Surface treatments: Nickel recovery

A leading manufacturer of professional tools and instruments

THE CLIENT

The Client is a leading manufacturer of professional tools and instruments. Its catalogue consists of products aimed at the professional in industry, crafts and car repair, as well as experienced hobbyists.

THE CLIENT'S REQUEST

The client wishes to recover as much of the raw material Nickel as possible in order to save on salt additives in electroplating baths and to reuse water for rinses.

THE SOLUTION

Evaporation technology: PC F 1.4
Construction material: UNS S32750
Overall dimensions: 1.7 sqm

ANALYSIS OF MAIN PARAMETERS

PROCESS DIAGRAM

RESULTS

- Water reuse: ∽100%
- Recovery of valuable material: Ni
- ZLD plant with water reuse for rinse baths
- Ni reused for galvanic bath reintegration
- Return on investment: ∽2 years
Heat pump and forced circulation evaporators
Wastewater treatment in surface treatment processes