SAF®

TURN-KEY RENTAL SYSTEMS

For Water and Wastewater Applications

Suspended Air® Flotation (SAF®)

Specifications

  • Materials: AISI Type 304 stainless steel, PVC, and polyurethane construction.
  • Flow Capacities: Systems accommodate flow rates from 50 to 1400 GPM and can be equipped with pH control systems utilizing PID loops.
  • Customization: Designed to meet specific customer requirements while maintaining Heron Innovators’ rigorous product standards.

Pilot Testing Capabilities

Heron Innovators provides pilot-scale testing to validate process performance and operating costs, building on results from laboratory analyses.

Treatability Studies

  • Laboratory Testing: Jar tests to determine optimal polymer and flocculent dosing, as well as pH adjustments.
  • Analytical Insights: Comprehensive results to predict process performance and operating costs.

Optional Features 

  • Feed Pump: Self-priming pump with variable frequency drive (VFD) controller.
  • Flow Meter: 4-inch magnetic flow meter for precise monitoring.
  • pH Control System: PID loops for acid and caustic feed regulation.
  • Coagulation Control: Flow-controlled outlets for coagulant feed and serpentine-style floc mixers.
  • Polymer System: Dosing, flash mixing, and polymer aging system.
  • Working Tanks: Designed for conditioning chemistry.
  • Flotation Cell: Equipped with SAF® froth generation technology.
  • Solids Pump: Positive displacement pump for skimmed solids handling.

Demonstrated System Capabilities

  • Primary influent clarification as a replacement for primary clarifiers.
  • Treatment of overflow pond return water containing algae or partially digested raw influent.
  • Clarification of activated sludge mixed liquor, with concurrent MLSS thickening.
  • Clarification of digested sludge belt filter press filtrate and wash water.

System Capabilities and Services Provided

  • Engineering Design: Comprehensive process and component design.
  • Fabrication: Custom stainless steel tanks and components.
  • Technical Drawings: 2D and 3D designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for mechanical and electrical fabrication.
  • Pilot Operation: Turnkey pilot trailer provision and operation.
  • Fast Start-Up: Starts up in hours, not days.

PILOT/RENTAL GALLERY

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