HiPOx FEATURES & BENEFITS
Every product has its own features and benefits, right? What sets HiPOx apart from its competitors is its unique combination of features and benefits. And though no other product currently on the market delivers as much value, HiPOx delivers one over-arching benefit that is the most important of all: lower total operating costs compared to alternative technologies. Here’s how it adds up:
Assured on-site destruction of contaminants –HiPOx's most important benefit is that it destroys contaminants on-site by converting them to benign materials—principally carbon dioxide and water.
The HiPOx process is based on well-known oxidation chemistry that uses hydrogen peroxide and ozone to form hydroxyl radicals. If these oxidants are placed in contact with the contaminants in sufficient quantity, a series of chemical reactions will completely convert the contaminants to benign materials every time.
No hazardous waste transportation and disposal - Carbon-based treatment technology requires used carbon to be transported off-site to a licensed hazardous waste facility for further processing or disposal. HiPOx destroys contaminants on-site, generating no hazardous waste. Even in instances where HiPOx is used in conjunction with carbon based technology, the amount of carbon waste requiring off-site shipment and disposal is substantially reduced. Therefore, regulatory requirements are vastly simplified or eliminated and long-term liability is reduced.
No air emissions – Unlike air stripping technology, HiPOx provides a cleaner, more cost-effective method of removing contaminants from water. Air stripping technology, which is designed to remove contaminants from water, discharges the same contaminants into the surrounding atmosphere. In some cases the air stripper exhaust is passed through a carbon vessel to reduce the air emissions. Like water based carbon systems, the spent carbon must be shipped off-site for treatment or disposal. Using HiPOx can therefore greatly reduce regulatory requirements associated with hazardous waste disposal and can lower long-term liability.
Elimination of potential discharge violations - The HiPOx system is designed for dependability and is fully automated and alarmed for unattended operation. When any process departs from a pre-set parameter, a valve closes to prevent any discharge of untreated water. This automatic shutdown feature eliminates the potential for substantial fines and penalties from regulatory authorities for discharge violations as well as negative publicity in the community.
Easy installation and start-up - The HiPOx unit is pre-packaged and pre-engineered for easy installation. The HiPOx unit can be delivered as a single unit on a flatbed truck and set down on a concrete pad. Hook up the electrical connection, the influent and effluent lines, and a phone line for remote monitoring and the system is ready to operate. These portability features also make it easy to move the HiPOx unit from one site to the next.
Low maintenance requirements - With few moving parts and no filters to change, HiPOx units can run unattended for long periods. The ozone generators are of solid state construction to provide maximum durability.
Low consumables cost – The key consumable materials used in the HiPOx system are hydrogen peroxide, oxygen and electricity. The HiPOx system is designed to consume 100% of the ozone produced from the oxygen supply so usage of all materials is optimized. Electrical costs are comparable to air stripping and carbon systems, and are far lower than other destructive technologies such as UV systems. No anti-scalant agents are required. And since HiPOx is an on-line system that operates at wellhead pressure, no costly repumping is required.
High reliability / Up time – The HiPOx system was specifically designed to run on a near continuous basis with minimal disruption. Operating experience with systems installed to date indicate that system on-stream times in the high 90 percent range are routine.
Easily Combined with Other Technologies – In some cases, particularly at sites with a variety of contaminants, the best treatment solution may be a conjunctive application of HiPOx with one or more conventional technologies such as carbon vessels, air strippers, or bioreactors. HiPOx can be easily installed at various points in a treatment train to provide the most cost-effective solution possible.
Bromate Control –Most advanced oxidation processes are not appropriate for treating potable water supply applications, because they generate excessive levels of bromate. However, Applied’s patented HiPOx reactor design minimizes bromate formation to meet drinking water standards. This lead HiPOx to become the first advanced oxidation system ever approved and permitted by the California Department of Health Services to completely eliminate MTBE contamination from a drinking water supply well.
Compact and Quiet – The smallest HiPOx unit, capable of treating streams from less than 10 gallons per minute to over 50 gallons per minute, has a footprint of only 4 feet by 8 feet. The largest unit, capable of treating well over 1,000 gallons per minute, measures 10 feet by 40 feet and is fully enclosed within a standard shipping container. HiPOx units also run quietly, making them ideal for areas and communities where traditional systems are problematic or unwelcome.
Community acceptance – Many of the features described above translate into a high degree of community acceptance when compared to other technologies. No discharge of contaminants to the atmosphere, no hazardous waste shipments from the site, a small visual profile and quiet operation are all strong pluses.
Clean Water, Clean Environment
HiPOx is good for the environment as well as a more efficient and cost-effective alternative for addressing water contamination. HiPOx delivers lower treatment costs and a huge environmental advantage, making HiPOx the clear choice to solve groundwater contamination problems.
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