Waste Inactivation System
Application:
A major pharmaceutical company required a waste stream inactivation system to treat waste from multiple reactors. The process called for bringing waste temperature up to 140°C and held at temperature for a period of time. The waste was then cooled for safe disposal. The customer called for redundancy in design to minimize downtime.
Process Conditions:
Liquid Flow Rate: 5 GPM
Temperature Rise: 105-140°C
Liquid Pressure: 70 PSIG
Steam Pressure: 90 PSIG
Solution:
Waste Sterilization Skid featuring the Pick Direct Steam Injection 6X10-1/231BX Heater. Waste is collected in a 300 gallon, vented tank. When tank level reaches high setting, the system automatically starts up to process batch. When tank reaches low level, the system automatically shuts down. Steam is diffused directly into the waste fluid through the Pick Heater multiple orifice injector. While one heater is in operation, a second Pick Heater is in standby mode, isolated by manual ball valves. Treated bio-waste is cooled below 60°C through a chilled plate-exchanger prior to system discharge.
Features and Benefits:
• Single Collection Tank Design
• Precise Time & Temperature Control
• Fully Automated
• Lower Capital Cost Investment
Why Choose Direct Steam Injection for Pharmaceutical Processing?
Temperature control is critical in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Pick Heaters' direct steam injection systems deliver rapid, uniform heating while supporting stringent process requirements. The ability to achieve precise temperatures quickly helps improve process consistency, reduce production variability, and maintain product integrity. Our systems are engineered to support reliable operation in highly regulated manufacturing environments.