Flow control is critical to ensure proper conditions for water and wastewater processing and treatment. Valves control the flow, direction, and volume of water, with actuators allowing for remote and automated control of valves. Temperature controllers closely monitor temperature fluctuations in wastewater systems. Together, these technologies ensure proper water treatment and allow for more sustainable practices in the wastewater industry.
We will explore the critical role wastewater valves, actuators, and temperature controllers play in everyday applications. Read on to learn more about how products like these are revolutionizing flow control and enhancing wastewater systems across the nation.
Valves
Valves are crucial to the wastewater management industry, controlling variables like temperature and water flow throughout the treatment process. Water and wastewater valves regulate flow consistency and volume when used correctly in the larger system.
Transforming wastewater into safe drinking water from sewage treatment and wastewater facilities is a complex process that requires controls to regulate or direct water flow. Various valves are used in each phase of the treatment process, including globe, butterfly, ball, and plug valves. Each type of valve plays a significant role in the treatment process.
Control valves control liquid media flow by opening and closing passages to regulate flow level, pressure, temperature, and direction. We offer several valve types to support this process:
- 2-Way Control Valves. Exceptional valves for controlling pressure and flow stream fluctuations with a simple on-and-off operation.
- 3-Way Control Valves. A valve that offers diverting operation (serving a single inlet port along with two outlet ports) or mixing valve operation (with two inlet ports and a single output port). These valves are suitable for constant-flow or variable-flow applications.
Our control valves come with high-end electric and pneumatic actuators.
Actuators
Valve actuators generate valve motion from energy to control water flow in water management applications. Water and wastewater valve actuators can regulate pressure, adjust the rate of flow, and open or close valves. They are powered by several types of energy, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and electricity.
Selecting the ideal actuator for an application will depend on the complexity and size of the water management system and the specific application. Water management applications commonly employ electric actuators in their operations, which offer automation and remote control capabilities.
Electric actuators are also easy to maintain and install and offer a longer lifespan. They come in various sizes to suit a range of treatment systems and applications.
Temperature Controllers
Bacteria are used to eliminate organic matter from sewage. Common methods used with wastewater include sodium hypochlorite injection, activated sludge, and special filters.
Bacteria for water treatment typically perform optimally at temperatures from 68 to 95°F. At lower temperatures, the bacteria will slow down. At higher temperatures, they can be destroyed, rendering the process ineffective. Water temperature control is essential to protect bacteria and facilitate this process.
At Baelz NA, we offer several digital temperature controllers for temperature, pressure, or differential pressure and compares it with the setpoint on the controller. Deviations are transmitted via positioning signals to the control valve which adjust to the desired setpoint by regulating the flow. Our controllers provide an effective solution for your system and keep temperatures exactly where you need them to be.
Contact Baelz NA for Wastewater Flow Control Solutions
Baelz NA provides businesses across North America with quality products backed by a commitment to sustainability. Our line of wastewater valves, actuators, and temperature controllers support key processes and improve the functionality of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Contact us or request a quote to speak with a specialist about our wastewater flow control solutions.