When it comes to removing PFAS from water, one solution lies in the science — of bubbles. While many popular treatment methods focus on filtering or absorbing these harmful compounds, a technology called foam fractionation uses scientific methods to essentially lift these contaminants out of water.
AqueoUS Vets recently launched FoamPro, a novel foam fractionation system that the company says represents an innovation in foam fractionation design and is well suited for treating tough-to-treat PFAS streams.
Unlike conventional foam fractionation systems that rely on old air diffusion technologies, the FoamPro system relies on a vacuum process that improves mass transfer efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
“Industries across the board are grappling with the challenge of treating PFAS in complex waste streams,” says Mirka Wilderer, AqueoUS Vets president and CEO . “This breakthrough technology marks a significant innovation, equipping our customers with an additional, powerful tool to address the growing PFAS problem.”
The plug-and-play system comes in stackable modules ranging from 0.5 to 100 gpm, and is well suited for treating PFAS effluent seen in the industrial and remedial spaces. According to Wilderer, the system has already been tested successfully on Aqueous Film Forming Foam rinse water, removing more than 99% of PFOS, PFHxS and PFOA from initial concentrations in the tens of thousands of parts per trillion. The versatility of the FoamPro technology makes it suitable for a wide variety of PFAS removal applications in addition to AFFF rinse water, including groundwater remediation, RO brine, landfill leachate, textile wastewater, semiconductor and microelectronics wastewater and IX/GAC pretreatment.
“The results to date inspire confidence that the FoamPro solution will meaningfully impact the PFAS treatment space, reducing the overall cost burden on industry and taxpayers alike,” says Wilderer. “By integrating this solution into our portfolio of media filtration technologies, it reinforces its commitment to delivering the most sustainable treatment options with the lowest total cost of ownership.”
Wilderer says that while the study of PFAS treatment continues to expand, she is confident that her company will continue to be on the technological forefront. “There is no single solution when it comes to PFAS remediation, and AqueoUS Vets is proud to offer customers greater flexibility in identifying the approach that best meets their needs,” she says.
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