Explore the Vacom One Step Process
Overview
Overview
The Vapor Compression Crystallization (VCC) One-Step! Process combines turbulent flow and submerged boiling regimes to treat the most difficult and complex waste streams. Our VCC process is a significant step forward over conventional MVR (Mechanical Vapor Recompression) or MVC (Mechanical Vapor Compression) systems. Final concentration of solids or oil can range from 400,000 mg/L to 800,000 mg/L depending on the application.
Feed Loop
The Feed Loop
Automatically provides pre-heated feed to the system while cooling the distillate.
Circulation Loop
The Circulation Loop
Concentrates and crystallized the waste-water within a highly turbulent flow and flashes steam in the vessel only. The result is a highly efficient, self-cleaning and non-scaling system.
Recovery Loop
The Recovery Loop
Condenses the evaporated steam into distillate while recovering the latent heat of evaporation.
Startup Loop
The Startup Loop
Provides initial heat to the system and optimizes efficiencies. To get the process started, an initial heat source is required.
ZLD Option
The ZLD Option
Dewaters the salt slurry so that only a dry, haulable salt remains. The Circulation loop discharges a salt slurry, then a dewatering device is used to make a dry salt. Based on application parameters, the filtrate is returned to the Vacom System.
Custom Design
Vacom Systems has designed and implemented numerous systems of all sizes with standard or specialty materials and unique operational demands. With a simple lab bench test, or, if needed, a more extensive on-site pilot unit, Vacom can accurately demonstrate its performance and size its system.
Our design team is well acquainted with the wide range of feedstock conditions across many industries, stringent permit demands and collaborative solutions. Our treatment systems have enabled new concepts in water management.
Pilot Evaporator System
The pilot unit takes less than one day to set up and start to operate.
It works identically to a full-scale system, and can crystallize salts and concentrate oils up to 80% oil concentration.
The Pilot is the perfect way to know if your waste stream can be volume reduced using VACOM’s proprietary, One-Step evaporation and crystallization technology.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
12’ x 12’ x 13.5’ high
Weight
15,000 lbs
Power
One 75 amp service 48 amp peak load 480V. 3 phase
Air
One air connection @ 80 PSI
Water
One connection <0.5 gal/hr @ 40 psi
Operating Cost
< $15/1000 gal
Installation
Requires crane for lifting & setting into place
Our Business Process
Define Client & Project Goals
Client Provides Sample for Bench Testing
Provide Results and Budget Proposal
Negotiate Pricing and Contract
Client Contracts for Pilot Testing
Schedule Project and Begin Fabrication
Perform Installation, Training and Testing
