pH Control Systems

• REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE COST OF STORING OR DISPOSAL OF EXCESS PROCESS WATER

• TREATED WATER MEETS PH AND TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS LIMITS FOR DISCHARGE

• FORTRANS SYSTEMS ARE SAFER AND MUCH LESS COSTLY TO OPERATE THAN ACID BASED SYSTEMS

• PH ADJUSTED PROCESS WATER IS IDEAL FOR RECYCLING, RINSING TRUCKS, DUST CONTROL OR IRRIGATION

• SIMPLE LOW MAINTENANCE DESIGN

• REDUCE POTABLE WATER USAGE

• The Fortrans exclusive in-line carbon dioxide diffusion and injection system (patent pending) adjusts the pH of process water and/or storm water automatically, on an as-needed basis. This carbon dioxide pH adjustment system is driven by a programmable logic controller that achieves, and then automatically maintains a target range (usually pH 7.5 to pH 8.0), for water stored in your detention basin. Target pH range is adjustable. Includes pH measurement cell, and fully automated operation. Highly reliable, and exceptionally economical to operate.

• High efficiency stainless steel submersible pump with stainless steel impeller, thermally protected continuous-duty motor, and float assembly to protect against run-dry condition. The standard system pump yields approximately 70,000 gallons per day from a typical 12 to 15 foot deep detention basin, and has capacity to pump from basins or pits 20 feet and more in depth.

• High quality pump boom, 2 feet high, with 30" boom reach, including a manual winch.

• 1.5-inch pump connection and 1.5-inch discharge hoses (25 feet each) with cam lock quick connect fittings for quick and easy set-up.

• Electronic flow rate meter to indicate that the system is operating within a normal flow range, or to indicate that maintenance cleaning of the pump inlet, or the system hoses, is required.

• Factory installed industrial-duty surge suppressor to protect the system electronics.

• Red light fixture to warn that the system pH has exceeded the alarm set-point. Provides automatic alarm indication that C02 supply is exhausted, and your tank requires filling.

• A system enclosure that is best suited to your facilities needs.

• Feature an exclusive in-line carbon dioxide diffusion and injection system to precisely adjust the pH of process water in detention basins.

• Optimize process and storm water treatment to comply with federal and local regulations. Reduce or eliminate costs of storing or off-site disposal of excess process water.

• Operational Cost Savings. Fortrans pH control systems are exceptionally efficient, with 60% to 70% typical operational expense savings over acid-based pH adjustment systems. The Fortrans system reduces total suspended solids to EPA standards of less than 30 mgl liter without additional chemicals or filters.

• Maintenance Cost Savings. An elegant design allows Fortrans pH control systems to operate automatically, 24 hours a day. Routine maintenance is simple and easy.

• Safety. Fortrans pH control systems use carbon dioxide in lieu of hazardous acids. Employees will not need protective equipment or safety training for handling hazardous acids used in other pH control methods.

• Proven Reliability. Fortrans pH control systems, with our exclusive in-line C02 injection and diffusion technology provides a proven pH control solution, with hundreds of installations currently operating throughout the United States.

• Performance. Fortrans guarantees their systems will perform to their customers, satisfaction, and we back this with a 60 day purchase price refund offer. (Less Shipping)

Our systems offer precise monitoring and control of the pH in pit systems, settling basins, lagoons and other containment areas.

• The pH Control Systems will treat up to 57 gallons per minute - max 20' head pressure. Unique water circulation design eliminates the need for separate neutralization tank.
  
• 1.5" quick connect fittings on inlet and return for easy hook-up. The standard unit is equipped with 2-20' sections of 1.5" flexible hose with 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. Just attach hoses and PVC fittings.
  
• 1 year warranty on all component parts and housing

The pH Control Systems are designed to treat and maintain a specified pH level in a body of water usually 100,00 gallons or less 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 for wetting of rock and/or dust control to aid compliance with storm water run off regulations and may be used in water recycling systems.

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.

• 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.

We offer custom made pH control systems for hi-volume process water treatment.
Please contact us for quotes.