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Dosing pumps are precision tools that play a crucial role in water treatment processes. By allowing the exact and controlled addition of chemicals, they ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of each stage of treatment, from coagulation to disinfection.

Why are dosing pumps so relevant?

• Dosing accuracy: Adding exact amounts of chemicals is essential to achieving the desired results in water treatment. Excessive dosing can have adverse effects on the environment and equipment, while insufficient dosing can compromise water quality.
• Cost optimization: By dosing the precise amount of chemicals, product waste is avoided, which translates into significant long-term economic savings.
• Improving water quality: Accurate dosing ensures that water meets established quality standards, both for human consumption and industrial uses.
• Automation and control: Many dosing pumps are integrated into control systems that allow the dosage to be automatically adjusted based on process variables such as pH or water conductivity.
• Safety: By automating dosing, the risk of operator exposure to hazardous chemicals is reduced.

Applications of dosing pumps in water treatment:

• Coagulation and flocculation: They are used to add coagulants and flocculants that bind suspended particles, making them easier to remove.
• Disinfection: They allow the dosing of disinfectants such as chlorine, ozone or UV rays to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms.
• pH correction: They are used to adjust the pH of water by adding acids or bases.
• Hardness removal: They are used to add chemicals that remove calcium and magnesium ions, responsible for water hardness.
• Other treatments: They are also used to add other chemicals, such as antiscalants, biocides or odour control agents.