treatment • Removal of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) • Temporary treatment of biosolids during harvest seasons
• Removal of metals and fines • Recovery of proteins from slaughterhouse wastewater DAF systems are also remarkably
compact, often requiring significantly less footprint and depth than conventional
sedimentation tanks, depending on design and loading rates. Its
combination of convenient sizes and broad applications makes it attractive to numerous industries that clean water for reuse, extract materials from water, or prepare water for compliant discharge into the environment. Bringing DAF’s advantages to Africa Xylem’s DAF solutions and services enable more producers to manage wastewater strategically without excessive investment in wastewater infrastructure. As part of a phased and modular treatment strategy, DAF is often deployed as an entry point into integrated wastewater and reuse solutions, enabling future expansion with biological treatment, filtration, and advanced polishing technologies. Xylem’s DAF units provide efficient wastewater pre-treatment and solids separation with: • Three DAF models: RT-50, RT-100, RT-240 (100-1000 GPM flows) • Durable stainless-steel construction • Integrated flocculation tube for enhanced separation • Pre-wired control panel for quick setup • Continuous support throughout rental terms • Simple operation following site integration, safety review, and commissioning (connection to process lines and 460VAC power required) From running pilots and proofs of concepts for wastewater management plans, to enhancing the efficiency of established treatment systems, and upgrading to cutting-edge treatment methodologies: Xylem Africa and DAF help South African industries and municipalities solve water for all. Xylem Africa and its partners deliver permanent and rental DAF solutions, calibrated to a customer’s requirements and operations, says Mistry. “Xylem’s expert staff and our
their strategies to ensure supply and compliance. For many, though, this prospect was out of reach because of the cost and cumbersome ownership of industrialised water treatment options. Backed by Xylem’s engineering expertise and service capability, dissolved air flotation expands flexible, resilient options for wastewater pre-treatment and reuse within integrated water management strategies. n
experienced partners customise each solution as required. We deliver and manage components such as mixer tanks, weir tanks, pumps, and conveyors, as well as catwalks and accessories. Our skilled technicians can support on-site staff or run the process on behalf of our customers.” Water is humanity’s most essential resource. As water stress and costs increase, organisations are intensifying
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