The Model 5000S pH Control and Monitoring System offers automatic monitoring and pH control of excess process water and or storm water collected in settling basins, lagoons and other outfall containment.
The Model 5000S pH Control and Monitoring System is designed for concrete manufacturers to effectively control the pH and total suspended solids of excess process water and or storm water run-off.
As the pH is being lowered to 7.5, the dissolved and suspended solids will become insoluble and precipitate out of solution. Lab tests after pH adjustment indicate that total suspended solids are between 10-18 mg/l without filtration. This enables the facility to meet the pH requirements as well as the 30 mg/l total suspended solids limit most permits demand before the water can be released.
The treated water may be recycled to batch concrete, irrigate rock or to rinse trucks and other equipment without scaling the painted surfaces
Use of the system can reduce potable water usage.
The system will treat approximately 75,000 gallons per day utilizing the Fortrans proprietary non-fouling C02 injector diffuser. The system is powered by a stainless steel continuous duty rated submersible pump with thermal overload protection.. The low cost systems are reliable, efficient and operate using safe carbon dioxide gas.
Installed in a full enclosure 4’ wide 4’ deep and 8’ high. It is equipped with lighting, shelving and a steel door with lockset. The system includes a stainless steel submersible pump with a float switch that is connected to a GFCI outlet in rear of system. Suction and discharge hoses are equipped with cam lock quick connect fittings. Red alarm light and fixture is included. This model is built on a Trex® skid with Coex® plastic flooring for maximum resistance to water damage.
– Owner supplied items are a 10’ x 10’ concrete pad which provides space for CO2 tanks, 115V 20
– Amp electrical service and C02 supply with regulator and hose.
– Shipping weight 650 lbs. Class 200 Freight classification
All Fortrans system are guaranteed to perform to the buyers satisfaction.
We are currently using 9 of the Model 5000S pH Control Systems supplied by Fortrans at our ready mix concrete plants and are very pleased with them. In fact, they are not only helping us to control the pH in our pit systems but also help us deal with the solids build-up as well. They are reliable and virtually maintenance free and one of the best methods that I have found in dealing with high pH process water which is one of the most critical and increasingly regulated issues in our industry. We currently operate 30 plants and I intend to purchase several more Model 5000S systems.“
Jeff Lamm
Environmental Manager
Southern Concrete Materials
Asheville, NC
Fortrans 5000s Product Highlights
- The pH Control Systems will treat up to 50 gallons per minute at 20′ head
- Unique water circulation design eliminates the need for separate neutralization tank.
- 2-inch cam lock quick connect fittings on inlet and return for easy hook-up. The standard unit is equipped with 2-25′ sections of 2 inch flexible hose with cam lock quick connect fittings. Inlet and outlet fittings at the basin or lagoon are per our specifications.
- Unit is shipped completely assembled. The chemical controller is preprogrammed to maintain a pH of 7.5
- 1 year warranty on all component parts and housing
- Guaranteed Performance
- Custom systems for up to 3 MGD are available
Fortrans offers 4 models of pH Control Systems that are designed to treat and maintain a specified pH level in a body of water or a tank typically >100,000 gallons, to allow the permitted discharge of treated water to the environment. Permits must be obtained from the local governing agency to allow any discharge to the environment. Treated water may be used in recycling systems and can substantially lower the use of potable water. System will help attain compliance with storm water run-off regulations.
Accessories:
Custom System Flow And Treatment Capacity
Fortrans pH control systems are scalable to meet your facility’s current and future pH adjustment requirements. The standard Fortrans system has a through put of approximately 70,000 gallons per day and can efficiently adjust up to 140,000 gallons of water per day. Higher capacity units are available for pH adjustment of 300,000 GPO to a million gallons per day and more. Contact Fortrans for a quote on a custom system to meet your specific needs.
Electronic Flow Meter With Totalizer Function
Upgrade the standard electronic flow rate meter to a flow rate and totalized flow meter with power disruption backup, and an output for external data recording. Use for managing your system maintenance and C02 re-supply schedule.
Data Logger
Continuously record the pH and flowrate of the system, and store the process pH and flowrate data on a SD flash card with a two-channel data logger. Be able to access all of your system process data from anywhere, at anytime with your Ethernet connection to this data logger. Complete with software to export process data to Excel for regulatory reporting.
Modular Discharge Option
Modular discharge option provides external piping and a manual valve or solenoid valve, to divert your facility’s pH adjusted excess process water or storm water to discharge. You supply a discharge hose for the cam lock discharge connection. System continuously monitors and records discharge water flow rate and pH using a datalogger with Ethernet connection. Record and store your discharge data on a SD card, with the date and time as well as the pH and flowrate of the discharge. Streamline your recordkeeping and reporting with export of this discharge data to Microsoft Excel.
Discharge option monitors and reports pH and total gallons discharged and date of discharge. Includes 2 channel data logger with ethernet connection and SD memory card with software to download data to paper format for permanent storage. Unit is equipped with external piping and electric butterfly valve. Manual switch to control discharge. Owner supplied items: 2” flat hose with camlock quick connect fitting.
Chemical Pump And Injectors
Systems can be customized to raise pH, as well as to lower pH as desired, or perform both functions on a continuous basis.
Electronic Flow Meter with Totalizer function
Permanent memory and analog output for a data logger or a chart recorder.
Electronic Flow Meter and Totalizer with permanent memory
Ethernet connection and 1 GB SD card for data collection and download.
2 Channel Data logger with software
For printout of data in chart, tabular or graph formats for formal reporting requirements. USB Cable included.
Chemical pump and installed chemical injectors to raise pH if needed
Systems are available that can raise or lower pH as desired or perform both functions on a continuous basis.
April 2010
Ph and Total Solids Control For Concrete Producers Press Release.
August 2009
Modular Treatment System Neutralizes Process Water featured in Concrete Products magazine.
To learn more about Fortrans products, visit fortransphcontrol.com
