Algeria
Sarl Elva Ceram
90% water recovery: efficiency and sustainability in ceramics
The company, which previously had no treatment system, needed to manage wastewater containing high levels of suspended solids and glaze residues from porcelain stoneware production, with the goal of maximizing water reuse at a flow rate of 180 m³/h.
The technical challenges
No Existing Treatment System
The need to implement a completely new system for treating water heavily loaded with glaze residues and suspended solids.
Wastewater Variability
Management of water with unstable pH levels and high concentrations of ceramic processing residues.
Process Integration
The system must continuously supply spray dryers, presses and glazing lines.
24/7 Operational Continuity
Ensuring uninterrupted operation to support the plant’s continuous production cycles.
The solution: tailor-made engineering
We designed a customized automatic system for the complete recovery of process water and the mechanized management of sludge:
PRX-4800/110000 Clarifier
Sized for the rapid clarification of 180 m³/h of water heavily loaded with ceramic residues.
PRX-630/16 Automatic Filter Press
For continuous dewatering and sludge ready for disposal.
SCADA Software
Monitoring and data logging system for full real-time control of plant performance.
Automatic Dosing System
Optimized preparation and dosing of polyelectrolyte to maximize chemical treatment efficiency.
Client
SARL ELVA CERAM
Location
Batna (Algeria)
Industry
Ceramics and porcelain stoneware
Final capacity
180 m³/h
Technology
Automatic clarification + Filter press dewatering
Process water
Wastewater from the glazing and pressing lines is conveyed to the treatment system.
Solid-liquid separation
Thanks to the automatic dosing system, glaze residues and suspended particles settle rapidly in the clarifier.
Sludge dewatering
The filter press compacts the solid residues into dry cakes, minimizing waste management costs.
Water ready for reuse
90% of the water is clarified and returned to the production cycle, closing the loop.
Results and economic impact
90% water savings
Drastic reduction in industrial water consumption thanks to the full recovery of clarified wastewater.
-25% operating costs
Reduced operating costs through automation and more efficient use of treatment chemicals.
Production stability
Elimination of downtime related to water management and greater overall system reliability.
Minimal environmental impact
Significant reduction in sludge volumes and improved overall sustainability of the production site.
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