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With huge quantities of wastewater produced by large-scale businesses, there is a serious need for cost-effective and sustainable methods to treat it. Since wastewater needs treatment before discharge, installation of industrial water treatment systems offers solutions that ensure profitability for the company, and adherence to stringent industrial and environmental standards. There are various systems available, which work at different stages of water treatment. These include reverse osmosis, which filters water through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving behind various contaminants for disposal. Other methods involve chemical treatments, vacuum evaporation, UV disinfectant and sterilisation systems. This article looks at how a UV system works and its benefits. How Ultraviolet Disinfectant Works A UV disinfection system has units or chambers made from stainless steel, which contain UV lamps safely tucked inside the protective quartz. Contaminated water flows to the chamber through the piping system, and inside the chamber it is subjected to UV light of a specific wavelength emitted by the lamps. The light transfers energy to microorganisms present in wastewater, which penetrates their cell structure, destroying their DNA or RNA and preventing any chance of reproducing further. Advantages and Disadvantages of UV Industrial Water Treatment An ultraviolet disinfection system is easy to install and maintain and can be integrated with other systems, such as reverse osmosis, to deliver comprehensive solutions. Companies opt for this method because it is reliable, there is no downtime or stoppage of the system (guaranteeing constant purification), and it’s safe to use because there is no need for the addition or handling of chemicals. UV methods eliminate a lot of pathogens, including those resistant to chlorination, thus making it more effective than methods that rely on chlorine and chloramines. You will only have to replace the lamp and sleeve annually, meaning it is a cost-effective method and, finally, it doesn’t require a big space, since there is no need for holding tanks. As effective as it is, there are limitations to this method that render it less effective in certain conditions. It only removes microorganisms present in wastewater and doesn’t eliminate other types or impurities, such as heavy metals, salts, chlorine, and artificial substances from the petroleum and pharmaceutical industries. The method only works if the water is clear, and the purification process cannot work if there is no electricity. Lastly, once the water has been treated, UV sterilisation doesn’t provide ongoing protection against contaminants. Ultraviolet disinfection and sterilisation are effective industrial water treatment methods that remove micro-organisms by destroying their cell structure to prevent any chance of reproduction. Since it is less effective against certain types of impurities, it is often integrated with other purification systems to deliver a complete solution. For a system that addresses your business’s unique needs, consult a reputable and professional wastewater treatment company for the installation of a tailored or bespoke system. Author Plate Sean Clifford is an advisor at AllWater Technologies Ltd, a wholly independent company providing consultation and equipment, including industrial water treatment systems like reverse osmosis, and other effluent treatment plant. Bringing together a host of experience and specialist knowledge, the company is committed to building and maintaining long-term relationships and creating maximum value and benefit for their customers.
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