Water Systems, Advanced Oxidation, Aeration, Biological Nutrient Removal, VOC Emission Reduction, Odor Control and Improved Coagulation
About Us
Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Our aim at Air Products is to develop lasting relationships with our customers and communities based on human qualities: an understanding of their needs, integrity and honesty in the way we do business, and a passion for exceeding expectations. Over 65 Years of Growth Air Products was established in 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, on the strength of a simple but then revolutionary idea: the “on-site” concept of producing and selling industrial gases, primarily oxygen. At the time, most oxygen was sold as a highly compressed gas product in cylinders that weighed five times more than the gas itself. Air Products proposed building oxygen gas generating facilities adjacent to large-volume users, thereby reducing distribution costs. The concept of piping the gas directly from the generator to the point of use proved sound and technically solvable. Air Products Today More than 22,000 employees around the world Operations in more than 40 countries Annual revenues of $10 billion Ranked 275th in sales among Fortune magazine’s April 2007 list of the 500 largest U.S. corporations Water Systems Air Products water systems has been providing industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment solutions for more than 20 years. Our advanced technology incorporates a modular approach with customized solutions and proven results for advanced oxidation in water treatment and cost effective aeration for biological wastewater systems. Serving a Diversity of Markets: Merchant Gases Through our Merchant Gases business, we supply oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and hydrogen as well as certain medical and specialty gases to a wide variety of industrial and medical customers. We deliver most gases via bulk supply, by tanker or tube trailer, in liquid or gaseous form. For customers requiring small volumes, we supply product in cylinders and dewars, or “packaged gases.” We also produce gases for some customers via small cryogenic or noncryogenic on-site generators through sale of gas contracts and some sale of equipment. Tonnage Gases, Equipment and Energy Tonnage Gases is our business supplying large quantities of hydrogen, synthesis gas, carbon monoxide, oxygen and nitrogen, mainly to petroleum refining, chemical and metallurgical customers under long-term contracts. We generally build a facility adjacent to or nearby our customer’s facility and deliver product through a pipeline. Our Equipment business provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) heat exchangers, air separation plants, hydrocarbon recovery and purification equipment, and helium distribution equipment to industry. Within Energy, we own and operate power generation and flue gas treatment facilities and are developing technologies to serve energy markets of the future, including gasification and alternative energy technologies. Electronics and Performance Materials Through our Electronics and Performance Materials business, we provide material solutions to a broad range of global industries, leveraging our expertise in chemical synthesis, analytical technology, process engineering and surface science. We supply specialty and tonnage gases, specialty and bulk chemicals, services and equipment to the electronics industry for manufacturing silicon and compound semiconductors, displays and photovoltaic devices. We also provide performance chemical solutions for the coatings, inks, adhesives, civil engineering, personal care, institutional and industrial cleaning, mining, oil field, polyurethane and other industries. Healthcare Through our Healthcare business, we provide respiratory therapies, home medical equipment and infusion services to more than 500,000 patients in their homes. We operate in 15 countries and are the market leader in Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Our specialist teams serve patients with conditions ranging from chronic lung disease, asthma and emphysema to sleep apnea. And we strive to improve their quality of life, providing oxygen therapy, nebulizer therapy, sleep management therapy, anti-infective therapy, beds and wheelchairs, and many other products and services.
Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Our aim at Air Products is to develop lasting relationships with our customers and communities based on human qualities: an understanding of their needs, integrity and honesty in the way we do business, and a passion for exceeding expectations.
Over 65 Years of Growth
Air Products was established in 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, on the strength of a simple but then revolutionary idea: the “on-site” concept of producing and selling industrial gases, primarily oxygen. At the time, most oxygen was sold as a highly compressed gas product in cylinders that weighed five times more than the gas itself. Air Products proposed building oxygen gas generating facilities adjacent to large-volume users, thereby reducing distribution costs. The concept of piping the gas directly from the generator to the point of use proved sound and technically solvable.
Air Products Today
Air Products water systems has been providing industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment solutions for more than 20 years.
Our advanced technology incorporates a modular approach with customized solutions and proven results for advanced oxidation in water treatment and cost effective aeration for biological wastewater systems.
Through our Merchant Gases business, we supply oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and hydrogen as well as certain medical and specialty gases to a wide variety of industrial and medical customers. We deliver most gases via bulk supply, by tanker or tube trailer, in liquid or gaseous form. For customers requiring small volumes, we supply product in cylinders and dewars, or “packaged gases.” We also produce gases for some customers via small cryogenic or noncryogenic on-site generators through sale of gas contracts and some sale of equipment.
Tonnage Gases is our business supplying large quantities of hydrogen, synthesis gas, carbon monoxide, oxygen and nitrogen, mainly to petroleum refining, chemical and metallurgical customers under long-term contracts. We generally build a facility adjacent to or nearby our customer’s facility and deliver product through a pipeline. Our Equipment business provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) heat exchangers, air separation plants, hydrocarbon recovery and purification equipment, and helium distribution equipment to industry. Within Energy, we own and operate power generation and flue gas treatment facilities and are developing technologies to serve energy markets of the future, including gasification and alternative energy technologies.
Through our Electronics and Performance Materials business, we provide material solutions to a broad range of global industries, leveraging our expertise in chemical synthesis, analytical technology, process engineering and surface science. We supply specialty and tonnage gases, specialty and bulk chemicals, services and equipment to the electronics industry for manufacturing silicon and compound semiconductors, displays and photovoltaic devices. We also provide performance chemical solutions for the coatings, inks, adhesives, civil engineering, personal care, institutional and industrial cleaning, mining, oil field, polyurethane and other industries.
Through our Healthcare business, we provide respiratory therapies, home medical equipment and infusion services to more than 500,000 patients in their homes. We operate in 15 countries and are the market leader in Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Our specialist teams serve patients with conditions ranging from chronic lung disease, asthma and emphysema to sleep apnea. And we strive to improve their quality of life, providing oxygen therapy, nebulizer therapy, sleep management therapy, anti-infective therapy, beds and wheelchairs, and many other products and services.
Wastewater Solutions
Air Products’ experienced wastewater team offers experience in a broad range of solutions for a variety of applications, including: Supplementing existing aeration systems Emergency aeration Aeration upgrades New system design Our modular aeration systems have been installed and used to solve problems including: Additional capacity for diffused aeration systems New or improved Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Sewer corrosion and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) emissions Additional capacity for oxidation ditches Critical aeration problems VOC emission regulations Diffused Aeration Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide additional capacity to existing diffused aeration systems. Our systems can be installed above and operated in conjunction with the existing aeration grid. Our modular aeration systems are wet installed, easy to operate, and can significantly increase the capacity of your activated sludge system. Modular aeration systems from Air Products offer many advantages, such as: Can be used for emergency aeration Up to five times greater oxygen transfer than traditional aeration equipment Minimal initial investment cost Wet installation Small footprint Rental or purchase options Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Air Products' modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide additional capacity for nitrification and de-nitrification in a conventional aeration system. Our systems can be used either in conjunction with, or to replace, existing aeration systems. Air Products' modular aeration systems accelerate the natural nitrification process in a biological treatment plant by: increasing biomass activity by utilizing pure oxygen reducing mixing energy allowing increased MLSS concentrations without impacting sludge settleability Air Products' wastewater team can design a solution utilizing our modular aeration systems to allow the nitrification process to be completed in 16 hours, allowing 8 hours for cycled de-nitrification, thus eliminating the need for an anoxic zone or an additional carbon source. Odor Control for Lift Stations Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to prevent the formation of reduced sulfur compounds. Our systems can be used either in sumps prior to the lift station or directly injected into the force mains. The natural formation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) can result in major problems for today’s collection departments, including: Odor complaints Safety of maintenance personnel due to the toxicity of H2S Corrosion of piping and ancillary equipment. Air Products modular aeration systems have been proven to be effective in oxidizing reduced sulfur compounds into harmless sulfates and raising the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of the bulk liquid, thus preventing the reformation of H2S and associated issues. Oxidation Ditch Retrofit Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide additional capacity to existing oxidation ditches or raceways. Our systems can be used either in conjunction with, or to replace, existing aeration systems. Our modular aeration systems are wet installed, easy to operate and can significantly increase the capacity of your activated sludge system. Advantages of Air Products modular aeration systems include: Can be used for emergency aeration Up to five times greater oxygen transfer than traditional aeration equipment Minimal initial investment cost Wet installation Small footprint Rental or purchase options Emergency Aeration Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide emergency aeration to existing aeration systems. Due to the modular design of our systems, they can be installed within a few days from initial contact and can be used either in conjunction with, or to replace, existing aeration systems. Our modular aeration systems are wet installed, easy to operate, and can significantly increase the capacity of your activated sludge system. There are many situations where modular aeration systems can be used, such as: Planned aeration upgrades Aeration tank failure or repair Aeration equipment failure Overloading/shock loads Alternative to Peroxide addition Loss of nitrification Odor emission issues VOC Emission Reduction Air Products’ modular aeration systems can be utilized to reduce VOC emissions by greater than 90% compared to conventional aeration systems. Due to the modular design, our systems can be installed in existing aeration basins. Air Products’ modular aeration systems can decrease the capital and operating costs of having to reduce VOC emissions by: Avoiding the need to cover aeration basins and treat off gas Avoiding the need to add additional aeration basins Significantly lowering the aeration power consumption Increasing treatment capacity Optimizing the oxygen injection rate utilizing a dissolved oxygen (DO) probe based control system Air Products’ wastewater team can design a solution utilizing our modular aeration systems to be integrated into your existing wastewater treatment facility.
Air Products’ experienced wastewater team offers experience in a broad range of solutions for a variety of applications, including:
Our modular aeration systems have been installed and used to solve problems including:
Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide additional capacity to existing diffused aeration systems. Our systems can be installed above and operated in conjunction with the existing aeration grid.
Our modular aeration systems are wet installed, easy to operate, and can significantly increase the capacity of your activated sludge system.
Modular aeration systems from Air Products offer many advantages, such as:
Air Products' modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide additional capacity for nitrification and de-nitrification in a conventional aeration system. Our systems can be used either in conjunction with, or to replace, existing aeration systems.
Air Products' modular aeration systems accelerate the natural nitrification process in a biological treatment plant by:
Air Products' wastewater team can design a solution utilizing our modular aeration systems to allow the nitrification process to be completed in 16 hours, allowing 8 hours for cycled de-nitrification, thus eliminating the need for an anoxic zone or an additional carbon source.
Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to prevent the formation of reduced sulfur compounds. Our systems can be used either in sumps prior to the lift station or directly injected into the force mains.
The natural formation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) can result in major problems for today’s collection departments, including:
Air Products modular aeration systems have been proven to be effective in oxidizing reduced sulfur compounds into harmless sulfates and raising the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of the bulk liquid, thus preventing the reformation of H2S and associated issues.
Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide additional capacity to existing oxidation ditches or raceways. Our systems can be used either in conjunction with, or to replace, existing aeration systems.
Our modular aeration systems are wet installed, easy to operate and can significantly increase the capacity of your activated sludge system.
Advantages of Air Products modular aeration systems include:
Air Products modular aeration systems can be utilized to provide emergency aeration to existing aeration systems. Due to the modular design of our systems, they can be installed within a few days from initial contact and can be used either in conjunction with, or to replace, existing aeration systems.
There are many situations where modular aeration systems can be used, such as:
Air Products’ modular aeration systems can be utilized to reduce VOC emissions by greater than 90% compared to conventional aeration systems. Due to the modular design, our systems can be installed in existing aeration basins.
Air Products’ modular aeration systems can decrease the capital and operating costs of having to reduce VOC emissions by:
Air Products’ wastewater team can design a solution utilizing our modular aeration systems to be integrated into your existing wastewater treatment facility.
Drinking Water Solutions
Air Products offers a range of solutions for drinking water treatment and purification. Our modular approach enables us to configure a solution to meet your specific needs. In addition, the modular approach is designed to reduce plant footprint and simplify on-site installation. Typical challenges addressed by our modules include: Disinfection, including removal of Giardia and Cryptosporidium Taste and odor control Reduction in halogenated disinfection byproducts, like Trihalomethanes (THMs), and other treatment residuals Oxidation of iron, manganese, sulfides, color, and other organic compounds Improved coagulation, flocculation and filtration Oxidation of organic contaminants in industrial or groundwater systems
Air Products offers a range of solutions for drinking water treatment and purification. Our modular approach enables us to configure a solution to meet your specific needs. In addition, the modular approach is designed to reduce plant footprint and simplify on-site installation.
Typical challenges addressed by our modules include:
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