• Domestic wastewater treatment: understanding the formation and hazards of foam
    Domestic wastewater treatment: understanding the formation and hazards of foam
    With urbanization comes more domestic sewage, including wastewater from household chores, sanitary facilities, kitchens, floor cleaning, gardens and pets. This wastewater carries organic matter, fats, detergents, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants - making sewage treatment crucial.     Here's where domestic sewage stems from: 1. Household water used for tasks like laundry, dishwashing, bathing, etc. 2. Sanitary facilities washing away germy toilet runoff. 3. Kitchen wastewater brought about by cooking grease and food leftovers. 4. Floor cleaning water used for mopping and sweeping. 5. Others like garden watering, pet excrement, etc.   Why does foam form during sewage treatment?: 1. Surfactants: Detergents, shampoos, etc. found in sewage lower water's surface tension, causing foam. 2. Organic matter decomposition: During biological treatment, organic matter produces gases (like carbon dioxide and hydrogen), forming foam when mixed with water. 3. Gas dissolution: Bubbles form when gases (like oxygen) enter the water during treatment, particularly in the aeration tank. 4. High sludge concentration: Too much sludge can cause foam due to its organic matter and bubbles combining easily. 5. Equipment or operation issues: Strong stirring or incomplete bubble breaking can increase foam. 6. Temperature change: Changes in temperature can impact gas solubility, causing foam.   The hazards of foam in domestic sewage treatment include: 1. Reduced treatment efficiency: Foam blocks sewage substance, minimizing effect. 2. Equipment damage: Overflowing excessive foam causes harm. 3. Operation difficulties: Foam hinders equipment examination/maintenance. 4. Odor emissions: Foam harbors stinky substances impacting surrounding areas.   To tackle these foam issues, we have domestic sewage treatment defoamers: 1. Quick defoaming: Suppresses foam quickly, boosting treatment efficiency. 2. Compatibility: Works well with varied sewage treatment agents, doesn’t disrupt treatment process. 3. Practicality: Affordable, advancing production efficiency. 4. Safety and eco-friendliness: Many defoamers are eco-friendly, non-polluting.   Sewage treatment isn't just about technology; it's about environmental protection and public health. Proper defoamer use significantly improves sewage treatment performance, contributing to a sustainable society. Let's all prioritize domestic sewage treatment for a cleaner, healthier living environment.  
    - Nov 29, 2024
  • Foam treatment in tungsten mining
    Foam treatment in tungsten mining
    Flotation is an important method in the beneficiation process of tungsten ore. In the flotation process of tungsten ore, by adding specific flotation reagents, tungsten ore particles are selectively attached to bubbles, and then float to the surface of the pulp with bubbles, thereby achieving separation from other impurity minerals. However, foam problems often occur in this process. Therefore, the foam can be quickly eliminated by reasonably applying tungsten ore flotation defoamer.   Excessive foam will have many adverse effects on tungsten ore flotation. First, a large amount of foam will occupy the effective space of the flotation tank and reduce the flotation efficiency. Secondly, the foam may entrain some gangue minerals, decreasing the grade of tungsten concentrate. In addition, the presence of foam may also affect the distribution and effect of flotation reagents, so that tungsten ore particles cannot effectively attach to bubbles, thereby affecting the recovery rate of tungsten ore. Flotation is an important method in the beneficiation process of tungsten ore. By adding specific flotation reagents, tungsten ore particles are selectively attached to bubbles and then float to the surface of the pulp with bubbles, thereby achieving separation from other impurity minerals. However, foam problems often occur in this process. Therefore, the foam can be quickly eliminated by reasonably applying tungsten ore flotation defoamer.   The pulp environment of tungsten ore flotation is complex, including different pH, temperature and mineral composition. Tungsten ore flotation defoamer must be able to adapt to this complex environment. For example, it can stably play a defoaming role under acidic or alkaline pulp conditions, and can also maintain its defoaming performance in different temperature ranges.   Tungsten ore flotation defoamer plays an indispensable role in tungsten ore flotation process. With the development of tungsten ore industry, its role in improving flotation efficiency and ensuring product quality will become more prominent. In the future, the performance of tungsten ore flotation defoamer is also constantly being optimized, and it will continue to play an important role in tungsten ore flotation process.    
    - Nov 21, 2024
  • Application of defoaming agent in PU leather processing
    Application of defoaming agent in PU leather processing
    PU leather, also known as polyurethane leather, is one of the artificial leathers, and its main material is polyurethane. Because it looks and feels like real leather, it is often used in shoes, handbags, furniture and other fields.     The significant advantages of PU leather are as follows: 1. Economical: Because of its relatively low production cost, the selling price is lower than that of real leather. 2. Wear resistance: It has excellent wear resistance and is suitable for daily use. 3. Easy to clean: The surface is smooth and easy to clean, just wipe it with a damp cloth. 4. Diverse designs: It provides a variety of colors and textures to meet the needs of various consumers. 5. Environmentally friendly characteristics: Modern manufacturing technology makes PU leather have less impact on the environment.   However, PU leather may foam during processing, and the reasons include: 1. Poor quality of raw materials: The use of inferior or impure polyurethane materials may cause gas release and generate bubbles. 2. Uneven mixing: During the batching process, if the ingredients are not fully mixed or the mixing time is insufficient, bubbles are likely to occur. 3. Exothermic reaction: If the exothermic reaction during the curing process of polyurethane is not handled properly, the temperature rise may also lead to gas release and bubble formation. 4. Excessive humidity: The humidity in the production environment is high, and water penetrates into the material and evaporates, forming bubbles. 5. Improper use of adhesives: Adhesives with strong volatility or incomplete drying may also cause bubble formation during the curing process.   The role of defoamers in PU leather is as follows: 1. Prevent bubble generation: Defoamers can effectively reduce the surface tension of liquids and reduce bubble formation. 2. Improve product quality: Defoamers help improve the appearance and stability of PU leather and reduce defects. 3. Improve production efficiency: Defoamers accelerate the production process, avoid stagnation due to bubble problems, and improve efficiency. 4. Wide applicability: Defoamers are suitable for all walks of life, such as coatings, inks and glues, to improve product performance.
    - Nov 15, 2024
  • Unveiling the Mystery of Defoamers
    Unveiling the Mystery of Defoamers
    Defoamers are an important component of the chemical industry. Although not well known to the general public, they play a key role in various production processes. Through this article, we will take you on a mysterious journey into the world of chemistry and unveil the mystery of defoamers.   Part I: What are defoamers? Defoamers are chemicals whose main function is to prevent or reduce the formation of bubbles in liquids, thereby reducing the generation of foam. Foam is composed of tiny bubbles of gas in the liquid, which rise in the liquid and gather on the surface to form foam. The presence of defoamers can destroy these bubbles and make them more easily dissipated in the liquid, thereby reducing or eliminating the generation of foam. Defoamers are usually a type of surfactant. They form a molecular film on the surface of the liquid, which can destroy bubbles and prevent them from aggregating. These surfactant molecules usually have hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts, which enable them to interact with liquids and gases at the same time, thereby effectively controlling the formation of foam.   Part II: How Defoamers Work? The working principle of defoamers can be divided into two key steps: adsorption and diffusion.   Adsorption: Defoamers first adsorb on the surface of the liquid. These molecules are arranged in a special way so that their hydrophilic parts interact with the liquid and their hydrophobic parts interact with the gas. This arrangement forms a thin film, called a molecular membrane, on the surface of the liquid. The presence of this film destroys the surface tension of the bubbles, making them easier to break.   Diffusion: Once the molecular membrane is formed, the defoamer begins to diffuse to the surface of the bubbles. They break down the structure of the bubbles by penetrating into the interior of the bubbles, breaking them up and releasing the gas. This causes the bubbles to break and dissipate quickly, reducing or eliminating the generation of foam.   The working principle of defoamers is quite complex, and they need to be adjusted under different liquid and gas conditions to achieve the best effect. This versatile property makes defoamers indispensable in various industrial and scientific applications.   Part III: Defoamers are widely used in various industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, oilfield extraction, printing and coatings. Chemical Industry: Many production processes produce a large number of bubbles and foam, which may cause equipment failure or product quality degradation. Defoamers are widely used in these processes, such as in dissolving, mixing, stirring and filtering. Pharmaceutical Industry: The pharmaceutical industry requires strict production control to ensure the purity and stability of drugs. Defoamers can be used to control foam in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical products. Food Processing: In food p...
    - Oct 31, 2024
  • Causes and effects of foaming of metal cutting fluid
    Causes and effects of foaming of metal cutting fluid
    Metal cutting fluid is a liquid used in metal processing to cool, lubricate and clean cutting tools and workpieces. It mainly has the following functions: 1. Cooling: Extend tool life by reducing the heat generated during cutting. 2. Lubrication: Improve cutting efficiency and improve surface quality by reducing friction. 3. Cleaning: It can wash away chips and impurities and keep the processing area clean. 4. Rust prevention: Form a protective film on the metal surface to prevent oxidation and corrosion.     Why does metal cutting fluid foam? 1. Physical factors: Agitation and shearing of bubbles. 2. Chemical composition: Some additives (such as surfactants) increase foaming. 3. Temperature changes: High temperatures may cause changes in liquid properties and accelerate foam formation. 4. Water content: Excessive water content promotes foam generation.   What harm does foam do to metal cutting fluid? 1. Reduced cooling effect: Foam hinders the contact between cutting fluid and tools and workpieces, thereby reducing the cooling effect and causing overheating. 2. Impact on lubrication effect: Foam reduces the lubrication ability of the liquid, increases friction, and causes severe tool wear. 3. Processing quality decline: Foam may leave marks on the processed surface, affecting the finish and dimensional accuracy of the product. 4. Equipment failure maintenance: Foam may cause obstruction of cutting fluid circulation, increase the pumping burden, and ultimately may cause equipment damage. 5. Reduced production efficiency: These factors will affect the overall processing efficiency and extend the production cycle.   Advantages of metal cutting fluid defoamers 1. Improve efficiency: Reducing foam can make the cutting fluid more effective. 2. Improve processing quality: Avoid the negative impact of foam on the processed surface. 3. Extend the life of the liquid: By controlling the foam, reduce liquid consumption and replacement frequency. 4. Economic benefits: Reduce production costs and improve resource utilization efficiency.
    - Oct 25, 2024
  • Water-based coating foam problem and control strategy
    Water-based coating foam problem and control strategy
    The problem of water-based coating foam is a problem of multiple factors and variables. It is necessary to comprehensively consider various factors to effectively control. Pain-based component: The lacquer component of water-based coatings has a direct impact on the production of foam. For example, acrylic latex coatings are more likely to produce foam due to their lactated particles thinner and difficult to eliminate.   Additives: Various additives, such as foaming agents, wetting agents, thickeners, etc., will affect the generation and elimination of foam. Choosing the appropriate additive and its dosage is the key to control the foam. Construction method: Different construction methods will cause different degrees of foam problems. For example, no air spraying is usually more likely to produce foam than air spraying, while flowing construction may produce more foam than impregnation construction.   Technical indicators: The technical indicators of coatings, such as pH, viscosity, etc., can also affect the production and stability of the foam.   Pains and fillers: Some organic pigments may increase foam due to their small particles. At the same time, some fillers, such as talc powder and silica, may also affect the foam.   The drying time of coating: The drying time of the coating film has a great impact on the choice of the foaming agent. For a short drying time, you need to choose a foam with stronger bubbles.   Applying method: Different coating methods also have different demands for foaming agents. For example, reverse roller coating is more difficult to bubble than roller coating.   On-site adjustment: In practical applications, many coating makers will flexibly add a foaming agent to ensure a successful trial according to the situation.    
    - Oct 17, 2024
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