Rapid Dissolved Oxygen for a High-Capacity Rendering Plant

The Challenge

A large protein processing facility in the southeastern US struggled to maintain target DO levels, creating a critical process bottleneck and threatening compliance.

Their difficulty maintaining DO levels stemmed from:

• High Operational Load: Increased throughput amplified oxygen demand in the aeration system.
• Seasonal Stress: Elevated temperatures reduced oxygen solubility and increased biological activity.
• Infrastructure Constraints: Long-term upgrades were not immediately feasible to solve critical production constraints.

As a result, the plant needed an immediate solution to address their concerns and continue to operate at desired capacity levels.

USP Technologies Solution

USP Technologies implemented a rapid-response supplemental DO system using 50% hydrogen peroxide. Within a matter of days, USP delivered a fully engineered solution designed for reliability and safety.

System Components:

• Storage: 7,800-gallon double-walled tank for secure chemical containment.
• Dosing: High-volume system (HVS) with 3 gallons/minute pumping capacity.
• Safety: Integrated safety shower and eyewash station.
• Integration: Dosing line installed into the aeration system’s recirculation loop.

Key Results

With our full-service program that includes active inventory management, dedicated service and maintenance support, and flexible dosing control, USP Technologies helped the plant achieve:

• Process Stability: The system effectively maintained target DO levels through seasonal fluctuations in demand that previously limited throughput.
• Cost-Effective Solution: With our turnkey systems, the facility was able to avoid immediate capital-intensive upgrades while supporting long-term goals.
• Rapid Response: Delivered a fully functional system in a fraction of the time required for other infrastructure improvements.

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