| Applies when | ferric, alum, polymer, coagulant, flocculant |
|---|---|
| Avoid | unheated storage, no mixing system (undefined) |
| Recommend instead | Poly Processing IMFO tank () |
| Rationale | Ferrics, alums, and polymers present separation/settling/coagulation issues that are compounded by temperature variations; settling causes pumping difficulty; these chemicals are often delivered at elevated temperature (testing tank expansion/contraction); ferric fumes can defoliate surrounding vegetation; and polymers can act as an environmental stress-cracking agent. IMFO's true-bottom drain aids sludge control and cleaning ease. |
| Confidence | confirmed |
| Source | vendor-sources/poly-processing-chemical-storage.md |
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ferric, alum, polymer, coagulant, flocculant
Ferrics, alums, and polymers present separation/settling/coagulation issues that are compounded by temperature variations; settling causes pumping difficulty; these chemicals are often delivered at elevated temperature (testing tank expansion/contraction); ferric fumes can defoliate surrounding vegetation; and polymers can act as an environmental stress-cracking agent. IMFO's true-bottom drain aids sludge control and cleaning ease.
Poly Processing IMFO tank ()
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