Dairy processors—especially ice cream manufacturers—face some of the toughest wastewater challenges in the food industry. High levels of fats, oils, and grease (FOG), fluctuating pH from constant product changeovers, surging TSS, and residue from syrups, fruit pastes, nuts, and chocolate make treatment both complex and costly. Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) cycles only amplify the problem, sending large bursts of organics down the drain multiple times a day.

This case study highlights how FRC’s dual‑stage clarification process, advanced separation technologies, and rugged equipment design helped the facility reduce pollutant loadings, meet requirements for discharge to the local POTW, and even reuse treated water inside the plant.

A leading industrial bakery—producer of popular cookies and crackers found in homes across the country

We show you how to properly remove and reconnect chain links on a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit.

This instructional video demonstrates how to properly adjust an FRC Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system to generate stable, high-quality whitewater

This instructional video provides detailed guidance for adjusting the skimmer blades on an FRC Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system to achieve smooth and reliable sludge removal.

This instructional video shows how to properly bleed off air from an FRC Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system.

Join FRC Systems & Sulzer at WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago to see our full-scale PCCS-25 DAF system and explore advanced wastewater treatment solutions.

Choosing the right DAF system goes beyond comparing price tags—it requires understanding how design, aeration, controls, materials, and sludge‑handling features impact long‑term performance. This guide breaks down the key elements that separate a reliable DAF from a costly headache, helping you evaluate manufacturers with clarity and confidence.

At FRC, we offer two primary Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system designs: the Plate Pack or High Rate DAF System  and the Open Style DAF...

What is it about FRC Systems DAF design that makes wastewater operators jobs so much better?

There are a lot of companies out there that will sell you anything they think you might need.

It happens every year around the US – warm weather during summertime induces algae growth in surface bodies of water.

It’s no secret that the greatest operating expense of an industrial wastewater treatment system is in chemical usage.

FRC has developed skid mounted DAF systems designed to ship as plug-and-play units.