foam problem in wastewater pipe
foam problem in wastewater pipe
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The plant is having issue with foam building up in a vertical pipe that carries filtrate from the belt filter press. The filtrate is collected in an above the ground tank. The vertical pipe is partially filled with water all the time since it is discharging the filtrate to the aboveground tank. The foam building up inside the vertical pipe and coming out of the vent. Any idea how this foam can be diverted to nearby sewer or eliminate the foam without use of chemical?





RE: foam problem in wastewater pipe
An inert silicon based anti-foam would also take care of it.
RE: foam problem in wastewater pipe
RE: foam problem in wastewater pipe
One thing that you can do is to extend the drop pipe inside the tank to below water level. It will stop the splashing and foaming inside of the tank.
RE: foam problem in wastewater pipe
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