Air Products’ Exclusively Licensed HiPOx(R) Water Treatment Technology Gets Boost with Title 22 Conditional Acceptance for Water Reuse in California
(NYSE: APD) today announced that HiPOx(R) technology, an ozone-based advanced
oxidation process (AOP) water treatment technology, has been granted
conditional acceptance by the California Department of Public Health for
unrestricted water reuse under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
This clearance makes HiPOx the first ozone-based technology validated to meet
disinfection criteria for treating wastewater and making it available for
several water reuse applications including agricultural, landscaping, fish
hatcheries, and a wide variety of potable and other industrial applications.
“This is very exciting news for our business,” said
Systems business development manager at Air Products. “Water quality and
scarcity are major issues globally. In
be at the forefront in setting the standard for regulations regarding water
reuse. Since the HiPOx technology is the only ozone-based technology to be
accepted under
advantage for Air Products to be able to supply this offering to customers in
the broad water reuse market.” Air Products holds the exclusive rights to
market HiPOx technology, licensed from Applied Process Technology, Inc., in
applications at designated flow rates.
HiPOx is a packaged water treatment system with a unique plug flow reactor
that efficiently injects and mixes ozone with hydrogen peroxide to maximize
the production of hydroxyl free radicals. Hydroxyl free radicals are the most
powerful oxidant available for water treatment to destroy pathogens and
difficult to treat organic contaminants including 1,4-dioxane, chlorinated
solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC).
HiPOx has the flexibility to operate in either ozone only mode or AOP mode
with peroxide addition. Additionally, in the AOP mode, HiPOx technology has
the capability to provide patented bromate control.
Beyond disinfection, several studies have been conducted on the presence
of EDCs, pharmaceuticals, and other emerging contaminants in drinking water
and wastewater. Ozone and ozone-based AOP have been shown to provide superior
results over conventional ultra violet and chlorine-based disinfection
technologies. While many EDCs and other trace organics are not yet regulated,
it is anticipated these emerging compounds will guide water treatment design
and technology selection in the future. HiPOx technology provides a superior
platform for meeting both water reuse disinfection guidelines and destroying
EDCs and other trace organics for the proactive protection of human health and
the environment. To watch a video about how HiPOx works, visit the Air
Products’ Water Systems E-Learning Center at
www.airproducts.com/watersystems/elearning_center.htm.
“The acceptance of HiPOx technologies for the rigorous California Title 22
water reuse regulations is significant,” says Dr.
water reuse expert and research and development project manager for the
Southern Nevada Water Authority. “We have found the HiPOx system to provide
exemplary oxidation of the vast majority of trace contaminants we have studied
in reuse water. The HiPOx system is both efficient and effective for advanced
water treatment needs.”
For more information about all of Air Products’ water systems offerings,
visit www.airproducts.com/watersystems.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy,
technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of
atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and
equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading
positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery
hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced
coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air
Products has annual revenues of over
countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit
www.airproducts.com.
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SOURCE Air Products