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This range of small scale Pilot Plants allows students to study the different types and applications used to treat wastewater and to produce potable water. Process industries use water for various reasons and therefore produce wastewater that is at varying levels of contamination. Most large scale process plants have their own wastewater treatment plant, so they can re-use and recirculate the water a number of times and conserve natural resources. The HFT Education pilot plants are designed to treat wastewater with different contamination levels. The plants are able to show the processes involved, so the results of varying the operational parameters can be investigated and analysed. This allows students to understand how to operate the plants at the maximum efficiency. Theoretical knowledge gained using the plants also allows for predicting the efficient design and operation of new treatment plants for specific applications. The HFT Education range can be used with other ranges e.g. Chemical Engineering or Process Control, to provide a fully dedicated small scale industrial laboratory that can provide a teaching and learning experience, to support studies for careers in many different industries and research opportunities. The key features and benefits of the HFT Education Food Processing Technology range are: Running of a pilot plant that simulates an industrial unit operation with a final product at the end of the process and observing and recording data from the actual process operation. Being able to focus on individual parts of the unit operation to analyse efficient use of power and raw materials. The use of industrial components, devices and instruments so students become familiar with their operation and characteristics. Control and monitoring of the pilot plants, either manually, using industrial instruments and devices or automatically via a PC and software, or a combination of both to ensure efficient operation. Varying the process operation parameters and observing and recording the effects with the ability to control the process to simulate situations experienced in industry, so troubleshooting and diagnosis can be performed to set the plant back into an efficient operating condition. Understanding the theory involved in the process being studied to evaluate the efficiency and predict the most efficient operation. TELEPHONE +44 (0) 845 5199 280 / 290 email sales@hft-education.com FAX +44 (0) 845 5199 260 www.hft-education.com
OVERVIEW subjects Activated Sludge Aerobic Purification Anaerobic Purification Biomass Chemical Filtration Chlorination Colloids Coagulation and Coagulants Dead-End Filtration Desalination Flocculation and Flocculants Filter Press Microfiltration Mechanical Filtration Nanofiltration Permeability PID Control Plant Supervision Reverse Osmosis Sedimentation Settling Sewage Treatment Sterilization using UV Light Tangential Filtration Turbidity Water and Wastewater OVERVIEW career paths Facilities Engineer Field Service Engineer Hydrologic Technician Plant Manager Plant Operative Plant Technician Process Engineer Process Operative Research Engineer Research Technician Water Chemist Water or Environmental Scientist Water Resources Technician Engineer Wetland Hydrologist industry applications Agriculture Bioengineering Biopharmaceuticals Bioprocess Chemicals Dyes and Pigments Food and Drink Fuel and Energy Iron and Steel Mining and Minerals Nuclear Oil & Gas Paints Paper Pesticides Petrochemical Pharmaceuticals Polymers and Plastics Quarries Soaps and Detergents Water and Wastewater 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 3
index INDEX Filtration / Turbidity WPN10 Manual Water Filtration Plant...5 WPN20 Automated Water Filtration Plant... Reverse Osmosis & Desalination WPN30 Manual Reverse Osmosis Pilot Plant...5 WPN40 Automated Reverse Osmosis Pilot Plant... Coagulation, Flocculation, Settling WPN50 Manual Coagulation, Flocculation and Settling Pilot Plant...6 WPN60 Automated Coagulation, Flocculation and Settling Pilot Plant... WPN70 Flocculation Test Unit (Jar Test)... index Filtration WPN80 Automated Filtration Pilot Plant...7 WPN85 Sand Column Filtration System... Modular Aerobic and Anaerobic WPN90 Water Purification Pilot Plant Base Unit...7 WPN90A Aerobic Water Purification System... WPN90B Anaerobic Water Purification System...8 Aerobic / Sewage WPN100 Manual Aerobic Water Purification System...8 WPN110 Automated Aerobic Water Purification System... WPN120 Aerobic Water Purification System... Anaerobic / Sewage WPN140 Manual Anaerobic Water Purification System...9 WPN150 Automated Anaerobic Water Purification System... PERMEABILITY and sedimentation WPN200 Permeability and Fluidisation Study Bench... 10 WPN210 Sedimentation Tank Study Unit... WPN215 Sedimentation Tubes Study Unit... 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 4
Filtration / Turbidity WPN10 Manual Water Filtration Plant A Water Filtration Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes for mechanical and chemical filtration, including turbidity in water. The unit includes a sand and activated carbon filter. + Recommended Accessories WPN900 Turbidity Meter WPN20 Automated Water Filtration Plant Filtration / Turbidity / Reverse Osmosis & Desalination Reverse Osmosis & Desalination A Water Filtration Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes for mechanical and chemical filtration, including turbidity. The unit includes a sand and activated carbon filter, an in-line turbidimeter to measure the turbidity of the water flowing into and out of the filters, a PID controller and supervision software. Filtered water samples can be taken from the collecting tank for further investigation and analysis. WPN30 Manual Reverse Osmosis Pilot Plant A Reverse Osmosis Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes for desalintaion and to filter wastewater using osmotic pressure through semi-permeable membranes. The effect of operating pressure, feed flow rate, UV light treatment (sterilization of the permeate), concentrate and permeate ratio can be studied. WPN40 Automated Reverse Osmosis Pilot Plant A Reverse Osmosis Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes for desalination and to filter wastewater using osmotic pressure through membranes. Includes a PID controller and software. The effect of operating pressure, feed flow rate, UV light treatment (sterilization of the permeate), concentrate and permeate ratio can be studied. 5 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 5
Coagulation, Flocculation, Settling WPN50 Manual Coagulation, Flocculation and Settling Pilot Plant A Coagulation, Flocculation and Settling Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes to speed up the settling process for removal of colloids from wastewater, by using coagulation and flocculation. Investigations and experiments include co-current and counter-current settling and characteristics of coagulants and flocculants. WPN60 Automated Coagulation, Flocculation and Settling Pilot Plant A Coagulation, Flocculation and Settling Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes to speed up the settling process for removal of colloids from wastewater, by using coagulation and flocculation. The unit includes PID controller and supervision software. Investigations and experiments include co-current and counter-current settling and characteristics of coagulants and flocculants. NEW PRODUCT WPN70 Flocculation Test Unit (Jar Test) Coagulation, Flocculation, Settling A Flocculation Test Unit (Jar Test) to allow the study of how to optimise the dosage of a coagulant in sewage disposal. The WPN 70 consists of a steel frame with multiple stirrers with accurate stirring speeds that allow for repeatable conditions for each test. Products for chemical engineering HFT Education has a comprehensive range of products for studying different Chemical Engineering Processes. The range includes products for studying Distillation, Extraction, Filtration, Reaction, Evaporation, Cooling Towers, Drying and Absorption. Please see our Chemical Engineering product catalogue or visit our website www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 6
Filtration WPN80 Automated Filtration Pilot Plant A Filter Press and Microfilter Plant for in-depth study of theory and operations of different types of filtration processes including dead-end filtration and tangential filtration. The unit includes a PID controller and control supervision software. NEW PRODUCT WPN85 Sand Column Filtration System Filtration / Modular Aerobic and Anaerobic A Sand Column Filtration System designed as a deep bed filter column to study water filtration through sand filters. Tests with this system can be scaled up to full size applications. The WPN85 consists of a stainless steel frame with a clear filter column that has test point sampling valves along its length. The granular filtration medium is supported in the column by a stainless steel gauze mesh. Modular Aerobic and Anaerobic WPN90 Water Purification Pilot Plant Base Unit The Water Purification Pilot Plant Base Unit provides the electrical and hydraulic services for the WPN90A Aerobic Purification System and the WPN90B Anaerobic Purification System. The unit includes two variable speed peristaltic pumps and a compressor with flowmeter for coupling to the purification systems. WPN90A Aerobic Water Purification System An aerobic water purification system for studying the theory and process of using activated sludge for waste water treatment. The unit includes an oxidation tank and settler. Students use the system for study, simulation, sizing and optimisation of the process with variation of the hydraulic residence time, biomass volume, air flow rate and recycle ratio. 7 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 7
Modular Aerobic and Anaerobic WPN90B Anaerobic Water Purification System An anaerobic water purification system for studying the theory and processes for the anaerobic waste treatment of biomass, sewage and sludges. The unit includes an anaerobic digester and settler. Students use the system for study, simulation, sizing and optimisation of the process with variation of the hydraulic residence time, packing and recycle ratio. Aerobic / Sewage WPN100 Manual Aerobic Water Purification System An Aerobic Water Purification Plant using activated sludge for studying the aerobic water purification process for treating sewage. The unit includes an oxidation reactor, settler and chlorination tank. This system represents a single-stage sewage treatment process. Experiments include purification efficiency with variation of composition of water to be treated, residence time, organic load, ph in oxidation tank and concentration of dissolved oxygen. WPN110 Automated Aerobic Water Purification System An Aerobic Water Purification Plant using activated sludge for the in-depth study of the process for treating sewage. Includes oxidation reactor, settler, chlorination tank, a PID controller and control and supervision software. The system represents a single-stage sewage treatment process. Experiments include purification efficiency with variation of composition of water to be treated, residence time, organic load, ph in oxidation tank and concentration of dissolved oxygen. WPN120 Aerobic Water Purification System Modular Anaerobic / Aerobic / Sewage An Aerobic Water Purification Plant using activated sludge for the in-depth study of the aerobic water purification process for treating sewage. The unit includes an oxidation reactor and settler. The system represents a single-stage sewage treatment process. Biomass is oxidised in the reactor with an agitator that is driven by air supplied by a compressor. Three overflows in the oxidation reactor allow for variation of the reactor volume. 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 8
Anaerobic / Sewage WPN140 Manual Anaerobic Water Purification System An Anaerobic Water Purification Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes for the anaerobic waste treatment of biomass, sewage and sludges. The plant includes a reactor with built-in settler and floating head to act as a hydraulic guard. Anaerobic / Sewage Sludges are fed and recycled by two gear pumps. A compressor is used to stir the biomass by recycling air from the top to the bottom of the reactor. Biomass is heated by a heat exchanger included in the digester and connected to a diathermic-oil heating unit. WPN150 Automated Anaerobic Water Purification System An Anaerobic Water Purification Plant for in-depth study of theory and processes for the anaerobic waste treatment of biomass, sewage and sludges. The plant includes a reactor with built-in settler and floating head to act as a hydraulic guard, a PID controller and control and supervision software. Experiments include purification efficiency with variation of recycle ratio, residence time, digester temperature, organic load and ph and rh. VISIT OUR WEBSITE > TO DOWNLOAD OUR TECHNICAL DATASHEETS For more detailed technical information about our teaching products and to request a quotation, please visit our website at: www.hft-education.com 9 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 9
PERMEABILITY and sedimentation WPN200 Permeability and Fluidisation Study Bench A Permeability and Fluidisation Study Bench that allows study and understanding of the flow of a liquid through a bed of solid particles, as well as filtration tests on real beds and waters. NEW PRODUCT The WPN200 uses a bed of granular medium e.g. sand or glass beads that are placed in a clear tube through which water can be made to flow in either a downward or upward direction. Water flow is provided from a constant head tank connected to the water network and the flow rate is measured by a variable area flowmeter. Pressure drops across the bed can be measured with by a water manometer or mercury manometer. Purification Pilot Plant Base Unit that provides the services for the WPN200A Aerobic Purification System and the WPN200B Anaerobic Purification System. NEW PRODUCT NEW PRODUCT WPN210 Sedimentation Tank Study Unit A Sedimentation Tank Study Unit that has been designed to study the hydraulic behaviour and settling efficiency of a sedimentation tank. WPN215 Sedimentation Tubes Study Unit PERMEABILITY and sedimentation A Sedimentation Tubes Study Unit that has been designed to study the basic principles of the sedimentation process. Cylinders are filled with suspensions containing different sediments and the sedimentation rate can be determined. experienced staff and consultants The HFT Education Water Purification range is a flexible series of products that can be selected to suit your curriculum requirements. Our experienced staff and consultants will recommend modules that will suit your specific needs. For more information please contact us on: sales@hft-education.com 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 10
REAL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS HFT Education Engineering Teaching Equipment is designed to teach students about the principals, operation and application of real industrial technology, and produces scalable results that represent real life values. Our products are also manufactured using industrial standard components and materials, helping students to learn hands-on practical skills that can be directly applied in industry. 11 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15 11
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