+ How much does a Compact Flocculant Plant cost?
Cost is dependent on the size of flocculant plant needed for your application. In order to provide a quote for a compact flocculant plant Resources would need to size and select a flocculant plant first.
+ How do you size and select a compact flocculant plant?
Resources will determine the mass of flocculant to be prepared and dosed to the application from your process information. This is then related to volume for the specified concentration and the appropriate flocculant plant selected.
+ What information do you need from me to quote a flocculant plant?
Process information is needed which includes the following:
• Process solids and liquid flow rates.
• Flocculant dosage per ton of solids to be treated.
• Flocculant make up concentration.
• Type of flocculant.
• Number of dosing pumps needed.
+ Where can I get the information I need to get a quote?
If process information is not available you may need to have test work performed on a representative sample of your material to be treated. This will help determine anticipated flocculant dosage rates. In addition a mass and water balance will need to be performed to determine flow rates. This can be performed by a qualified process engineer. You can contact us for recommendations on independent test work laboratories or for a quotation to perform process engineering services.
+ Is Resources associated with any flocculant chemical suppliers?
Resources Water Technology is not associated with any flocculant chemical suppliers and is an independent technology company.
+ Do you sell any flocculants?
No. Resources Water Technology does not sell any flocculants, polymers or coagulants.
+ What is the delivery lead time for a compact flocculant plant?
Compact flocculant plants have a lead time of 4 to 6 weeks from order placement and down payment.
+ What if my application needs more flocculant than a compact flocculant plant can deliver?
For larger applications we recommend the use of our High Capacity Flocculant Systems.
+ Can you make a smaller compact flocculant plant than the smallest model?
Economics of manufacture generally make smaller plants unviable versus the benefits of extra holding tank capacity. Resources Water Technology can manufacture custom flocculant plant sizes for multiple orders. Contact us for more information.
+ Is the compact flocculant plant automated?
Yes the compact flocculant plant is fully automated. Flocculant plants can interface with instrumentation and are capable of running programming such as thickener control philosophy.
+ How does the flocculant plant compare to other preparation methods for flocculant?
Resources Compact Flocculant Plants are a total flocculation solution; a fully automated control interfaced flocculant containment, transfer, mixing, hydration and dosing plant.
+ Can the flocculant dosage rate be changed?
Yes. Dosage rates can be varied automatically via field instrument inputs such as thickener instrumentation or manually via a HMI interface such as a digital control station.
+ Can the flocculant concentration vary?
Yes. Concentration can be changed by changing the flocculant feeder or pump cycle time.
+ Can I switch to a different flocculant type or supplier when using a Resources Compact Flocculant Plant?
Yes. Resources Water Technology flocculant plants are designed to operate with a wide variety of polymer products and can be used with different flocculants within reasonable hydration and concentration parameters.
+ Can I prepare either liquid or powder flocculants with the same flocculant plant?
Yes. Compact flocculant plants can prepare and dose either powder or liquid flocculants.
+ What type of warranty do you offer for the compact flocculant plants?
Resources offers a 12 month warranty on all compact flocculant plants.
+ What spares do you supply for the flocculant plants?
Resources Water Technology supplies a full set of operating spares for one year of operation as standard for flocculant plants.
+ What type of maintenance do the flocculant plants need?
Compact flocculant plants are designed to be as maintenance free as possible. Typical production availability is 95% or higher when correctly operated in accordance with the operational and maintenance procedures supplied by Resources Water Technology.
+ Do you commission your flocculant plants?
Yes. Resources Water Technology offers commissioning and operator training on all new flocculant plants excluding costs of travel and accommodation for the commissioning engineer.
+ Do I need any special training to use a flocculant plant?
No. All necessary operational, maintenance and safety procedures are clearly detailed in the operational manuals supplied with a new flocculant plant.
+ What type of foundation does a compact flocculant plants need?
Flocculant plants require a simple concrete slab foundation.
+ What do I need to install a compact flocculant plant?
A 5 ton crane is needed together with hand tools. Utilities connections must be available as well as access around and above the flocculant plant. A qualified electrician is needed for electrical connections.
+ Can I move the compact flocculant plant easily?
Yes. The flocculant plants are easily transported via forklift or truck to new locations as needed.
+ Why do you use mechanical agitators for mixing?
Mechanical agitators are used for positive mixing tank pumping action while maintaining low tip speed to prevent shearing of the flocculant.
+ What is meant by shearing flocculant?
As flocculant molecules hydrate they form ultra-long chain polymers which are delicate in structure. High mixer tip speeds or use of incorrect pump design can shear these polymer chains resulting in the flocculant becoming ineffective.
+ What type of dosing pumps do the flocculant plants have?
All Resources Water Technology flocculant plants are fitted with low speed positive displacement pumps. Progressive cavity pumps are standard with peristaltic pumps optional.
+ Can the compact flocculant plant be constructed out of FRP?
Yes. FRP construction is available on request.
+ Can I prepare and dose coagulant using a compact flocculant plant?
Yes. Flocculant plants are suitable for preparation and dosing of coagulant.
+ What if I need more than one flocculant for my application?
Multiple flocculants or coagulation and flocculation combinations are possible using multiple plants.
+ Is the flocculant plant weatherproof?
Yes. Where dry powder flocculant is being prepared or stored Resources recommends indoor or under-roof installation.
+ Do the compact flocculant plants have dehumidification systems?
All flocculant plants are equipped with dehumidification piping as standard. Dry powder flocculant plants are supplied with dehumidification systems.
+ What type of corrosion protection do you provide?
Resources compact flocculant plants are coated with 250 micron thickness interior chemical resistant coating. Stainless steel and FRP construction are available for more corrosive environments.
+ Do you use standardized components for your flocculant plants?
Yes. Resources compact flocculant plants make use of standardized components such as valves sensors and piping to optimize maintenance procedures and times.
+ How much power does a compact flocculant plant need?
Excluding dosing pumps Resources compact flocculant plants require less than 3kW of power.
+ How much compressed air is needed?
Compressed air is required at a minimum pressure of 6 bar and a volume of 1 m3/hour.
+ How much water does the flocculant plant use?
Water requirements depend on the volumetric output of the flocculant plant and vary according to varying dosage rates. For a typical range of volumes see our Compact Flocculant Plants section.
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