Speciality Chemicals Manufacture - Managing Water
Use
Speciality Chemicals Manufacture - This informative
good practice guide deals with a number of issues faced by organisations
involved in the manufacture of speciality
chemicals and wishing to identify and implement process improvements,
in particular the reduction of water use; and wastewater and effluent
costs.
Water is used during many stages of the manufacture
of speciality chemicals. Water is a relatively cheap commodity,
but most of the water used becomes effluent. Combined water
and effluent costs are between 1.5% and 4% of production costs
in most speciality chemical companies. However, water supply
and trade effluent charges are only the tip of the iceberg.
Hidden costs include on-site water treatment, water heating
and distribution, and effluent treatment, in addition to the
value of materials and product lost to effluent.
Adopting a systematic approach to water management can help
speciality chemical companies to:
- reduce operating costs;
- comply with stricter environmental
legislation and standards;
- improve productivity and product
quality;
- improve working conditions;
- improve their public image.
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Improving Environmental
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| This good practice guide is intended to help speciality
chemical companies save money by reducing their water and effluent
costs. The Guide: |
- describes a systematic approach to
minimising water use and effluent generation;
- presents benchmark data on specific
water consumption and effluent strength in the industry;
- provides practical advice on how to
reduce water and effluent costs;
- gives industry examples illustrating
the cost and other benefits of taking action to reduce water
use;
- contains checklists and a cost savings
worksheet for companies to use at their sites to help them identify
cost-effective opportunities to reduce water and effluent costs;
- signposts to further, more detailed
information in other publications and from other authoritative
sources such as the UK's Environment Agency.
Many speciality chemical companies have already implemented measures
that have reduced their water consumption by between 5% and 50%.......more
To Receive Your Full Copy
To receive your full copy of this good practice guide or for more
information on effective water management practices, water and wastewater
treatment please call Accepta on +44 (0) 161 877 2334
or e-mail us at info@accepta.com.
Please quote the full title of the document when you contact us,
thank you.
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