SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS FROM WASTEWATER

Traditional methods to remove heavy metals from wastewater are expensive, time consuming, and limited in capabilities.

You need a flexible solution that does not require constant monitoring, frequent maintenance, and can seamlessly adapt to changes in wastewater composition and volumes. Electro-ceramic desalination effectively removes heavy metals under the harsh and variable conditions of industrial wastewater, reducing the time and stress of managing capacity constraints on existing equipment.

Our cutting-edge technology can bring innovative, efficient solutions to your facility to simplify your processes and give you time to focus on the things that matter most.

Electro-ceramic desalination effectively removes heavy metals under the harsh and variable conditions of industrial wastewater. Our cutting-edge technology can bring innovative, efficient, and flexible solutions to your facility, simplifying your processes and giving you time to focus on the things that matter most.

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Issues With Treating Regulated Heavy Metal Wastewater

Current strategies for the treatment of metal-laden wastewater are one-size-fits-most. These methods come with some unfortunate realities:

time consuming operating and maintenance
large footprints and limited capacity
lack of flexibility to changing operational needs
difficulty maintaining compliance in a changing regulatory landscape

The Risks of Wastewater Transportation

If you cannot fully treat your wastewater onsite, wastewater transportation and disposal is an expensive alternative that can leave your facility with significant year-over-year cost increases.

Your operations become reliant on the continued transit of your wastewater and issues such as delays in wastewater pickup can shut down operations until the pickup occurs.

Shortfalls of Common Treatment Types

Ion Exchange

Ion exchange resins, while effective in treating wastewater, do come with a range of challenges that can significantly add to the operational costs and maintenance needs of a wastewater treatment system.

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Chemical Coagulation

Chemical coagulation is a widely used method for wastewater treatment that involves the addition of a chemical coagulant to form a floc that can be precipitated into a sludge. This method can be effective in treating metal-laden wastewater, but it can also bring up several problems.

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Thermal Removal Processes

Thermal processes such as evaporation, distillation, or incineration can be applied to organic-laden water to reduce its volume or recover valuable components. However, these processes present several challenges.

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Partner In Innovating Wastewater Treatment

Implementing a solution with cutting-edge technology can feel like a high-risk endeavor. We work diligently alongside you when drafting plans in order to minimize risks and ensure a Membrion solution provides the consistency, flexibility, and simplicity you need.

We’ve completed numerous studies to prove the efficiency and reliability of Membrion’s technology under some of the most challenging industrial circumstances.

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Collaborate to design a custom solution with economics and performance tailored to your unique requirements.

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Complete a 1-2 month pilot test and see what a difference Membrion makes.

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Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Membrion’s electro-ceramic desalination process offers a better solution. Our wastewater treatment technology can remove dissolved metals from challenging industrial wastewater with a robust system that lowers existing cost, expands treatment capacity, and empowers operational efficiency.

If you are dealing with acidic wastewater streams that contain heavy metals, our ceramic desalination membranes can help.

Our extensive piloting studies prove that our solutions are versatile, can reduce existing operating expenses, and can solve some of the most challenging issues in heavy metal wastewater treatment.

Heavy Metals

Our extensive piloting studies prove that our solutions are versatile, can reduce existing operating expenses, and can solve some of the most challenging issues in heavy metal wastewater treatment.

Our Ceramic Desalination Membranes

Traditional desalination membranes are made from polymeric materials which are prone to degradation over time, especially when they come into contact with the harsh conditions found in acidic, metal-laden wastewater. Our ceramic desalination membranes are made from durable, nanoporous ceramic materials that are impervious to most contaminants, ensuring performance consistency and reliability. This is crucial for industrial wastewater treatment, where contaminants and concentrations can vary significantly leading to performance upsets, regulatory fines, and treatment capacity constraints.

Fouling occurs when unwanted materials accumulate on surfaces and reduce wastewater treatment efficiency. Fouling is commonly caused by organic materials, biological growth and certain inorganic materials. When fouling occurs, it can require significant and immediate intervention to prevent permanent, irreversible damage to equipment. This means taking wastewater treatment equipment off-line for cleaning and maintenance and/or designing for multiple layers of redundancy. Our ceramic membranes are hydrophilic and so, unlike hydrophobic polymer membranes, they will resist fouling by most materials. This enables us to operate at 100x the level of foulants, while still effectively removing dissolved salts, metals and minerals. Reduced fouling means less pre-treatment, more uptime, and less replacement components, saving both time and money for your company.

In many wastewater treatment processes, oxidizing agents are used to break down contaminants and clean equipment. However, these can be harsh on wastewater treatment technologies, causing them to wear out faster. Our ceramic desalination membranes are chemically resistant to oxidizers, reducing pretreatment requirements, and ensuring that your wastewater treatment process can leverage the most effective chemical processes available.

Our membranes can operate in conditions with ultra-low pH levels, even below 1. This is an essential feature for metal-laden wastewater treatment processes, where the water's pH needs to stay low to keep heavy metals dissolved. The ability to maintain stability and performance under such extreme conditions makes our solution incredibly versatile and reliable, ensuring optimal performance under challenging acidic wastewater conditions.

The combined benefits of our solution – reduced maintenance, minimal pre-treatment, robustness under extreme conditions, and automated operation & cleaning – make it a cost-effective choice for any company. In fact, facilities that leverage our solution typically see their existing wastewater treatment operating costs reduce by 20 - 80%. This is possible by leveraging the efficiency of electro-ceramic desalination in combination with existing wastewater treatment infrastructure. This high-performance, retro-fit option improves sustainability, ensures regulatory compliance and increases wastewater treatment capacity - on top of the cost reductions.

Where to Start

Take the first step toward creating your customized wastewater solution by contacting us online. A knowledgeable member of our team will connect with you, learn more about your unique requirements, and help assess if Membrion’s electro-ceramic desalination technology is the right fit for your needs.

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