Manufacturing facilities deal with a mix of cutting fluids, coolants, oils, and wash water — all requiring proper treatment and disposal. Our atmospheric evaporation technology handles it all on-site, with zero upfront investment.
Tightening regulations on industrial discharge and rising disposal costs mean that manufacturers need smarter, more cost-effective ways to handle process wastewater.
Spent metalworking fluids, emulsions, and synthetic coolants create complex waste streams that degrade quickly and are costly to dispose of.
Hydraulic oil leaks, lubrication runoff, and tramp oil mix into process water, making separation and treatment difficult with conventional methods.
Degreasing, phosphating, and wash water from parts cleaning contain heavy metals, surfactants, and chemicals that exceed discharge limits.
Multiple production lines generate different types of wastewater — each with unique contaminants, volumes, and disposal requirements.
Manufacturing plants typically have residual heat available from compressors, ovens, or production processes. Our atmospheric evaporation technology uses that energy to treat your process water continuously — reducing waste volumes by up to 97% and eliminating the need for frequent tanker pickups.
You pay per cubic meter treated. We own, maintain, and operate the equipment. No capital expenditure, no technical risk, no staffing burden.
90–97%
Volume Reduction
Drastically less waste to transport and dispose of
~25
kWh/m³
Low energy consumption using available process heat
0
Upfront Investment
Water-as-a-Service — we own and operate the equipment
24/7
Automated Operation
Continuous treatment with remote monitoring
Manufacturing
Challenge
Process water from Elcowire’s emulsions was previously transported offsite for incineration or landfill — resulting in high costs and significant environmental impact. An efficient treatment solution was needed to reduce freshwater consumption and enable recovery of valuable metals.
Solution
An on-site system purifying up to 1,000 m³ of process water per year from two production streams. Using low-temperature evaporation, the water is separated from metal-laden components. After treatment, approximately 900 m³ of water is returned to production — retaining residual isopropanol that reduces the need to purchase new chemicals. The copper-rich concentrate is recovered for recycling.
Results
Atmospheric evaporation explained — no filters, no saturation.
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