Every manufacturing plant generates odors during the production process. These may originate from the product processing line, from the wastewater treatment system… Such foul odors negatively affect the health and productivity of workers in the plant.
Odor control provides a deodorization solution, creating a healthier environment for work and production. How is odor control carried out, and which equipment effectively handles wastewater odor control?
What Is Odor Control
“No one wants their workplace or facility to smell like rotten eggs.
However, certain critical processes, such as wastewater treatment, require the use of procedures and chemicals that can generate unpleasant odors.”
Foul odors can emit hydrogen sulfide, organic sulfides, ammonia, and other biogases. Fortunately, odor control systems allow plants to complete these processes without making the surrounding area undesirable.
The key component in these odor control systems is the magnetic drive pump line, designed to handle the aggressive chemicals involved.
What Type of Pump Does the Odor Control Industry Need?
Reliability, cost-effectiveness, and low maintenance are the key factors that odor control system designers consider when selecting pumps for their systems. These systems typically fall into one of two common types:
Biological Odor Control Systems
These systems use sulfur-oxidizing bacteria on an irrigated inert medium to remove hydrogen sulfide and organic sulfur compounds. These gases are flammable, corrosive, and toxic, and emit strong odors. Due to their aggressive nature, they must be treated before being released into the atmosphere.
For effective operation, the odor control system requires pumps designed for heavy chemical exposure. Finish Thompson is a pump manufacturer specialized for applications such as these. Pump types used in this system include: drum pumps for dispensing odor-control chemicals, diaphragm pumps, and magnetic drive centrifugal pumps to transfer the fluid through the odor control system.
Chemical Scrubbing Odor Control Systems
These systems use a scrubbing solution to treat contaminated air so it can be safely discharged. The scrubbing solution contains chemical reagents that must be handled appropriately.
For odor control in this type of system, the Finish Thompson DB Series pump is well suited for this application. “End users need a corrosion-resistant, cost-effective pump to circulate reagents within their system.
The DB Series magnetic drive pump offers corrosion-resistant materials and sealless magnetic drive technology, resulting in less downtime compared to sealed pumps because mechanical seals inherently degrade over time and must be replaced.”
In addition, Finish Thompson pumps are designed so they can be easily disassembled for parts replacement. This is one of the key distinguishing advantages of Finish Thompson pumps not commonly found in other brands.
For example: if you need to replace an impeller, FTI’s magnetic drive pump can be easily disassembled, making repair efficient and cost-effective — compared to the cost of an equivalent sealed pump on the market.
Customized Solutions for the Odor Control Industry
Finish Thompson pumps not only provide reliability and low maintenance to odor control system designers, but can also offer customized solutions for each application.
Odor control system designers typically build systems to meet the specific needs of their customers.
“They have a wide range of pump options for large or small systems and for handling different chemicals. And when working with Finish Thompson, they gain even more options and a broader pump range. A notable example is the DB Series magnetic drive centrifugal pump. By customizing each system with a specific pump and delivering products to customers promptly, FTI plays an important role in helping its customers receive systems that fit their needs.”
Finish Thompson DB Series Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pump
These magnetic drive pumps set a benchmark for handling corrosive liquids. They are designed for high performance and can run dry for many hours without damage when equipped with carbon liners.
The DB Series pump delivers optimized efficiency relative to comparable pumps of the same class, and is available in corrosion-resistant polypropylene or PVDF construction.
The DB Series magnetic drive pump, with its sealless coupling technology, is well suited for moving irrigation fluids through the system. Furthermore, these Finish Thompson pumps feature no mechanical seals and low maintenance costs.
The aggressive chemicals involved in these odor control processes can quickly wear down mechanical seals, incurring repair and labor costs, plus operational downtime that disrupts production and affects overall company expenses. By eliminating seals, maintenance requirements are also eliminated, significantly reducing costs.”
Above all, reliability matters in the odor control industry. The DB Series pump carries a warranty of up to five years, compared to a maximum of two years from pump brands in the same segment on the market.
Where to Purchase Finish Thompson Pumps?
FTI, or Finish Thompson, is currently trusted and in use at numerous plants across Vietnam. Thái Khương has also contributed significantly to bringing advanced equipment from developed countries worldwide to Vietnam, helping the Vietnamese industrial sector grow and keep pace with Western nations.
With over 14 years of industry experience, Thái Khương is confident in delivering effective wastewater odor control solutions through quality pump equipment from FTI.
Contact Thái Khương today when you need FTI pumps for your odor control system!
