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Having an appropriate drainage system and separation technology is crucial for various industries. It is particularly important for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and hospitality sector, where stringent hygiene standards are required.
Drainage systems comprise building drainage, separator technology, and external drainage. Let’s have a look at each of these components and their best practices.
- Building Drainage:
Building drainage refers to the system in place in a building for storing or conveying wastewater by drain pipes. There are different types of building drainage which is explained here.
a. Kitchen Drainage:
Commercial kitchens have areas with potentially wet and greasy surfaces. Due to the high temperatures of cooking and cleaning processes, fat can be found in wastewater. This is a common cause of pipe blockages and cannot be discharged into the sewer system.
These factors, when combined, can harm food safety, health, and operational costs.
b. Food and Beverage Facility Drainage:
Food processing facilities are extremely sensitive environments concerning food safety. Therefore, hygiene in this environment encompasses every aspect of the drainage system.
It should be built in such a way that it does not harbor bacteria and minimizes the accumulation of food particles and waste. To prevent stagnant odors caused by wastewater, the food drainage system should include a sleek slope function, rounded corners, and hygienically designed foul air traps (FATs).
Such an efficient drainage system can contribute to the creation of a healthier and safer food processing facility.
c. Bathroom Drainage:
The bathroom drainage system must be perfectly aligned with the floor plan; the grate design must match the bathroom’s decor; and the design must be helpful and functional, allowing the user to go about their daily activities without being interrupted.
d. Pipe Systems: A stainless steel push-fit pipe system should be used for grey or black water.
Drainage Pipes should be reliable, lightweight, and durable push-fit, designed for waste, rainwater, and industrial wastewater drainage applications. Also, it should be hygienic, robust, and durable for gravity and vacuum.
e. Floor Drains and Clean Outs: This is essentially a threaded cover that is visible on the floor’s surface. By removing the cover, you’ll gain access to the piping system, allowing you to clean and unclog any problems.
2. Separator Technology:
Pipelines and drainage systems are put at risk by greasy wastewater. Together with other wastewater components, Fats and oils build up on the inside walls of pipes, causing corrosion, clogging, and stink. This is where separation technology comes into play.
Oil droplets in water or water droplets in oil can both be separated using the separator technology. Separator technology is used in various industries like food and beverage, petroleum, grease and petroleum processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, etc.
a. Grease Separators: Grease and oils are deposited on the inside walls of pipes alongside other wastewater components, causing corrosion, clogs, and foul odors. Pre-treatment systems are required in facilities that generate wastewater to ensure that fat, oil, and grease (FOG) are not released into the public sewerage system.
This applies to commercial kitchens in Airports, Hospitals, Restaurants, Hotels, shopping malls, and commercial buildings.
Some of our notable projects where grease separators have been installed are Oberoi & Trident Hotels Pan India at 20 locations, Ajit Sweets, Lubrizol canteen, IKEA.
b. Petrol & Light Mineral Oil Separators:
Inflammable or explosive atmospheres can build up in the wastewater piping systems of petrol stations, car washes, and vehicle workshops. Therefore, separator systems are required to isolate these hazardous areas.
Some of the notable where we have installed oil separators are RK Exports, Savita Oil Mills, Lubrizol, Petronas, IKEA, Torrent Power plant, and Siemens.
3. External Drainage
External drainage systems aid in the efficient disposal of surface water in applications such as commercial projects, pedestrian precincts, landscaping, residential developments, and all vehicle parking lots. It should have considerable load-bearing strength and overall stability.
Aquamech has installed an external drainage solution at Aeroflex, Mumbai International Airport, Century Mill, ONGC.
Aquamech is associated with ACO, one of the world market leaders in drainage technology with extensive international expertise and a comprehensive local approach.
Together with ACO, we plan to protect the environment with innovative products and solutions. We identify the needs of our clients and provide solutions that certainly satisfy the demand.
Feel free to contact our design head Navdeep Singh Sethi for any assistance regarding Drainage and Separation Solutions.