12 Reasons Why Advanced Ozone Technology makes Complex Water Treatment Easy
Solving complex water problems is not easy. It requires a multi disciplined team of professionals to analyze, engineer, test and monitor a successful treatment solution.
While engineering a solution remains complex, once installed, today's ozone systems are surprisingly easy to operate, monitor and maintain. With advancements in technology, ozone is providing cost-effective, reliable and sustainable treatment. Ozone systems, such as those developed and installed by Aclarus, are designed for low maintenance, easy expansion and safe operation. They can be fully automated to monitor ozone levels and water quality and can make adjustments as required, optimizing treatment, operators time and costs. Here are some of the features that make advanced ozone technology so compelling:
1. Generated On-Demand
Ozone offers the convenience of on-site generation, from virtually anywhere eliminating supplier reliance for remote locations. Ozone can be safely produced onsite with generators that replicate the natural oxidation process. Fully automated operation, enables ozone on demand precisely as needed.
2. Requires No Consumables
Ozone eliminates the need to purchase, transport and store chemicals, bulbs or other consumables. This saves time and money, while reducing supply chain reliance and fluctuating costs. Recently, some municipalities in the US and Canada sought emergency government intervention to help them source the water treatment chemicals that their systems rely on. Reducing consumables, such as chemicals and mercury bulbs, also lessens environmental impacts and GHG emissions.
3. Automated Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Advanced ozone systems can be completely automated eliminating the need for extensive operator training and intervention. Automated programmable logic controllers (PLC) continuously monitor and adjust system operation and regulate the ozone generator to maintain the predetermined settings. Automated alerts are sent to the operator if necessary.
4. Easy Integration with BACnet
Some ozone systems, such as Aclarus, can also be easily integrated into existing building automation monitoring systems using protocols such as BACnet and can be securely monitored for service and support.
5. 24/7 Remote Monitoring
Todays’ ozone systems can be Internet of Things (IOT) enabled. This option enables remote monitoring of all systems through a secure, dedicated computer and or smart phone. This capability allows for the utmost peace of mind and flexibility to access, monitor and adjust the system from virtually anywhere with WI-FI or GSM.
6. Easily Expandable
Ozone system technology is easily expandable, removing the stress of estimating sizing and capital outlay for future needs and population growth. Ozone’s small footprint also eliminates the need to build large and costly infrastructure. Additional generators and other compact equipment can be added to the original installation when expansion is necessary.
7. Easy System Redundancy
Ozone systems can be designed to offer complete redundancy on the smallest footprint, even as part of the main system. In the event of system failure, duplicate back up modules ensure continuous operation or will operate as duty standby. “Shelf spares” for redundancy can also be provided for key components as ozone systems offer modular service, saving cost and space allocation.
8. Easy Retro-Fit into Existing infrastructure
Ozone offers a powerful optimized technology on a compact footprint that can typically be installed within existing infrastructure to meet new demands or replace underperforming equipment. System upgrades or replacements for UV or chlorine can often require expensive infrastructure changes for larger chemical or UV contact chambers. Ozone systems are compact and typically integrate with existing infrastructure to enhance existing treatment and/or provide expansion while saving significant capital costs.
9. Decentralized / Container Options
Ozone’s compact footprint is ideal for decentralized and container needs, such as Sea Cans. This option makes water treatment in remote areas and work camps easy, especially given ozone is generated on-site without the need for consumables. Mobile, modular and adaptable to local conditions.
10. Integrates with Standard Industrial Filters
Ozone systems also offer pre-treatment for virtually any process application. Ozone oxidizes, coagulates and flocs contaminates from the water which are then filtered and removed. The filtration process is adaptable to virtually all types and brands of industrial filters. Ozone is used to pre-treat but also backwashing, especially for UF/MF, to maintain filter quality and reduce any chemicals required for cleaning.
11. Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) Ready
Ozone offers the ability to enhance the performance of existing treatments via Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP). A key example, is the addition of ozone to Ultra Violet (UV) treatment. Ozone can clarify and the disinfect water prior to UV treatment, thereby improving the efficiency of the overall treatment for better results and up to 20% lower costs*.
12. Integrated Auto PH Adjust
Ozone can effectively treat source water without adversely affecting pH levels and can also optimize pH levels in the treatment trains of solutions requiring the use of chemicals to improve their efficiency and reduce their operational costs. Some advanced ozone systems, such as Aclarus, offer the integration of automated PH adjustment. This option eliminates the need to work with a secondary supplier and ensures seamless integration within the treatment train.
Complex water treatment requires an experienced, dedicated team of professionals. Aclarus doesn’t just sell equipment, we provide comprehensive solutions to ensure that every ozone system is engineered to deliver exactly what was specified. Aclarus makes ozone systems that are easy to manage and maintain, while ensuring the utmost in safety and reliability. To learn how Aclarus can make your water treatment challenges easier, please contact us here.