Harsco, Hydro Industries to partner on water treatment technology
Harsco, Hydro Industries to partner on water treatment technology
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The steel services company Harsco Corp., headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and the U.K.-based water treatment company Hydro Industries have signed a joint agreement to use Hydro’s technology at Harsco Metals & Minerals more than 140 locations at steel production sites in 30 countries.
Harsco says the agreement will enable the companies to bring environmental and recycling solutions to the steel and metals industries, particularly treating and processing of oily mill scale, an iron oxide byproduct formed during the production of steel. During production, the mill scale becomes contaminated with oil and lubricants, limiting its ability to be recycled back into new steel. A typical steel mill produces from 100 tons to as many as 750 tons of oily mill scale per day.
To remedy the challenge, several years ago Hydro developed the treatment method for the mill scale. The company says a key to iron removal and the effectiveness of the treatment process was mixing the mill scale with water. Hydro’s Iron Master equipment separates the oil from the water, with the oil floated off and the iron removed as sludge. The iron then undergoes a drying process prior to its reuse within the steel making process.
The waste oil is also recoverable, with the water being recycled through the system to maximize efficiency.
Chris Whistler, COO of Harsco Metals & Minerals division, says, “This relationship underpins Hydro’s willingness to expand internationally and Harsco’s commitment to bring new and innovative solutions to our steel and metals industry partners. Both companies are excited about the prospects lying ahead thanks to this new collaboration, and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”
In addition to the treatment of oily mill scales, future solutions could potentially include the processing of clean water for the mills.
Wayne Preece, CEO of Hydro Industries, says, “I am delighted that we have been able to sign a collaboration agreement with the world’s largest provider of onsite material processing and environmental services in the steel and metals industries. I know that our innovative technology will help Harsco to further improve their service to their customers.
“Harsco’s global reach and new processing concept will offer the industry an irresistible practical solution to their waste processing issues that combines a commercial return with a positive approach to environmental impact,” Preece adds.
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Source: Recycling Today
Harsco, Hydro Industries to partner on water treatment technology
<![CDATA[The steel services company Harsco Corp., headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and the U.K.-based water treatment company Hydro Industries have signed a joint agreement to use Hydro’s technology at Harsco Metals & Minerals more than 140 locations at steel production sites in 30 countries. Harsco says the agreement will enable the companies to bring environmental and recycling solutions to the steel and metals industries, particularly treating and processing of oily mill scale, an iron oxide byproduct formed during the production of steel. During production, the mill scale becomes contaminated with oil and lubricants, limiting its ability to be recycled back into new steel. A typical steel mill produces from 100 tons to as many as 750 tons of oily mill scale per day. To remedy the challenge, several years ago Hydro developed the treatment method for the mill scale. The company says a key to iron removal and the effectiveness of the treatment process was mixing the mill scale with water. Hydro’s Iron Master equipment separates the oil from the water, with the oil floated off and the iron removed as sludge. The iron then undergoes a drying process prior to its reuse within the steel making process. The waste…