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DAF system buyer's guide conclusion

The Ultimate DAF System Buyer's Guide: Conclusion

At face value DAF systems are pretty much like any other piece of industrial equipment – they’re an investment that you only want to make once. And in the same vane, some designs are simply better than others. With this guide, hopefully you’ve learned which design elements separate one DAF unit from another. In summary, let’s…

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daf system startup

The Right Way to Perform a DAF System Startup

If you’ve just got your hands on a shiny new DAF system, you’re probably anxious to get the thing running. But before you start muddying it up with wastewater, there are a few important things to run through. Follow this 10-step guide to perform a proper DAF system startup. 1. Review the Operation & Maintenance Manual…

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coagulants not for pH adjust

Unintended Effects of Using Coagulants to Adjust pH

If you’re using chemical coagulants to adjust pH, then you’re doing something wrong. You see, if coagulants are meant to be used for adjusting pH, then why do we call them coagulants and not pH reagents? Why add the iron or aluminum salts to the mix? Doesn’t it make much more sense to use an acid (i.e. sulfuric acid)…

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DAF Maintenance Schedule

DAF System Operation & Maintenance Schedule

Like any other equipment in your facility, a DAF system absolutely must be maintained if you expect it to perform as designed. Whether you’re in charge of DAF system operation & maintenance or you’re in charge of the guys whose job it is to maintain the DAF system, here’s the list of maintenance procedures that should…

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Skid Mounted DAF Systems

Skid Mounted DAF Systems Prove Popular Among Wastewater Operators

FRC has developed skid mounted DAF systems designed to ship as plug-and-play units, ready to process industrial wastewater for solids and oil removal. FRC owner, Adriaan van der Beek, explains: “Recently a small dairy in Vermont was in trouble due to a fire at their WWTP. We were able to mobilize one of our skid mounted DAF systems and…

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