Case Study

Eliminate Bacteria in Starch

Pre-mix Tank of a Corrugated
Site History
Container Manufacturer

A Plant survey revealed a Total Aerobic Bacteria count Results

6
of 10 in the make-up water. Laboratory tests proved that ML-27, at a dosage rate
of 200 ppm, effectively eliminated the bacteria,
System Survey yielding bacteria count of zero.
System size 2500 Liters
Batches/day 6-8 Status
Make-up Untreated waste water Dewtreat 700 and Dewtreat 701 are currently on line,
maintaining a low bacteria count. Plant personnel
Current biocide Carbamate have also indicated a desire to automate other
Dosage 1.2 Kg/batch chemical systems in the plant, which would enhance
DEW as a provider of Total Water Management
Chemical feed equipment Manual application Programs to the corrugating industries.
Supplier Undisclosed
Local Representative None
Technical support None

The following recommendations were made:

• Install a timer and chemical feed pump to automate

biocide addition and enhance plant safety.

• Utilize a dual biocide to reduce the possibility of

resistant strains. Dewtreat 700 and Dewtreat
701 were recommended on a rotating basis.

• DEW will provide monthly monitoring service to

promote the success of the program.

A trial was run utilizing Dewtreat 700 and Dewtreat 701

automated by a timer and chemical feed pump.
The dosage was set at 200 ppm and was added to the starch mix.