Optimized Wastewater Systems: Cost Savings for Aerospace Manufacturing
Die Herausforderung
A Southern California aerospace manufacturer was struggling with an inefficient evaporator-based wastewater treatment system that sent all wastewater directly to the evaporator without pretreatment or automation. This caused several issues:
- Increased energy consumption for evaporating untreated wastewater
- Frequent evaporator downtime (one week per month) for cleaning due to TSS buildup
- High labor costs for cleaning and sludge removal
- Excessive sludge generation, raising overall treatment costs
- Inefficient cadmium cyanide destruction, leading to compliance challenges
The outdated system was costly, labor-intensive, and unable to meet performance demands.
Die MacDermid Envio Lösung
MacDermid Envio proposed a multi-step, automated process to optimize wastewater treatment.
Key improvements included:
- Ion Exchange: Recycling water to reduce the load on the evaporator
- Batch Treatment: Removing solids before evaporation to improve efficiency
- System Optimization: Using the evaporator as part of an integrated process rather than a standalone solution
These changes improved feed water quality, reduced sludge production, and minimized maintenance needs.
Das Resultat
The aerospace manufacturer achieved:
- 25–30% reduction in O&M costs by relying less on the evaporator
- Improved efficiency through automated pretreatment and ion exchange
- Lower sludge disposal costs and reduced downtime for cleaning
- Effective cadmium cyanide destruction, ensuring regulatory compliance
With a streamlined, cost-effective wastewater treatment system, the manufacturer can now focus resources on core operations instead of excessive treatment costs. Learn more about smart wastewater treatment options for aerospace manufacturers on our wastewater solutions page!
