FERAZUR®

MANGAZUR® DRINKING
NITRAZUR™ WATER

FERAZUR®/MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™ is a biological APPLICATIONS

filtration process for the removal of iron, manganese,
arsenic, ammonia and nitrates from ground water » Ferazur® for iron removal
sources. The precipitate is removed by using Biolite™, » Ferazur® for arsenic removal
our specially developed media that requires no » Mangazur® for manganese removal
replacement. The bacteria remain in the media even » Nitrazur™ for ammonia & nitrates removal
after backwashing, allowing continual operation for
indefinite time periods.

MAIN FEATURES

» Naturally occurring bacteria and their ability to » Due to rapid biological oxidation rates,
rapidly oxidize dissolved metals are key to the FERAZUR®/ MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™ systems
FERAZUR®/MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™ processes are designed at filtration rates up to 20 gpm/ft2
» Requires less water for backwashing (50 m2/h) - allowing smaller filters and smaller
footprint installations
» Higher metals retention on the Biolite™ media
allows longer filters runs
» Very low operating costs

Ferazur®/Mangazur®/Nitrazur™ SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY

Contaminants are found in surface and ground waters at Conventional plants rely on physical-chemical processes using
varying concentration levels. Even at low concentrations, special media, intense aeration, or chemical oxidation for Fe/
these metals can cause a host of problems in water, including Mn/NH4 removal. Disadvantages of physical-chemical processes
metallic taste, discoloration, laundry spotting, pipe scaling, include the expense of chemical consumption, the frequent need
and fixture staining. for backwash, limited filtration rates, time-consuming operation
and maintenance, and inconsistent effluent quality.
INFILCO FERAZUR®/MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™

HOW IT WORKS
During the process, bacteria attach to Infilco Degremont’s precipitates. Arsenic removal is achieved through biocatalytic
Biolite™ filter media—designed specifically for biological removal oxidation and absorption with the iron oxides that are
of metals. Biolite™ media acts as a support for bacteria, enables continuously produced in the filter.
high-rate filtration, and does not require periodic replacement The Nitrazur™ process oxidizes ammonia and reduces nitrates.
or regeneration. Ammonia oxidation is achieved through autotrophic bacteria
Infilco Degremont’s Ferazur®/Mangazur®/Nitrazur™ process while naturally occurring denitrifying heterotrophic bacteria
controls the environmental conditions within the filter, ensuring reduce nitrate to nitrogen gas.
the development of an efficient biofilm.
While providing consistent treated water quality, Ferazur®/
The selected microorganisms oxidize the pollutants into Mangazur®/Nitrazur™ systems also provide operational
extremely dense precipitates, enabling three to five times flexibility, and backwashes can be performed with raw or
the metal retention when compared to chemically-formed treated water.

Air relief valve

Inlet Scour Air Inlet

Air Mixer

Process Air

Backwash
Inlet

Outlet Outlet

Drain Drain

Optimal pH, and ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) are

required for the correct operation of the biological process. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
This is achieved through the controlled injection of process air
(depending on the raw water ORP), which increases the ORP.
» Longer filter runs – three to five times greater than
For some applications, a pH adjustment is necessary to obtain
the proper operating conditions, requiring the injections of
conventional processes
an alkaline reagent (NaOH, Ca(OH)2 etc). » No oxidation chemicals are needed
The accumulated iron, manganese, and arsenic must eventually » High filtration rates in a small footprint
be removed from the filter through regular backwashes using a
» Natural process offers high net water
simultaneous water and air scour. This reduces backwash water
consumption and ensures an efficient cleaning of the media.
production and good sludge treatability
Backwashes are typically triggered based on pre-set values of » No periodic regeneration of filter media
measured pressure drop through the filter.
» Rapid response to changing water quality
 DRINKING
WATER

FERAZUR®/MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™ TREATMENT LINE

Treated
Water Inlet
O2 pH ORP
FERAZUR®/
MANGAZUR®/
Reoxazur NITRAZUR® Disinfection
FILTER

Effluent

Raw Water Inlet

Backwash
Process Air Water
Backwash Air

WELL WATER FERAZUR®/MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™ UV, OZONE, OR CL2

DISINFECTION

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
SIMPLE, AUTOMATIC OPERATION PERFORMANCE
The process is operated in the same way as a conventional
filtration system. » Treats up to 20 mg/L of iron
• Filtration cycles and backwashing are carried out automatically
» Treats up to 3 mg/L of manganese
by the PLC based control system.
•
Automatic valves (pneumatic or electric) simplify the
» Treats up to 30 mg/L of ammonia
operation. » Treats up to 30 mg/L of nitrates
• Water quality analyzers for dissolved oxygen, pH and ORP » Effluent quality:
(depending on the application) are used to monitor the - Less than 0.3 mg/L Fe, typically > 0.1 mg/l
operating conditions in the filter and to adapt to varying raw
- Less than 0.05 mg/L Mn
water quality, in order to maximize process efficiency.
- Less than 0.5 mg/L ammonia
- Less than 1 mg/L nitrates
MECHANICAL ADVANTAGES
» Filtration rates up to 20 gpm/ft2 (50 m/h)
• Filters can be pressurized or open/gravity or upflow type
depending on the application and the hydraulic profile of
the new or existing plant.
•
Retrofit of conventional filters is possible through the
installation of new filter internals, modifications to the control
system and the elimination of strong oxidant addition.
•
Retrofitting to a Ferazur®/Mangazur®/Nitrazur™ process
can be a cost effective way of increasing the capacity of an
existing plant.
 DRINKING
INFILCO FERAZUR®/MANGAZUR®/NITRAZUR™ WATER

COMPLETE TREATMENT SOLUTIONS

Infilco Degremont offers an array of water, wastewater and With a variety of filtration and clarification products in our
industrial treatment solutions for any size client. Headworks, SEPARATIONS department, Infilco engineers carefully evaluate
clarification, filtration, biological and disinfection systems are each application to provide the most cost-effective and efficient
several of the product disciplines in our portfolio. treatment solution.

If you are interested in this product, check out some of the

complementary products:
• Superpulsator® Clarifier • ABW® Automatic Backwash Filter
• AquaDAF® Clarifier • PulsaPAK® Package Clarifier/Filter System
• Accelator® Clarifier/Softener • AquaPAK Package Clarifier/Filter System
• Greenleaf Filter System • AccelaPAK® Package Clarifier-Softener/Filter
• Monoflor® Nozzle Underdrains

PILOTING SERVICES
Infilco offers pilot systems and services for the equipment in this
brochure as well as many of our other product offerings. Pilot
studies are a practical means of optimizing physical-chemical
and biological process designs and offer the client several
benefits, such as:
• Proof of system reliability
• Optimal design conditions for the full-scale system
• Raw water lab analysis
• Regulatory approval assistance

If you are interested in a pilot study for your system, please

contact us for a proposal.

SERVICES - INFILCARE™
PART SALES REBUILDS, RETROFITS AND UPGRADES
Infilco Degremont sells parts and components for most Infilco Degremont offers cost-effective rebuilds and upgrades
INFILCO brand equipment as well as parts for demineralizers, for INFILCO provided systems, no matter what year they were
thickeners, nozzles, pressure filters, and valves. We offer built. If you are interested in an economical alternative to
reliable spare parts at competitive prices. We maintain records installing a whole new system, contact us for a proposal.
of previous installations to quickly identify your requirements.
Many items are shipped directly from stock for quick delivery.

CONTACTS WWW.DEGREMONT-TECHNOLOGIES.COM

INFILCO DEGREMONT INC. DEGRÉMONT LIMITÉE

8007 Discovery Drive 1375, route Transcanadienne,
Richmond, VA 23229-8605, USA Bureau 400
Tel: +1 804 756 7600 Dorval (Qc) H9P 2W8, Canada
Fax: +1 804 756 7643 Tel: +1 514 683 1200
[email protected] Fax: +1 514 683 1203
[email protected]

Copyright © 2013 Infilco Degremont Inc., Degremont Technologies - SEP03102EN-V4-04/2013 - Document modifiable sans préavis, veuillez contacter Degrémont Technologies pour plus d’informations.