Prevent EPA Fines for Discharge of High pH Process Water or Storm Water

• Eliminate the cost of storing or disposal of excess process water
• Treated water meets pH and total suspended solids limits for discharge
• Fortrans systems are safer and less costly to operate than acid based systems
• Use pH adjusted process water for recycling, rinsing trucks, dust control or irrigation
• Simple low maintenance design
• Reduce potable water usage
• Low cost solution

All standard Fortrans pH Control Systems include:

• The Fortrans exclusive non-fouling carbon dioxide diffusion and injection system (patent pending) adjusts the pH of process water and/or storm water automatically, on an as-needed basis. This carbon dioxide pH adjustment system is driven by a programmable logic controller that automatically maintains a preset pH (usually pH 7.5), for water stored in your detention basin. Target pH range is adjustable. Includes pH measurement cell, and fully automated operation. The Fortrans is highly reliable, and exceptionally economical to operate.

• High efficiency stainless steel submersible pump with stainless steel impeller, thermally protected continuous-duty motor, and float assembly to protect against run-dry condition. The standard system pump yields approximately 70,000 gallons per day from a typical 12 to 15 foot deep detention basin, and has capacity to pump from basins or pits 20 feet and more in depth.

• High quality swivel pump boom, 150 lb capacity, 2 feet high, with 30″ boom reach and 1000 lb manual winch.

• 2-inch pump connection and 2-inch discharge hoses (25 feet each) with cam lock quick connect fittings for quick and easy set-up.

• Electronic flow rate meter to indicate that the system is operating within a normal flow range, or to indicate that maintenance cleaning of the pump inlet, or the system hoses, is required.

• Factory installed industrial-duty surge suppressor to protect the system electronics.

• Red light fixture to warn that the system pH has exceeded the alarm set-point..

• A system enclosure that is best suited to your facilities needs.

• Feature an exclusive non-fouling carbon dioxide diffusion and injection system to precisely adjust the pH of process water in detention basins.

Fortrans pH Systems Benefit Detail

1. Optimize process and storm water treatment to comply with federal and local regulations. Eliminate costs of storing or disposal of excess process water.
2. Operational Cost Savings Fortrans pH control systems are exceptionally efficient, with 60% to 70% typical operational expense savings over acid-based pH adjustment systems. The Fortrans system reduces total suspended solids to EPA standards of less than 30 mg/l without additional chemicals or filters.
3. Maintenance Cost Savings An elegant design allows Fortrans pH control systems to operate automatically, 24 hours a day. Routine maintenance is simple and easy.
4. Safety. Fortrans pH control systems use carbon dioxide in lieu of hazardous acids. Employees will not need protective equipment or safety training for handling hazardous acids used in other pH control methods.
5. Proven Reliability Fortrans pH control systems, with our exclusive non-fouling C02 injection and diffusion technology provides a proven pH control solution, with hundreds of installations currently operating throughout the United States.
6. Performance. Fortrans guarantees their systems will perform to their customers, satisfaction, and we back this with a 30-day purchase price refund offer. (Less Shipping)

Download: pH Control and Monitoring Systems Sales Sheet

Installed in a heavy gauge all aluminum enclosure with hinged and sloped top. Features piano hinged top and swing away doors for easy access. Built on a Trex® skid with Coex® plastic flooring for maximum protection against water damage. Supplied with a stainless steel submersible pump with float switch that is connected to GFCI outlet in rear of system. Suction and discharge hoses are equipped with cam lock quick connect fittings. Red alarm light and fixture in included.

– Owner supplied items are a 10’ x 10’ concrete pad to allow for C02 tank storage.
– 115V 20 Amp electrical service and CO2 tank with regulator and hose.
– Shipping weight 290 lbs. Class 55 freight classification – Lowest Freight Rate

Fortrans newest pH control system. The Model 5000SP is a small portable unit designed for concrete cutting, grinding or polishing operations. This system features heavy duty steel construction with lockable castors for easy maneuverability. The system features the same Fortrans modular non fouling C02 injector/diffuser found on the our larger pH control systems. It is equipped with 2-25’ sections of 2 inch suction and discharge hose with cam lock

Quick connect fittings. System uses owner furnished tanks or basins. Specify type of pump required: flooded head or self-priming before placing orders.

• Dimensions: 37” High 39” Long 22” Wide
• Requires 115V 20 AMP Electrical Pigtail type cord connection.

The 5000SP may be trailer or truck mounted for field operations requiring pH control. The unit is designed for concrete operations producing less than 10,000 GPD.

This system is also equipped with a large cartridge filter which can produce water filtered to .3 micron. The filter cartridge has 90 square foot filter area capacity. Paper or reusable polyethylene filter cartridges are available. Unit is shipped with one paper cartridge. The filters function is to remove fines from the pH adjusted water when treated water does not have adequate settling time. The filter is not designed to clarify process water before pH adjustment. Typically the system is operated to lower pH and then a filter cartridge is inserted to filter the water before final discharge.

Accessories:

• Custom System Flow And Treatment Capacity
  Fortrans pH control systems are scalable to meet your facility’s current and future pH adjustment requirements. The standard Fortrans system has a through put of approximately 70,000 gallons per day and can efficiently adjust up to 140,000 gallons of water per day. Higher capacity units are available for pH adjustment of 300,000 GPO to a million gallons per day and more. Contact Fortrans for a quote on a custom system to meet your specific needs.
• Electronic Flow Meter With Totalizer Function
  Upgrade the standard electronic flow rate meter to a flow rate and totalized flow meter with power disruption backup, and an output for external data recording. Use for managing your system maintenance and C02 re-supply schedule.
• Data Logger
  Continuously record the pH and flowrate of the system, and store the process pH and flowrate data on a SD flash card with a two-channel data logger. Be able to access all of your system process data from anywhere, at anytime with your Ethernet connection to this data logger. Complete with software to export process data to Excel for regulatory reporting.
• Modular Discharge Option
  Modular discharge option provides external piping and a manual valve or solenoid valve, to divert your facility’s pH adjusted excess process water or storm water to discharge. You supply a discharge hose for the cam lock discharge connection. System continuously monitors and records discharge water flow rate and pH using a datalogger with Ethernet connection. Record and store your discharge data on a SD card, with the date and time as well as the pH and flowrate of the discharge. Streamline your recordkeeping and reporting with export of this discharge data to Microsoft Excel.

Discharge option monitors and reports pH and total gallons discharged and date of discharge. Includes 2 channel data logger with ethernet connection and SD memory card with software to download data to paper format for permanent storage. Unit is equipped with external piping and electric butterfly valve. Manual switch to control discharge. Owner supplied items: 2” flat hose with camlock quick connect fitting.

• Chemical Pump And Injectors
  Systems can be customized to raise pH, as well as to lower pH as desired, or perform both functions on a continuous basis.
• Electronic Flow Meter with Totalizer function
  Permanent memory and analog output for a data logger or a chart recorder.
• Electronic Flow Meter and Totalizer with permanent memory
  Ethernet connection and 1 GB SD card for data collection and download.
• 2 Channel Data logger with software
  For printout of data in chart, tabular or graph formats for formal reporting requirements. USB Cable included.
• Chemical pump and installed chemical injectors to raise pH if needed
  Systems are available that can raise or lower pH as desired or perform both functions on a continuous basis.

Skid mounted system for installation in owner provided enclosures or existing facilities.

It contains many of the features and components of the above systems. No lighting or shelving is provided with this system. Pump, hoses, alarm light are provided as per above system descriptions. Shipping Weight 185 lbs Class 55

All systems are equipped with an electronic flow meter and a factory wired industrial Surge suppressor (2800 Joule). An installation, operation and maintenance manual is provided with each system. Factory support is also available.

The Model 5000S pH Control and Monitoring System is designed for concrete manufacturers to effectively control the pH and total suspended solids of excess process water and or storm water run-off.

As the pH is being lowered to 7.5, the dissolved and suspended solids will become insoluble and precipitate out of solution. Lab tests after pH adjustment indicate that total suspended solids are between 10-18 mg/l without filtration. This enables the facility to meet the pH requirements as well as the 30 mg/l total suspended solids limit most permits demand before the water can be released.

The treated water may be recycled to batch concrete, irrigate rock or to rinse trucks and other equipment without scaling the painted surfaces

Use of the system can reduce potable water usage.

The system will treat approximately 75,000 gallons per day utilizing the Fortrans proprietary non-fouling C02 injector diffuser. The system is powered by a stainless steel continuous duty rated submersible pump with thermal overload protection.. The low cost systems are reliable, efficient and operate using safe carbon dioxide gas.

Installed in a full enclosure 4’ wide 4’ deep and 8’ high. It is equipped with lighting, shelving and a steel door with lockset. The system includes a stainless steel submersible pump with a float switch that is connected to a GFCI outlet in rear of system. Suction and discharge hoses are equipped with cam lock quick connect fittings. Red alarm light and fixture is included. This model is built on a Trex® skid with Coex® plastic flooring for maximum resistance to water damage.

– Owner supplied items are a 10’ x 10’ concrete pad which provides space for CO2 tanks, 115V 20
– Amp electrical service and C02 supply with regulator and hose.
– Shipping weight 650 lbs. Class 200 Freight classification

All Fortrans system are guaranteed to perform to the buyers satisfaction.

We are currently using 9 of the Model 5000S pH Control Systems supplied by Fortrans at our ready mix concrete plants and are very pleased with them. In fact, they are not only helping us to control the pH in our pit systems but also help us deal with the solids build-up as well. They are reliable and virtually maintenance free and one of the best methods that I have found in dealing with high pH process water which is one of the most critical and increasingly regulated issues in our industry. We currently operate 30 plants and I intend to purchase several more Model 5000S systems.“
Jeff Lamm
Environmental Manager
Southern Concrete Materials
Asheville, NC

 Fortrans 5000s Product Highlights

• The pH Control Systems will treat up to 50 gallons per minute at  20′ head
•  Unique water circulation design eliminates the need for separate neutralization tank.
• 2-inch cam lock quick connect fittings on inlet and return for easy hook-up. The standard unit is equipped with 2-25′ sections of 2 inch flexible hose with cam lock quick connect fittings. Inlet and outlet fittings at the basin or lagoon are per our specifications.
• Unit is shipped completely assembled. The chemical controller is preprogrammed to maintain a pH of 7.5
• 1 year warranty on all component parts and housing
• Guaranteed Performance
• Custom systems for up to 3 MGD are available

Fortrans offers 4 models of pH Control Systems that are designed to treat and maintain a specified pH level in a body of water or a tank typically >100,000 gallons, to allow the permitted discharge of treated water to the environment. Permits must be obtained from the local governing agency to allow any discharge to the environment. Treated water may be used in recycling systems and can substantially lower the use of potable water. System will help attain compliance with storm water run-off regulations.

Accessories:

Custom System Flow And Treatment Capacity
Fortrans pH control systems are scalable to meet your facility’s current and future pH adjustment requirements. The standard Fortrans system has a through put of approximately 70,000 gallons per day and can efficiently adjust up to 140,000 gallons of water per day. Higher capacity units are available for pH adjustment of 300,000 GPO to a million gallons per day and more. Contact Fortrans for a quote on a custom system to meet your specific needs.

Electronic Flow Meter With Totalizer Function
Upgrade the standard electronic flow rate meter to a flow rate and totalized flow meter with power disruption backup, and an output for external data recording. Use for managing your system maintenance and C02 re-supply schedule.

Data Logger
Continuously record the pH and flowrate of the system, and store the process pH and flowrate data on a SD flash card with a two-channel data logger. Be able to access all of your system process data from anywhere, at anytime with your Ethernet connection to this data logger. Complete with software to export process data to Excel for regulatory reporting.

Modular Discharge Option
Modular discharge option provides external piping and a manual valve or solenoid valve, to divert your facility’s pH adjusted excess process water or storm water to discharge. You supply a discharge hose for the cam lock discharge connection. System continuously monitors and records discharge water flow rate and pH using a datalogger with Ethernet connection. Record and store your discharge data on a SD card, with the date and time as well as the pH and flowrate of the discharge. Streamline your recordkeeping and reporting with export of this discharge data to Microsoft Excel.

Discharge option monitors and reports pH and total gallons discharged and date of discharge. Includes 2 channel data logger with ethernet connection and SD memory card with software to download data to paper format for permanent storage. Unit is equipped with external piping and electric butterfly valve. Manual switch to control discharge. Owner supplied items: 2” flat hose with camlock quick connect fitting.

Chemical Pump And Injectors
Systems can be customized to raise pH, as well as to lower pH as desired, or perform both functions on a continuous basis.

Electronic Flow Meter with Totalizer function
Permanent memory and analog output for a data logger or a chart recorder.

Electronic Flow Meter and Totalizer with permanent memory
Ethernet connection and 1 GB SD card for data collection and download.

2 Channel Data logger with software
For printout of data in chart, tabular or graph formats for formal reporting requirements. USB Cable included.

Chemical pump and installed chemical injectors to raise pH if needed
Systems are available that can raise or lower pH as desired or perform both functions on a continuous basis.

April 2010
Ph and Total Solids Control For Concrete Producers Press Release.

August 2009
Modular Treatment System Neutralizes Process Water featured in Concrete Products magazine.

This system will neutralize high pH process water and or storm water to meet federal and local regulations concerning discharge of high pH water or storm water. Integra pump ensures automatic circulation and treatment with Fortrans non fouling carbon dioxide injector diffuser.

The Poli-Cut™ System comes complete with

1. Integral 200-gallon heavy-duty polyethylene tank
2. Programmable logic controller
3. Proprietary non-fouling carbon dioxide diffusion injection unit
4. 2- speed pump – 1500 GPH or 3000 GPH. 5” polyurethane or pneumatic rubber casters
5. 2” bottom drain valve with 50’ pf 2″ diameter flat hose Alarm light
6. All NEMA 4X enclosures and fittings.

Prevent EPA Fines for Discharge of High pH Process Water or Storm Water

• Eliminate the cost of storing or disposal of excess process water
• Treated water meets pH and total suspended solids limits for discharge
• Fortrans systems are safer and less costly to operate than acid based systems
• Use pH adjusted process water for recycling, rinsing trucks, dust control or irrigation
• Simple low maintenance design
• Reduce potable water usage
• Low cost solution

All standard Fortrans pH Control Systems include:

• The Fortrans exclusive non-fouling carbon dioxide diffusion and injection system (patent pending) adjusts the pH of process water and/or storm water automatically, on an as-needed basis. This carbon dioxide pH adjustment system is driven by a programmable logic controller that automatically maintains a preset pH (usually pH 7.5), for water stored in your detention basin. Target pH range is adjustable. Includes pH measurement cell, and fully automated operation. The Fortrans is highly reliable, and exceptionally economical to operate.

• High efficiency stainless steel submersible pump with stainless steel impeller, thermally protected continuous-duty motor, and float assembly to protect against run-dry condition. The standard system pump yields approximately 70,000 gallons per day from a typical 12 to 15 foot deep detention basin, and has capacity to pump from basins or pits 20 feet and more in depth.

• High quality swivel pump boom, 150 lb capacity, 2 feet high, with 30″ boom reach and 1000 lb manual winch.

• 2-inch pump connection and 2-inch discharge hoses (25 feet each) with cam lock quick connect fittings for quick and easy set-up.

• Electronic flow rate meter to indicate that the system is operating within a normal flow range, or to indicate that maintenance cleaning of the pump inlet, or the system hoses, is required.

• Factory installed industrial-duty surge suppressor to protect the system electronics.

• Red light fixture to warn that the system pH has exceeded the alarm set-point..

• A system enclosure that is best suited to your facilities needs.

• Feature an exclusive non-fouling carbon dioxide diffusion and injection system to precisely adjust the pH of process water in detention basins.

Fortrans pH Systems Benefit Detail

1. Optimize process and storm water treatment to comply with federal and local regulations. Eliminate costs of storing or disposal of excess process water.
2. Operational Cost Savings Fortrans pH control systems are exceptionally efficient, with 60% to 70% typical operational expense savings over acid-based pH adjustment systems. The Fortrans system reduces total suspended solids to EPA standards of less than 30 mg/l without additional chemicals or filters.
3. Maintenance Cost Savings An elegant design allows Fortrans pH control systems to operate automatically, 24 hours a day. Routine maintenance is simple and easy.
4. Safety. Fortrans pH control systems use carbon dioxide in lieu of hazardous acids. Employees will not need protective equipment or safety training for handling hazardous acids used in other pH control methods.
5. Proven Reliability Fortrans pH control systems, with our exclusive non-fouling C02 injection and diffusion technology provides a proven pH control solution, with hundreds of installations currently operating throughout the United States.
6. Performance. Fortrans guarantees their systems will perform to their customers, satisfaction, and we back this with a 30-day purchase price refund offer. (Less Shipping)

Download: pH Control and Monitoring Systems Sales Sheet

Installed in a full enclosure 4’ wide 4’ deep and 8’ high. It is equipped with lighting, shelving and a steel door with lockset. The system includes a stainless steel submersible pump with a float switch that is connected to a GFCI outlet in rear of system. Suction and discharge hoses are equipped with cam lock quick connect fittings. Red alarm light and fixture is included. This model is built on a Trex® skid with Coex® plastic flooring for maximum resistance to water damage.

– Owner supplied items are a 10’ x 10’ concrete pad which provides space for CO2 tanks, 115V 20
– Amp electrical service and C02 supply with regulator and hose.
– Shipping weight 650 lbs. Class 200 Freight classification

Accessories:

Custom System Flow And Treatment Capacity. 
Fortrans pH control systems are scalable to meet your facility’s current and future pH adjustment requirements. The standard Fortrans system has a through put of approximately 70,000 gallons per day and can efficiently adjust up to 140,000 gallons of water per day. Higher capacity units are available for pH adjustment of 300,000 GPO to a million gallons per day and more. Contact Fortrans for a quote on a custom system to meet your specific needs.

Electronic Flow Meter With Totalizer Function. 
Upgrade the standard electronic flow rate meter to a flow rate and totalized flow meter with power disruption backup, and an output for external data recording. Use for managing your system maintenance and C02 re-supply schedule.

Data Logger. 
Continuously record the pH and flowrate of the system, and store the process pH and flowrate data on a SD flash card with a two-channel data logger. Be able to access all of your system process data from anywhere, at anytime with your Ethernet connection to this data logger. Complete with software to export process data to Excel for regulatory reporting.

Modular Discharge Option. 
Modular discharge option provides external piping and a manual valve or solenoid valve, to divert your facility’s pH adjusted excess process water or storm water to discharge. You supply a discharge hose for the cam lock discharge connection. System continuously monitors and records discharge water flow rate and pH using a datalogger with Ethernet connection. Record and store your discharge data on a SD card, with the date and time as well as the pH and flowrate of the discharge. Streamline your recordkeeping and reporting with export of this discharge data to Microsoft Excel.

Discharge option monitors and reports pH and total gallons discharged and date of discharge. Includes 2 channel data logger with ethernet connection and SD memory card with software to download data to paper format for permanent storage. Unit is equipped with external piping and electric butterfly valve. Manual switch to control discharge. Owner supplied items: 2” flat hose with camlock quick connect fitting.

Chemical Pump And Injectors. 
Systems can be customized to raise pH, as well as to lower pH as desired, or perform both functions on a continuous basis.

Electronic Flow Meter with Totalizer function. Permanent memory and analog output for a data logger or a chart recorder.

Electronic Flow Meter and Totalizer with permanent memory. 
Ethernet connection and 1 GB SD card for data collection and download.

Two-Channel Data logger with software.
For printout of data in chart, tabular or graph formats for formal reporting requirements. USB Cable included.

Chemical pump and installed chemical injectors to raise pH if needed. 
Systems are available that can raise or lower pH as desired or perform both functions on a continuous basis.

Owner supplied items are a 10’ X 10’ concrete pad which provides space for CO2 tanks, 115V 20 Amp electrical service and C02 supply with regulator and hose. Shipping weight 650 lbs. Class 200 Freight classification.

Available Accessories:

• Custom System Flow And Treatment Capacity. Fortrans pH control systems are scalable to meet your facility’s current and future pH adjustment requirements. The standard Fortrans system has a through-put of approximately 70,000 gallons per day and can efficiently adjust up to 140,000 gallons of water per day. Higher capacity units are available for pH adjustment of 300,000 GPO to a million gallons per day and more. Contact Fortrans for a quote on a custom system to meet your specific needs.

• Electronic Flow Meter With Totalizer Function. Upgrade the standard electronic flow rate meter to a flow rate and totalized flow meter with power disruption backup, and an output for external data recording. Use for managing your system maintenance and C02 re-supply schedule.

• Data Logger. Continuously record the pH and flowrate of the system, and store the process pH and flowrate data on a SD flash card with a two-channel data logger. Be able to access all of your system process data from anywhere, at anytime with your Ethernet connection to this data logger. Complete with software to export process data to Excel for regulatory reporting.

• Modular Discharge Option. Modular discharge option provides external piping and a manual valve or solenoid valve, to divert your facility’s pH adjusted excess process water or storm water to discharge. You supply a discharge hose for the cam lock discharge connection. System continuously monitors and records discharge water flow rate and pH using a data logger with Ethernet connection. Record and store your discharge data on a SD card, with the date and time as well as the pH and flow rate of the discharge. Streamline your recordkeeping and reporting with export of this discharge data to Microsoft Excel.

• Discharge option monitors and reports pH and total gallons discharged and date of discharge. Includes 2-channel data logger with Ethernet connection and SD memory card with software to download data to paper format for permanent storage. Unit is equipped with external piping and electric butterfly valve. Control discharge can be switched to manual. Owner supplied items: 2” flat hose with cam-lock quick connect fitting.

• Chemical Pump And Injectors. Systems can be customized to raise pH, as well as to lower pH as desired, or perform both functions on a continuous basis.

• Electronic Flow Meter with Totalizer function. 
Permanent memory and analog output for a data logger or a chart recorder.

• Electronic Flow Meter and Totalizer with permanent memory. 
Ethernet connection and 1 GB SD card for data collection and download.

• Two-Channel Data logger with software. For printout of data in chart, tabular or graph formats for formal reporting requirements. USB Cable included.

• Chemical pump and installed chemical injectors to raise pH if needed. 
Systems are available that can raise or lower pH as desired or perform both functions on a continuous basis.