What is SiClear™?
SiClear™ is an organic/natural catalyst, which was primarily developed by Amprolys in order to significantly reduce the quantity of polyacrylamide polymers used for sludge thickening and dewatering.
SiClear™ provides an opportunity to optimize the cost of operation and improve the environmental standards of sewage water treatment plants.
How does it work?
Sludge Thickening & Dewatering
SiClear™ offers the opportunity to reduce the quantity of polyacrylamide polymers by a factor of 20% to 50% while maintaining the same floc size, floc shear strength and water filtrate quality.
The required SiClear™ concentration in sludge is very low, up to a maximum of 0.3 ppm. Very often the required concentration of SiClear™ is significantly lower.
When added to the sludge, SiClear™ significantly increases the hydrophilic potential of the sludge, hence increasing the hydrophilic affinity of the polyacrylamide polymer once it is mixed with the sludge, and finally increasing the polymer efficiency. An increased polymer efficiency is translated by a possible reduction of the polymer quantity without compromising the desired end results.
Added Environmental & Process Impacts of SiClear™
Reduces the concentration of acrylamide molecules resulting from the degradation of polyacrylamide polymers.
Maximizes the fertilizing value of bio-solids: When mixed in an environment with a high concentration of ammonium (NH4+), SiClear™ will trigger the oxidation of ammonium using atmospheric oxygen and reduce ammonia (NH3) emission.
Improves bacterial activity and accelerates anaerobic and aerobic digestion.
