The Following Articles Have Been Published Featuring PRO-pHx:
SUR/FIN Conference 2018
Featured Speaker: Marty Hanka, PE, Hanka Associates, LLC
Presentation: Acid Recycling with Filtration and PRO-pHx
Allows Acid to Perform Indefinitely
Features 14 Benefits of continuous use of treated Acid. eliminated acid disposal using PRO-pHx.
Reducing Operational Costs, Environmental Impact Via Rigorous Plating/Finishing Analysis
This third party R&D project features PRO-pHx as a P2, cost effective solution for the elimination of acid disposal. Written by Dave Fister, Senior Staff Engineer, The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. This third party R&D features PRO-pHx as a P2, cost effective solution for the elimination of acid disposal
JASCO is committed to protecting the environment, complying with regulations and continually improving and providing a safe and healthy facility for our employees and neighbors. JASCO’s on-going goals are to integrate environmental considerations into all operations and to increase profitability.
Allbright Electropolishing Achieves Zero Discharge with PRO-pHx Since 2004.
Allbright closed-loop & recycled their rinse waters while eliminating acid disposal all together using PRO-pHx. Shutting off their atmospheric evaporator saved over $500 a month in electricity alone. The Florida DEP reclassified Allbright from a Large-Quantity Generator to a Small-Quantity Generator.
According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data, industry in the U.S.A. uses and disposes of more than six billion gallons per year of various acids to pickle, clean, activate or passivate metal and plastic surfaces. The very best option for the situation is a P2 (Pollution Prevention) approach where the acids are never disposed of but continuos use allows them to perform indefinitely. That’s what the acid test solution accomplishes, Zero Acid Disposal.
Researched & Proven – “Environmentally Friendly Acid Extender Really Works!”
R&D Technical Data from the New York State Empire Group
“Study Shows Acid Extender Really Works! Two finishing job shops in New York have tested a proprietary product developed to treat and extend acid solutions used in surface finishing operations. The results of their studies prove that, when used as directed, the product is effective as an environmentally friendly acid life extender cost savings technique.”
“Normally the return on an investment is realized in years, not weeks. However, after adding the acid regeneration chemistry, the return on investment was two weeks.”
By: Darrell J Reeve MD, Cleaner Production Australia, Chair UNEP Metal Finishing Network. It provides for more efficient use of resources, reduces waste at the source, reduces wasteful effluent treatment and offers possible resale of valuable bi-products. It is compatible with typical existing metal finishing lines, is economically feasible, socially acceptable and environmentally friendly.
Imagine – – – Never Disposing of An Acid Bath Again. As unbelievable as it might seem, it is true. How is this possible? Look to inorganic chemistry and the life’s work of an innovative chemist, Dr. John C. Wagner. Galvanizers, Anodizers, Electroplaters, all metal finishers can use their existing acids indefinitely. Acid waste and disposal is eliminated. Productivity stabilizes and current operating costs become savings captured as profits.
Europe’s oldest-established Metal Finishing & Surface Treatment Technical Journal.
(This article is published in German and is being translated into English.)
Two identical acid baths were monitored. One used PRO-pHx Acid Life Extender and the second tank was untreated and ran as usual until contaminated and required disposal (approximately every two weeks). The PRO-pHx maintained bath never required disposal
Prepared by: C. Tom Philipp, President PRO-pHx, Inc.
This White Paper features 5 Case Histories of galvanizing companies using PRO-pHx for more than 4 years. Economic and environmental benefits have been substantiated by plant operating personnel and documented to show benefits include saving money, improving production quality and environmentally provided an minimization of waste generated.
Presentation and White Paper by C.T. (Tom) Philipp, P.E.
This paper features Case Histories from ten (10) plants / shops who reduced waste, enhanced production quality and lowered operating costs by cutting unnecessary costs and reducing environmental liabilities from using PRO-pHx.
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
“PRO-pHx falls squarely into the upper tiers of the P2 pyramid.”
“Purchase of the necessary equipment to operate this technology would fall under one of Arkansas laws that allows tax exemptions for ‘pollution abatement’ equipment,” and, “also qualify for small business low interest loans from ADEQ for the same ‘pollution abatement’ equipment rationale.”
“Returned their investment in just two weeks”
“Last year, their acid disposal was zero”
The National Metal Finishing Strategic Program is a voluntary program that encourages companies to meet environmental targets by 2002. The program offers incentives, assistance tools and means for removing regulatory and policy barriers to achieve these environmental goals
| Years | Acid Bath Disposal, lbs | Hazerdous Waste Generated, lbs. | Hazerdous Waste Disposed Costs | Acid and Caustic Purchases |
| 1991 | 11,025 | 13,495 | $10,201 | $5,895 |
| 2001 | 0 | 11,700 | $3,891 | $2,358 |
“Acid bath enhancement extends plater’s bottom line”
“PRO-pHx appears to be a win-win product by extending acid bath life, minimizing the frequency of acid replacement, and decreasing the expense of hazardous waste handling and disposal.”
DENR officially became the Department of Environmental Quality on Sept. 18, when Governor McCrory signed the 2015-2016 state budget
“The process involves introducing a decarboxylation product which causes contaminating metals, organic materials and other unwanted ingredients to become encapsulated and precipitate as inert silicates. This precipitate, which is easily filtered, purifies the acid bath and extends the acid life dramatically.”
“These Baths Last Forever.”
PRO-pHx: “The result was unusual longevity—many acid baths have passed the 20-month mark and still remain strong. ” These acid baths are now Zero Acid Disposal for 17 (plus) Years.