Resultado final Development of recycling technology for chain lubricants in the beverage industry Development of prototype plant Cross flow filtration, a method of separating components in a liquid stream using a very thin porous membrane filter, is a technology that have been in commercial use since the 1960s. However, it has never been used to separate chain lubricants in a 0,1-0,5% solution with water. During the project an industrial prototype was developed that can in a brewery continuously separate chain lubricants and return it to use in the brewery. The plant is cost-effective, and has a number of positive environmental and working health implications. Up to 70% recycling of chain lubricants can be achieved. The know-how is disseminated by ECOWEST ab on behalf of the Project Co-ordination Committee. Development of filter technology and process for running. In the filtration process of chain lubricants with the objective to recycle the used product, it has been: -Noticed that membranes are clogged by unknown substances. -Normal cleaning processes, for instance Hydrosan, have proven successful in laboratory, but not in a full scale plant. A two-step procedure was developed, that in less than 30 minutes cleans a clogged filter making it immediately usable again. The cleaning process involves only standard and biodegradable substances. The know-how is disseminated by ECOWEST ab on behalf of the Project Co-ordination Committee. Investigation into application in the car wash industry. During the project, the possibility of applying the same technology in recycling water in the car wash industry was investigated. The tested filter technology proved efficient in separating heavy metals from the recycled water. A thorough back flush system is needed. However, if using a water treatment system that does not remove mineral oil, you are forced to use chemicals that contain very little or no mineral oil products. The conclusion is that the technology is applicable in the car wash industry, but as a combination with a development of chemistry of the active compounds together with filter technology. Buscando datos de OpenAIRE... Se ha producido un error en la búsqueda de datos de OpenAIRE No hay resultados disponibles
