another.

2      Batch neutralization system
This method works better in dealing with the complex highly acidic influents. Batch systems are suitable for the treatment of processes that cannot be relied upon to produce effluents with unstable pH levels. Since the acidic content tends to change, batches of waste need to be collected and treated separately. Batch neutralization system also excels in the treatment influents that are highly complex, such as those containing heavy metal and fluorides. 

Choosing an automated acid neutralization system minimizes operational errors with its highly computerized monitoring at every stage of the process. These systems feature intelligent, sensor-based checks at every point to alert staff of any need for attention, or problems in the process, when that happens.

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