Decontamination Systems

AUTOFLOW™ Effluent Decontamination System

Overview
The AUTOFLOW™ Effluent Decontamination (AFD) System sterilizes liquid laboratory waste that is free from solids from BSL-3, BSL-AG, BSL-3 Enhanced, and BSL-4 research labs.

Process
Lab drains gravity feed into the AUTOFLOW™ system where the PLC controlled operation matches the decontamination rate to the rate of lab generation. The effluent is maintained at the proper decontamination temperature for a minimum of 20 minutes to assure reaching the desired 10^-6 probability of a Possible Non-Sterile Unit (PNSU).

Balancing the decontamination rate to the discharge rate allows the heat recovery and cooling systems to be more efficient than units with a typical batch cycle operation. Energy costs are about 25% of a system without this built in energy recovery.

This energy recovery system cools the sterilized effluent to below 140 °F for easy disposal to the waste water treatment facility.

Benefits
The AUTOFLOW™ system is designed in a single cabinet configuration for simple installation. There is no need for steam, condensate return, cooling water or compressed air connections. Electric power is the only utility required.

Sizing
AUTOFLOW™ systems are available in many different sizes with maximum throughputs of 400 to 12,000 gallons per day.

PRI Engineering
PRI maintains a staff of chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers to assure you that the system designed for your application will give the desired results.

PRI also provides
• Detailed Drawings and Specifications
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Operational Qualification
• Timely Response to Changes and Questions
• Training and After-Sale Support
• Unprecedented Technical Support in the Industry

PRI Manufacturing
PRI is truly a manufacturer with metal fabrication, processing and welding capabilities

As an equipment manufacturer, PRI:

• Maintains Quality
• Identifies Ongoing Improvements
• Controls the Process for Cost Effective Systems
• Fabricates ASME Certified Pressure Vessels
• Assembles UL Labeled Control Panels
• Timely Response to Changes and Questions
• Training and After-Sale Support
• Unprecedented Technical Support in the Industry

PRI Manufacturing
PRI is an experienced manufacturer with metal fabrication, processing and welding capabilities.

As an equipment manufacturer, PRI:

• Maintains Quality
• Identifies Ongoing Improvements
• Controls the Process for Cost Effective Systems
• Fabricates ASME Certified Pressure Vessels
• Assembles UL Labeled Control Panels

Quality Assurance
PRI provides single source responsibility for the engineering design, manufacturing, testing and field implementation of the system. All systems are completely assembled in our shop where Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) takes place. This allows the client to see the system operate and challenge the system with any unique operational needs that will occur at the facility.

When it is time to start the unit in the field, a PRI Engineer will verify the installation, check the system integrity, validate the operational modes, run a series of checks, and provide training for the facility's maintenance crew and operators.

Engineering, Fabrication and Safety Standards
Adhered to by PRI

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII
• ASME B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping
• ASME SA 240 Specification for Heart-Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip for Pressure Vessels
• ASME SA 312 Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
• Underwriters Laboratory (UL, CUL) certified electrical panel assembly department.
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards, CFR 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Control Panel Enclosure
• American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), Type V polyurethane finish coat of painted surfaces
• American Welding Society (AWS) AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel
• All materials shall have Material Test Reports traceable to point of manufacture
• Additional safety codes such as Tubular Exchanger Manufacturer's Association (TEMA) may be applicable for unique situations