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Abrimix is an in-line high shear reactor technology, that utilizes flocculants for the treatment of wastewater.
Abrimix is a wastewater treatment technology that utilizes high shear reactor technology to drive the completion of reactions. Abrimix headquarters are in Johannesburg, South Africa, with global distributors and partnerships
The product comes in four different sizes with varying processing volumes: 5, 10, 30, and 60L/hr. It is designed to be effective at separating and removing fats, oils and grease, suspended organic and inorganic solids, and the soluble component of biological oxygen demand, to maximize usable water recovery from wastewater.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
This product is distributed by BioPipe Global in India and Philippines, Abrimix Europe BV in Netherlands (and Europe), and Abrimix Pty Ltd in South Africa.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The product is manufactured in South Africa at Abrimix headquarters. The product is available in various sizes and is manufactured to the specifications and needs of the user.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product by directly contacting the manufacturer.
Distributions to Date Status
As of 2020, approximately 15 installations of the product have been completed.
Description of product
Chemical flocculation, high shear reactor, suspended solids flotation column
Material of construction and/or active chemical
Metal body of construction, chemical treatment varied dependent on source requirements
Bacteria reduction
Unknown
Capacity (L)
100-1,000L
Virus reduction
Unknown
Protozoa reduction
Unknown
Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction
Yes
Maximum recommended influent turbidity levels (NTU)
None
Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)
>10 NTU
Design Specifications
This product relies largely on chemical flocculation to effectively treat water. Raw water is fed into the system via a pump, conditioning reagents are added as well as air. The water continues through the system to an in-line high shear reactor, which contains flocculants to remove contaminants in the water. Flocculant polymers are then added to the solution before passing into the suspended solids flotation tank for final processing. Treated water is then released via a tap at the base of the tank, and sludge waste is removed from the top of the tank. The product comes in four different sizes with varying processing volumes: 5, 10, 30, and 60L/hr.
Technical Support
Technical support is provided by the manufacturer, both online and in-person.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
The product has an expected lifetime of over 10years.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The manufacturer cites rapid and effective separation of suspended solids (organic/inorganic) from a liquid medium and accelerated precipitation and specific dissolved salts and metals.
Vetted Performance Status
No formal testing has been completed as of 2020.
Safety
No known safety hazards with appropriate use and maintenance of the product.
Complementary Technical Systems
The manufacturer provides advice on pre-treatment methods for water sources dependent on water quality concerns.
Academic Research and References
Atwood, E., and Lombardi, J., 2018 “An introduction to a new high shear reaction enhancement and flotation technology designed to deliver process efficiencies to metallurgical and industrial waste water treatment applications“, Jamela Technologies Ltd, CO.
“Contact •,” ABRIMIX, 29-Oct-2020. Available: https://abrimix.co.za/contact/
“Trident HSR High Rate Clarifier,” WesTech Engineering. Available: https://www.westech-inc.com/products/package-water-treatment-plant-trident-hsr
“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6
: “Lifequest World Corp?::,” Lifequestcorp.com. Available: https://www.lifequestcorp.com/about
: “Lifequest World Corp?::,” Lifequestcorp.com. Available: https://www.lifequestcorp.com/biopipe
: “Lifequest World Corp?::,” Lifequestcorp.com. Available: https://www.lifequestcorp.com/glanris
Compliance with regulations
As of 2020, the manufacturer is seeking certification for compliance with regulations.
Evaluation methods
None
Other Information
Abrimix is a joint venture partner of LifeQuest World Corp. LifeQuest partners include Biopipe, Glanris, and more.
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