EQUALIZATION TANKS
Smooth operations are what Equalization Storage Tanks can provide your wastewater treatment process. EQ and wastewater storage tanks are used in many industrial applications to reduce the peaks and flows in wastewater discharges from the production area as well as the pollutant loadings. Wastewater treatment systems perform best when the flow rate and pollutant loadings are maintained at relatively consistent levels. Quite often during sanitation periods or equipment maintenance breakdown, high concentrations of pollutants or high volumes of water are sent to the wastewater treatment system. In many applications, the wastewater operator is part of the maintenance or sanitation crew and doesn’t have to watch the wastewater treatment system during repairs and clean up. Poor chemical treatment and operations could occur leading to non-compliance incidents.
EQUALIZATION TANKS: HOW THEY WORK
Equalization of wastewater is a vital part of treatment process management systems and for the minimization and control of inconsistencies in wastewater. The equalization of contaminants and flow are engineered to deliver a constant rate of flow and contaminants to the treatment process. Larger equalization tanks provide a solution that reduces the impact of batch dumps and unwanted discharges. Aeration Blowers provide energy to maximize the suspension of solids in the wastewater to ensure a homogenized waste stream flows into the treatment system. This equipment has been proven to be more energy-efficient and has lower maintenance than mechanical mixing.
Benefits of Equalization Tanks Include:
- Substantial reduction in chemical costs associated with pH fluctuations or where coagulants and flocculants are required for solids removal.
- Smaller downstream treatment components. Downstream treatment components do not have to be sized to handle instantaneous flow peaks.
- Ease of operations. EQ substantially reduces process adjustments required in day-to-day operations.
STANDARD EQUALIZATION TANKS
- Bolt Together Steel Construction
- Silica/Zirconium Liquid Seal prior to coating for additional corrosion protection prior to interior/exterior coating applications
- Factory Powder Coated interior and exterior
- Flat Bottom
- Domed Top
- Galvanized ladder with safety cage & lockable entry
- Galvanized five foot perimeter guard rail on each side of the exterior ladder
- Liquid Level Indicator for specified tank height
EQUALIZATION TANK OPTIONS
- Stainless Steel Welded Equalization Tank
- Aeration Mixing Systems with Aeration Blower, Stainless Steel Headers and Diffusers
- Exterior Tank Side Level Indicator
WASTEWATER STORAGE TANKS
There are many needs for additional storage tanks used in the wastewater treatment process including liquid sludge storage, recycled water storage, waste oils, and many more. These tanks are constructed of carbon steel, stainless steel, or plastic with flat or coned bottoms.
WASTEWATER STORAGE TANK OPTIONS
- Materials of Construction
- Valving and Vents
- Flat or Cone Bottoms
- Open Top or Covered
- Mechanical Mixing or Aeration Manifolds
- Level Indication
- Pumping Systems – Inlet or Outlet
- Walkways, Ladders, or Stairs
NEED HELP CHOOSING AN EQUALIZATION TANK?
If you’re looking for help with equalization and wastewater storage tanks for your business, contact our team of experts at Ellis Corporation. We have many years in the industry specializing in wastewater storage tanks and can help you figure out which option will be the best for you. What material you need, the type of pumping system, what shape bottom you need, and more factors will all need to be considered before you invest in an equalization and wastewater storage tank. For more information on what kind of tank is right for your needs, call us today. We look forward to working with you!