Acid Trade Waste Pump Solution

Managing acidic trade waste requires reliable equipment, appropriate materials and effective containment.

Allflo Pumps was engaged by a chemical processing facility to deliver a safe and robust solution for transferring diluted nitric acid and sulphuric acid.

The Challenge

The system needed to pump acidic waste into a pipeline shared by multiple pumps discharging into a common header, creating risks around corrosion, pressure variation, and potential leakage. Strict safety and containment standards also had to be met.

The Allflo Solution

Allflo designed and manufactured a custom-engineered acid handling pumpset, tailored to the application.

The solution included:

• Remko 316 stainless steel self-priming pumps

• Full 316 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance

• A heavy-duty stainless steel base

• Installation within a stainless steel bunded area for spill containment

• Custom stainless steel pipework and valves, fabricated and installed on site

Performance

The pumpset was commissioned successfully and is operating as specified:

• Flow rate: 18 litres per second

• Discharge pressure: 220 kPa

Outcome

This project demonstrates Allflo’s capability to deliver engineered pumping solutions for corrosive and high-risk trade waste applications, where safety, reliability, and material selection are critical.

If you’re managing acidic trade waste or chemical transfer, Allflo can design a solution to suit your site and compliance requirements.