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Technologically advanced system for removing water from spent ADF
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A key component of Inland’s glycol recycling process is the "Glycol Concentrator". This technologically advanced, cost-effective system removes water from spent aircraft de-icing fluids, producing a concentrated glycol/water mixture. Concentrated fluid has several re-use applications including anti-freeze, coolants and aircraft de-icing fluid.
These self-contained, mobile Glycol Concentrators work by a means of mechanical vapour recompression. The principal components of the system are a heat exchanger, an evaporation tank, a cyclone and a steam compressor. The system is highly energy efficient allowing it to operate at costs significantly less than other distillation or evaporation processes.
The Concentrator outflow system can be fitted with a "scrubber" which reduces glycol concentrations to less than 100 mg/L [if required], meeting the most stringent environmental guidelines including those established by airports and local treatment authorities. [Design is 1000 mg/L].
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Glycol Concentrator
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The Concentrator offers the following:
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System Capacity
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17,000 to 51,000 L or 4,400 to 13,300 US gallons/day *
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Infeed Concentration
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1% to 20% glycol [typical]
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Concentrate Output
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50 - 60% glycol solution
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Distillate Output
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Water @ 100 mg/L glycol, if required
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Energy Usage
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Significantly less than conventional technologies
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Footprint
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Skid mounted to allow operation from a portable container or fixed facilities
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* Capacity can be increased, if required.
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The Glycol Concentrator is designed to operate with minimal maintenance and operational attendance while offering a reliable & consistent means of fluids recycling. The computer controlled operating system has built-in safety systems & checks, further ensuring ease of operation.
The Concentrator uses a thermodynamic cycle called vapour recompression to remove water from recovered aircraft de-icing fluid. The system is fed spent ADF collected from de-icing operations through storm drains or via glycol recovery vehicles. Recovered glycol is typically diluted by precipitation and may carry contaminants such as de-icing salts, fuels, lubricating oils and other debris.
With the Concentrator, spent de-icing fluid is put through a system of heat exchangers, cyclones, and compressors to remove water. The system has two output streams: [1] water with 100 mg/L of glycol [which can be released to the appropriate water treatment authority or treated biologically] and [2] concentrated glycol [about 50% glycol].
This 50% glycol product is typically further refined by distillation and polishing until it meets the specifications for several industrial grade markets.
For more information, please contact us.
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14 Queen Street. PO Box 253 Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5C1 Canada
Phone: +1-902-895-6346 Fax: +1-902-895-6349
Email: marketing@inlandgroup.ca
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