Technical Glossary
Learn the meaning of the main technical terms related to wastewater treatment, industrial purification and vacuum evaporators. This comprehensive guide will help you better understand the processes, technologies and sustainable solutions for water management.
Return water
Water flows returned to the environment or reused after appropriate treatment. Vacuum evaporators contribute to the removal of contaminants, ensuring water quality compliant with environmental standards.
Transition water
Water that represents the transition between freshwater and marine environments. Treatment with vacuum evaporators helps reduce pollutants before their reintroduction into the ecosystem
Water for agricultural use
Treated water suitable for reuse in agriculture for irrigation, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources.
Wastewater
Liquid discharges from industrial or domestic processes that require specific treatment to reduce the content of pollutants.
Bulking
A phenomenon that occurs in wastewater treatment plants and compromises the efficiency of the biological process.
C.O.D. (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
A measure of the amount of oxygen required to oxidize organic and inorganic substances present in wastewater.
Nitrogen compound
A substance containing nitrogen that can be present in industrial effluents and requires specific treatment to prevent accumulation in the environment.
Thermal conductivity
A parameter measuring the ability of a material to transmit heat, which is fundamental for the efficiency of heat exchangers in vacuum evaporators.
Vacuum crystallization
A process used to obtain high-purity solid products through the removal of water from concentrated solutions under vacuum conditions.
Oil separators and hydrocarbon separators
Systems for separating oily substances and hydrocarbons from wastewater, improving treatment efficiency.
Soil protection
A set of practices and technologies aimed at protecting the soil from pollution caused by industrial activities.
Disinfection
A process aimed at eliminating pathogenic microorganisms present in treated wastewater, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
Dry technology
An evaporation technology that allows obtaining a solid residue from liquid waste, minimizing the volume of liquid waste generated.
Circular economy
An economic model aimed at reducing waste and maximizing resource reuse through recycling and recovery practices.
Energy efficiency
A measure of the capacity of a process to optimize energy use by minimizing waste and improving environmental performance.
Thermal efficiency
The ratio of useful energy produced to the total energy consumed in an evaporation system, fundamental for energy sustainability.
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
Evaluation criteria for corporate sustainability based on environmental, social, and governance parameters.
ESG rating
A rating assigned to a company based on its performance in environmental, social, and governance areas, providing a measure of its sustainability.
Vacuum evaporators
Technological systems designed to remove water content from industrial effluents through low-temperature evaporation, reducing disposal costs and promoting resource recovery.
Heat pump vacuum evaporators
A technology that utilizes the heat pump principle to optimize energy consumption, ensuring high performance with reduced environmental impact.
Steam vacuum evaporators
Systems that use steam as an energy source for the evaporation process, offering high efficiency in treating large volumes of effluents.
Hot water vacuum evaporators
"Systems that use hot water as an energy source for the evaporation process, particularly suitable for applications where waste heat sources are available."
Flash Evaporation
An instantaneous evaporation process that occurs when a hot liquid is released into a lower pressure environment, promoting rapid separation of water from solutes.
Fouling
The accumulation of deposits on heat exchange surfaces in evaporators, which can reduce operational efficiency and require maintenance interventions.
Environmental impact
The effect of industrial activities on the environment, measured to identify and reduce sources of pollution.
Wastewater treatment plant
Infrastructure dedicated to treating wastewater to remove pollutants and ensure safe discharge into the environment.
Carbon footprint
A measure of the environmental impact of an organization or process in terms of greenhouse gas emissions expressed in CO2 equivalent.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
An analytical methodology used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product or process throughout its entire life cycle, from production to disposal.
Multiple effect evaporation
An advanced technology that optimizes energy consumption by utilizing residual heat generated in the various phases of the evaporation process.
Nitrates and nitrites
Nitrogen compounds present in industrial effluents that can contribute to the eutrophication of water bodies.
Waste oil
Residues of mineral or vegetable oils that must be treated to avoid water and soil pollution.
Reverse osmosis
A separation process used in combination with evaporators to improve the quality of recovered water and further reduce impurities.
Polyethylene
A widely used plastic material in the industrial and water sectors, characterized by chemical resistance and durability
Reduced boiling point
A key advantage of vacuum evaporators that allows lowering the evaporation temperature, minimizing energy consumption, and preserving the characteristics of the treated product.
Industrial scrapers
Mechanical components used in evaporators to prevent scaling and improve process efficiency, ensuring a higher concentration of the treated product.
Wastewater recovery
A treatment process aimed at making wastewater suitable for reuse in various industrial sectors.
Reuse
A sustainable practice that involves the reemployment of treated water to reduce the consumption of primary water resources.
Heat exchanger
An essential component in evaporators, used to transfer thermal energy between fluids at different temperatures, optimizing the evaporation process.
Wastewater discharge
The release of treated water into surface or underground water bodies, subject to verification of compliance with environmental standards.
Phase separation
A technique for separating liquid and solid components of a fluid through evaporation, enabling the recovery of valuable materials.
Hazardous substances
Chemical or biological components present in wastewater that require specific treatments to be neutralized.
Subcooling
"A phenomenon in which a liquid is cooled below its boiling point without immediately transitioning to the gaseous state, affecting the efficiency of the evaporation process."
Surfactants
Chemical substances present in industrial detergents that require targeted treatments to prevent accumulation in aquatic ecosystems.
Discharge terminals
The final points where treated wastewater is released into the environment after treatment.
Cooling towers
Systems used to dissipate heat generated during evaporation processes, improving overall energy efficiency.
Wastewater treatment: how it works?
A complex process that includes various phases of filtration, separation, and purification to reduce pollutants and allow reuse.
Saturated steam
Steam in equilibrium with liquid at the same temperature and pressure, used in many industrial evaporation processes to optimize thermal performanc
Zero discharge
A treatment goal aimed at completely eliminating wastewater discharge, enabling the total reuse of treated water resources.