Decontamination Systems

ThermoBatch Effluent Decontamination System

Overview
The ThermoBatch™ Effluent Decontamination System (EDS) Progressive Recovery Inc. (PRI) sterilizes biologically active wastewater in BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-3 AG, BSL-3 Enhanced, and BSL-4 research labs prior to discharge. The system accepts solid and liquid waste from all the lab drains into thermal reactor vessels where a heat cycle raises the liquid to a pre-determined temperature, maintains it at that temperature for a given period. It then automatically insures "proof of process", assuring your employees, officials, and the public that all possible steps are being taken to protect their safety and the environment.

Process
Reaching the desired 10^-6 probability of a Possible Non-Sterile Unit (PNSU) is achieved by uniting the variables of elevated temperature with a desirable time duration.

General Description
One or more ThermoBatch Thermal Reactors alternate in fill, treatment and standby cycles assuring there is always operating capacity. Standard systems range from 250 to 125,000 gallons per day operating capacity and special designs can accommodate any practical size requirement.

The operator interface is easy to use with graphic displays that show all aspects of the process and programmable logic controllers monitor and automatically control the entire process. If any operating parameter falls out of normal operating range, appropriate alarms are given and a safe shutdown of the system will occur. In the case of a mechanical failure, valves automatically isolate each of the modules for sterilization. Effluent from the system is cooled to 140 °F or below for disposal to the sewer.

Batch Report
PRI's technology provides "Proof of Process" to assure everyone that all possible steps are being taken to protect their safety and the environment.

The Batch Report includes:
Batch number, date, and time
Load volume
Graph of the process' pressure, temperature, and time
Pass-Fail indication
The system software automatically prints a report of the process and creates a PDF file.

Batch Reports are an exclusive feature of PRI.

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