Enhanced Dissolved Air Flotation (E-DAF) System

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The Ecologix Enhanced DAF is a complete primary (phys/chem) treatment system. It is an incredibly versatile and efficient chemical precipitation and physical separation system. The E-DAF combines several proven technologies such as DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) and DGF (Dissolved Gas Flotation), into a single platform. Our E Series Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems are the industry standard for efficient removal of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG), Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) from a wide variety of wastewater streams

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What is Dissolved Air Flotation?

Dissolved air flotation (DAF) is a clarification process that utilizes air to remove suspended matter from the surface of treated water. DAF works by dissolving air under pressure and then releasing millions of tiny air bubbles into the water at atmospheric pressure. This process allows the dissolved air bubbles to adhere to a suspended matter within the water, causing it to come to the surface to be skimmed away. The process is also often assisted by the addition of a coagulant or a flocculant to the flow water, which encourages clustering of colloidal particles. Typically, DAF is used to clarify wastewater from food processing plants, oil refineries, oil fracking operation, chemical plants, and paper mills, among others. A strong DAF system is efficient and can clarify high volumes of wastewater in one session..

Key Features and Advantages

  • Reduced footprint – Compared to any comparable system with similar flow rate/loading levels.
  • High efficiency – Utilizes inclined settling tubes for increased surface area and faster separation.
  • Air scouring – for automatic tube cleaning.
  • Whitewater pumps – robust pumps in combination with saturation tanks provide industry leading reliability and low maintenance whitewater (dissolved air).
  • Countercurrent scraping – for the most efficient separation of sludge from the effluent water. This also allows for more free water to decant prior to sludge removal.
  • Sludge grating/thickening – Prevents sludge migration and thickens it.
  • Fewer moving parts – no need for bottom auger and motor.
  • Full movable SKID – An optional skid is now available with winch attachment.
E-825 DAF Skidded showing Frac Wastewater Processing Results

Why Choose Ecologix for DAF Systems?

The Ecologix Enhanced DAF (E-DAF) System reduces the environmental footprint and impact when compared with other systems with similar flow rates and loading levels. For the environmentally conscious, this system will be the most efficient. The E-DAF also facilitates high-efficiency water treatment, meaning faster separation and larger quantities that can be treated on a smaller footprint. Battle sludge the right way. The system utilizes countercurrent scraping, the most efficient way to separate sludge from the effluent water, minimizing the chances of contamination to the effluent water. Sludge grating/thickening properties, also prevent sludge migration.

Preview the amazing results our E-DAF series can produce

Commercial bakery wastewater treatment.

Purifying frac wastewater in West Texas.

Ecologix E-815 DAF, ITS-1100,

Key Features and Advantages

  • DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) and ACE (Air Charged Entrainment) combined into one – attached and entrained air for higher separation efficiencies.
  • Upgradable to a full ITS (Integrated Treatment System) – including upgraded control panel, chemical feed pumps, polymer make down system, flocculation tubes, pre-wired and pretested as a complete wastewater treatment system.
  • Easily converted to DGF (Dissolved Gas Flotation) for refineries and offshore platforms.
  • Built from high corrosion resistant material such as 304SS or 316SS (upon request)
  • Integrated walking mezzanine with stairs.
  • Optional post-filtration filters.
  • Optional dewatering system.

E Series DAF Available Models - Specifications

Model Max Flowrate* L W H Surface Area
US GPM BPD m3/h ft m ft m ft m ft2 m2
E-405 130 4,457 29.5 8' 2" 2.5 5' 2" 1.6 9' 4" 2.8 202 18.8
E-505 232 7,954 52.7 9' 8" 2.9 6' 2" 1.9 10' 10" 3.3 362 33.6
E-510 462 15,840 104.9 14' 7" 4.4 6' 2" 1.9 10' 10" 3.3 722 67.1
E-515 695 23,829 157.8 20' 1" 6.1 6' 2" 1.9 10' 10" 3.3 1,085 100.8
E-520 925 31,714 210.1 25' 6" 7.8 6' 2" 1.9 10' 10" 3.3 1,445 134.2
E-815 1,155 39,600 262.3 20 1" 6.3 9' 2" 2.8 10' 10" 3.3 1,804 167.6
E-820 1,540 52,800 349.7 26' 7.9 9' 2" 2.8 10' 10" 3.3 2,405 223.4
E-825 1,924 65,966 436.9 31' 6" 9.6 9' 2" 2.8 10' 10" 3.3 3,006 279.3
E-1025 2,313 79,302 525.3 32' 6" 9.9 11' 2" 3.4 10' 10" 3.3 3,614 335.7
E-1030 2,774 95,108 630 37' 11" 11.6 11' 2" 3.4 10' 10" 3.3 4,335 402.7
E-1035 3,237 110,982 735.1 43' 5" 13.2 11' 2" 3.4 10' 10" 3.3 5,058 469.9
E-1040 3,700 126,857 840.3 48' 10" 14.9 11' 2" 3.4 10' 11" 3.3 5,780 537
Model Max Flowrate* Recirculation Flowrate Air Injection
US GPM m3/h US GPM m3/h SCFM m3/h
E-405 130 29.5 26 - 39 6 - 8.9 0.35 - 0.6 0.6 - 1.1
E-505 232 52.7 46 - 70 11 - 15.8 0.62 - 1.1 1.1 - 1.9
E-510 462 104.9 92 - 139 21 - 31.5 1.24 - 2.2 2.1 - 3.8
E-515 695 157.8 139 - 209 32 - 47.4 1.86 - 3.3 3.2 - 5.7
E-520 925 210.1 185 - 278 42 - 63 2.47 - 4.5 4.2 - 7.6
E-815 1,155 262.3 231 - 347 52 - 78.7 3.09 - 5.6 5.2 - 9.4
E-820 1,540 349.7 308 - 462 70 - 104.9 4.12 - 7.4 7 - 12.6
E-825 1,924 436.9 385 - 577 87 - 131.1 5.14 - 9.3 10.5 - 18.9
E-1025 2,313 525.3 463 - 694 105 - 157.6 6.18 - 11.1 10.5 - 18.9
E-1030 2,774 630 555 - 832 126 - 189 7.42 - 13.3 12.6 - 22.7
E-1035 3,237 735.1 647 - 971 147 - 220.5 8.65 - 15.6 14.7 - 26.5
E-1040 3,700 840.3 740 - 1110 168 - 252.1 9.89 - 17.8 16.8 - 30.2
Ecologix E-815 DAF, ITS-1100,

Enhanced Floctube System

Our innovative DAF system has the option to include an enhanced floctube assembly to increase contact time and improve dramatically system performance. Currently available configurations are listed below.

Ecologix Floc Tubes Triple Pass Family
Model Pipe Diameter Flowrate Retention Time* L W H Chemical Feed Pumps (Add-On)
Straights Returns Min
(GPM)		 Max
(GPM)		 Min
(m3/hr)		 Max
(m3/hr)		 For Min Flowrate (Seconds) For Max Flowrate (Seconds) ft m ft m ft m
FLT-215 2" 1 1/2" 20 50 5 11 60 24 7' 2" 2.2 2' 6" 0.8 3' 4" 1.0 Additional 12" to Height
FLT-320 3" 2" 40 110 9 25 67 24 7' 5" 2.3 3' 0" 0.9 3' 11" 1.2 Additional 18" to Height
FLT-430 4" 3" 90 200 20 45 72 32 9' 8" 2.9 2' 6" 0.8 5' 3" 1.6 Additional 18" to Width
FLT-640 6" 4" 160 450 36 102 134 48 14' 8" 4.5 3' 0" 0.9 6' 10" 2.1 Additional 18" to Width
FLT-860 8" 6" 300 850 68 193 148 52 17' 8" 5.4 4' 0" 1.2 8' 2" 2.5 Additional 18" to Width
FLT-1080 10" 8" 600 1300 136 295 140 65 20' 8" 6.3 5' 0" 1.5 9' 7" 2.9 Additional 18" to Width
FLT-1210 12" 10" 900 2000 204 454 150 68 23' 8" 7.2 6' 0" 1.8 10' 11" 3.3 Additional 18" to Width

* Retention time is calculated based on a minimum velocity of 2ft/second to avoid solids settling

Chemical Reaction Tanks

We also provide the option of adding separate chemical reaction tanks to our Enhanced DAF System.

Advantages
  • Easy Operation
  • Greater flexibility for varying flow rates
  • Enhanced efficiency
Chemical Reaction Tank 1900 Gal Capacity
Chemical Reaction Tank 1000 Gal Capacity

Chemical Reaction Tanks Models

Model L W H Retention Time (Mins)
DAF Model
ft m ft m ft m 405
(130 GPM)		 505
(232 GPM)		 510
(462 GPM)		 515
(695 GPM)		 520
(925 GPM)		 815
(1155 GPM)		 820
(1540 GPM)		 825
(1924 GPM)
CRT-1000 10' 3.0 4' 2" 1.3 11' 10" 3.6 7.69 4.31 2.16 1.44 1.08 0.87 0.65 0.52
CRT-1900 12' 1" 3.7 5' 7" 1.7 11' 10" 3.6 14.62 8.19 4.11 2.73 2.05 1.65 1.23 0.99
CRT-3400 12' 1" 3.7 5' 7" 1.7 11' 10" 3.6 26.15 14.66 7.36 4.89 3.68 2.94 2.21 1.77
CRT-5200 12' 1" 3.7 8' 6" 2.6 11' 10" 3.6 40.00 22.41 11.26 7.48 5.62 4.50 3.38 2.70

E-DAF Series - 12 Models - Same Excellent Performance

Our E-DAF Series models from the E-405 all the way up to the E-1040. These models range in flowrate capacities of 130 to 3,700 GPM.

E-DAF Lineup 4 Series to 8 Series Models

Our E-DAF 10 Series lineup.

E-DAF 10 Series Lineup

E-DAF Compact Models

Take a closer look at our super compact DAF models that outperform any comparably sized DAF in the marketplace today.

E-405

Max Flowrate: 130 US GPM
Dimensions: 8′ 2″ (L) X 5′ 2″ (W) X 9′ 4″ (H)

E-505

Max Flowrate: 232 US GPM
Dimensions: 9′ 8″ (L) X 6′ 2″ (W) X 10′ 10″ (H)
e-daf model 510

E-510

Max Flowrate: 462 US GPM
Dimensions: 14′ 7″ (L) X 6′ 2″ (W) X 10′ 10″ (H)

DAF System Applications

The following is a sampling of applications that we have successfully deployed DAF systems.

Client Testimonials

“We have been very satisfied with the overall install and operational performance of our Ecologix DAF.  By far it is the most simple to use and automated DAF system that we have encountered on the market.  Ecologix provided an economical turnkey system that has exceeded expectations.”   Aaron Riedell, Vice President of Operations at Revela Foods

Revela Foods is a diversified food ingredients and processed foods company. Our passion for people and flavor innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our simple approach and efficient systems ensure a seamless, uncomplicated experience from start to finish. Ecologix Environmental Systems has contributed to Revela Foods ongoing mission to harness cutting edge technology in their wastewater treatment operations for the removal of solids and other contaminants (e.g., our cheese dairy production line), by providing Revela Foods with our state of the art Enhanced Dissolved Air Flotation (E-DAF).

Oil Field Installation Photos

E-825 DAF West Texas Oil Fields
E-825 DAF West Texas Oil Fields

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