project brief

Design and installation of a pH tester, dosing and monitoring system for a chemical plant.

category

Wastewater Treatment

client

Finex

start date

March, 2023

end date

May, 2024

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The Challenge

The waste from the site is released in two streams: one with a pH of 11 and the other with a pH of 2–3. We had to treat each stream individually before combining them to meet the consented pH levels.

We also faced the challenge of upgrading an old filter press to remove solids from the treated waste. Upgrades were made to its safety controls and monitoring systems to automate the process. Incon was also responsible for completing all mechanical installations for the project.

Due to the corrosive nature of the waste, only 316 stainless steel valves and PVC piping were used.

project goals

Before starting the Three Waters project, Incon Automation and the production plant set several key goals to enhance efficiency, reliability, and resilience.

These goals included:

  • Installing a robust system to provide real-time data on waste levels and pH values
  • Integrating an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to prevent disruptions in case of outages
  • Meeting regulatory standards for wastewater management by improving accuracy, reporting, and system reliability

  • Designing and installing a fully integrated system that includes all necessary power, controls, and communication components for streamlined, hassle-free implementation

the result

Through detailed design and drawings, we delivered a system with ample buffer storage and batch treatment capabilities. Wastewater is tested, treated, filtered, and tested again. Monitoring data is uploaded to a cloud-based server and dashboard for access by management or Council.

The result is a smarter, more efficient wastewater management system that not only meets regulatory and environmental standards but also enhances operational resilience. With this upgrade, the plant is now equipped with future-ready infrastructure that ensures seamless wastewater control and long-term sustainability.

“Incon has been a partner of both Colourworks and Finex for more than a decade now. During this time, they have provided our companies maintenance and breakdown support to minimise downtime and ensure we have kept our systems up to date and current to deliver the best outcomes in our manufacturing facilities. Incon also designed and installed our Trade waste systems, providing pH dosing, chemical balancing, and constant cloud-based monitoring on both the Colourworks and Finex sites for our Council compliance.”

Chris Atwood, Colourworks & Finex - General Manager
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What we do

We specialise in providing customised design solutions for effluent and stormwater management, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and efficiency for industrial, commercial, and municipal projects.

Effluent and Stormwater

Treatment & Monitoring