ZWD Technology
ZERO WATER DISCHARGE
Tru-Zero is able to produce and recycle nearly 100% of a facility’s water. Our patented process recovers the water while removing harmful metals and fertilizers from entering the world's water systems.
WHAT IS
ZERO WATER DISCHARGE
A zero water discharge (ZWD) system is one that does not produce any wastewater for discharge to municipal sewers, wastewater treatment plants, POTWs, surface impoundments, public waterways, or the atmosphere.
Current technologies include traditional evaporation to the atmosphere, membrane filtration, crystalization, and surface impoundment. All fall short.
Current Technology Shortcomings
Membrane Technologies
- High Capital Investment
- High Operation Costs
- Brine Wastewater Discharged (15-20% wt/wt)
Traditional Evaporators
- Salt Buildup Promotes Plugging and Fouling of Equipment
- Shorter Operational Runtime
- Labor Intensive Salt Disposal
Overall
- Most Do Not Incorporate HVAC Condenser Water Recovery
- Many Designs Do Not Recover Evaporated Water (Vented to Atmosphere)
- Most Only Reduce Discharge Volume (5 - 15% Remaining "Sludge")
Our Solution
TRU-ZERO TECHNOLOGY
Tru-Zero was established and developed with the single purpose: to create a comprehensive water processing solution that can purify and remediate multiple wastewater types.
By combining the highest quality of filtration and reverse osmosis components with the most advanced zero water discharge technology, Tru-Zero is able to produce and recycle virtually 100% of a facility’s water. Our patented process recovers the water while removing harmful metals and fertilizers from entering the world’s water systems.
WHY USE OUR TECHNOLOGY
What Separates Tru-Zero
Manufactured with Top-Rated Instrumentation (Grundfos, Krohne, Triac, ICON)
- High level of precision and control required for research and development
- Process data is collected and analyzed for system improvements
- Routine lab testing helps track performance over time
Advanced Telemetry and Automation
- High visibility, multi-colored LED indicators
- Automated "clean-in-place" technology
- Automatic filter by-passing with remote notification
- SMART processing, prioritizing recycled water sources 1st
Integrated Technologies for Maximum Efficiency
- Recovered condensate & processed RO water fed to same UV lamps
- First stage RO brine & high nutrient water treated in same second stage RO system
- Multiple high-solids streams handled by same evaporation unit
- Opportunities for heat efficiency, nutrient recovery, and carbon capture & utilization
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
REVERSE OSMOSIS
Source Water Reverse Osmosis (low analyte concentration)
- Source Water Reverse Osmosis (low analyte concentration)
- Antiscalant Injection
- Clean-In-Place (CIP) Automation
- Pre-Filtration with Activated Carbon
Plant Runoff Water Reverse Osmosis (high analyte concentration)
- Engineered Membranes Tailored to Nutrient Profile in Discharge Water
- Antiscalant Injection
- Sulfuric Acid Injection for Increased Solubility
- Clean-In-Place (CIP) Automation
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
BRINE OR FERTILIZER RUNOFF RECOVERY
Particulate Filtration
- Automated Filter Bypass
- Removed > 99% of Total Suspended Solids
- LED Light Indicators
Carbon Filtration
- Filtration Size Sequence Promotes System Longevity
- Removes Chlorine and Other Membrane Fouling Compounds
Reverse Osmosis
- Highly Automated with Precision Controlled Instruments
- Best in Class Membranes
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
HVAC Condensate Recovery
Single Largest Source of Recycled Water
Low Metals Content, High Bacterial Potential
Particulate Filtration
- Multiple In-line Filters with Plugging Detection
Carbon Filtration
- Helps Remove Biologically Active Components and Macromolecules
UV Sterilization - 2 Lamps per System
- No Chlorine
- No Ozone
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Flash Evaporation and Salt Recovery
Steam Generation and Salt Removal
- Water Converts to Steam (Sterilization Process)
- Metals and Non-metals Remain Suspended in Oil Phase
Renewable Oil Phase
- Heat Transfer Medium
- Mobile Salt Phase
Salt Disposal
- Continuous Filtration
- Gravity Separation/Settling Tank
- Continuous Centrifugation
TRU-ZERO TECHNOLOGY
100% Water Recovery = ZERO Wastewater
Tru-Zero Corp is a water processing and remediation technology provider, developing novel technologies aimed at helping agricultural, industrial, and commercial operations achieve a zero water discharge.
Water shortages along with impending environmental regulations have raised costs for operators and helped turn the conversation to sustainability. Every operator has struggled and compromised with their solution to the question, how do I handle my waste water? Tru-Zeroʼs answer is a patent-pending system that combines reverse osmosis, brine water recovery, HVAC condensed water recovery, and 100% waste water recovery into one skid-mounted platform.
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Let us help you decide if Tru-Zero is right for your operation. Tru-Zero’s engineers are ready to provide you with free, qualified support.
