The concept of modeling full-scale water treatment processes by using pilot-scale equipment manufactured by Intuitech, provides consulting engineers and end-users with a powerful method for analyzing the treatment of water.
Pilot studies that use pilot-scale equipment can accomplish the following objectives:
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Comparison of different conventional water treatment technologies for new plant construction or existing plant expansion
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Comparison of alternative water treatment technologies (those processes that are not currently approved by the NSF without a pilot study)
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Compliance with international, national, and local regulatory agencies
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Optimization of existing water treatment processes.
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Flexible and safe experimentation without the worry of potentially hazardous effluent water quality going to the public
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Plant operator training and public education
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Establishment of design criteria with confidence, thus ensuring the best technical and economic choice
Pilot equipment manufactured by Intuitech is designed, fabricated, and serviced to empower water treatment decision-makers with the tools necessary to accomplish the above objectives.
Standard Pilot Plants
Standard pilot plants are the best economic choice for pilot applications that require conventional filtration methods or ozonation, due to minimal engineering and programming costs.
Standard pilots are available for the following treatment processes.
- Coagulation
- Flocculation
- Sedimentation
- Granular Media Filtration
- Ozonation
Standard Coagulation, Flocculation, and Sedimentation Pilot Plants
Designed to meet the requirements of many conventional filtration pilot applications, this standard module combines a chamber for coagulant rapid mixing, windowed basins for flocculation, and a lamella plate settler.
Standard Granular Media Filtration Pilot Plants
Designed to meet the requirements of many conventional filtration pilot applications, this standard module can be used for granular media filtration (GMF) or granular activated carbon (GAC) contacting.
Standard Ozonation Pilot Plants
Designed to meet the requirements of many ozone pilot applications, this standard module can be used stand-alone or integrated into a process train with other filtration technologies.
Custom Pilot Plants
Custom pilot plants allow the client to provide a specification for design. This approach may result in a more expensive solution than a standard pilot but one that meets the clients unique requirements.
Custom pilots are available for the following treatment processes:
- Coagulation
- Flocculation
- Clarification
- Granular Media Filtration
- Ozonation
- Membrane Filtration
- Miscellaneous Process
Custom Ozonation Pilot Plants
Designed to meet specific customer requirements, Intuitech`s custom ozonation pilots safely handle the somewhat problematic management of ozone gas.
Custom Membrane Filtration Pilot Plants
Intuitech constructs custom membrane filtration pilot plants for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Ultra Filtration (UF).
Custom Reverse Osmosis (RO) Pilot Plants
Designed to meet specific customer requirements, Intuitech`s custom Reverse Osmosis pilots provide flexibility where "off the shelf" units prove restrictive. Reverse Osmosis pilots are often utilized for brackish and seawater desalination studies.
Custom Ultra Filtration Pilot Plants
Designed for various membranes, these custom Ultra Filtration (UF) pilot plant modules are fully automated for unmanned operation and have an impressive pilot study resume.
Custom Miscellaneous Process Pilot Plants
Intuitech constructs custom miscellaneous pilot plants for:
- Dissolved Organic Carbon
- Biological Filtration
- Hazardous Vapor Recovery
- Electrolytic Cell Treatment
Custom Electrolytic Cell Treatment Pilot Plant
Designed to meet our customers specific requirements, Intuitech`s custom electrolytic cell pilot provides a flexible approach for this unique treatment method. Silver plates are separated into four chambers with independent flow control for each chamber allowing flexible operation.
Mobile Pilot Plants
Mounting pilot plants within mobile trailers provides flexibility for clients that conduct pilot studies at different locations or operate multiple full-scale water treatment facilities.
The mobile trailers include:
- Lab area for water quality experiments
- Heating and air conditioning systems
- External air compressor for noise reduction
- External process connections
- External power and communications connections
- Utility room for storage of process maintenance items and replacement parts
- Automatic ventilation systems
