CBRN Tank
CBRN Effluent Storage
CBRN effluent retention tanks are an essential response to ensure the safety and compliance of health facilities in the event of contamination.
They make it possible to collect and temporarily isolate the water from the decontamination showers during a CBRN incident, ensuring their containment and management in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Radioactive Effluent
Drop tank
Nuclear risk effluents
Nuclear risk effluents
Radioactive effluents come mainly from nuclear medicine and imaging services.
In accordance with the French ASN Order of 23 July 2008, these effluents must be directed to specific storage tanks, where they are stored until their natural degrowth.
No treatment is carried out in these tanks, the discharge in the sewerage system is only allowed after authorization of a radio-competent person.
Bacteriological Effluent
Disinfection & neutralization
Laboratory & Morgue
Laboratory & Morgue
Bacteriological effluents are liquids contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, produced in particular in laboratories and hospitals.
Their direct release is prohibited: they must be treated with disinfection, pH neutralization and thermal control systems, possibly in order to eliminate any infectious risk and to comply with pre-discharge regulations in wastewater.
Industrial Effluents
Industrial effluents include wastewater from industrial processes, often loaded with pollutants (acids, bases, metals, organic) and sometimes at high temperatures.
In order to be released without harming the environment or collection systems, these effluents must be corrected in order to achieve an acceptable value.
Tailor-made installations include mixing tanks, automatic dosing systems, pH measuring devices and controls to ensure reliable neutralization before release.
Effluent
High temperature
maximum 30°C
High-temperature effluents often come from sterilizers, laundries or washing processes.
Before discharge, they must be cooled, either by adding cold water, by settling, or via a heat exchanger and automatic control to protect sewerage systems, comply with regulations and sometimes recover the energy released.
Separative Toilets
Separation of urine from feces
The separater toilets are designed to safely separate and evacuate liquid discharges from treated patients in the nuclear medicine or imaging services.
They separate radioactive urine from fecal matter and allow effluents to be redirected to decay tanks, while non-radioactive fecal matter is discharged to the sewers.
These toilets make it possible to limit the volumes of effluents in the degrowth stations, thus reducing the costs and storage required. They are installed in the iratherapy rooms.
Effluent treatment
Customized solutions
Customized
Our tanks are custom designed to adapt perfectly to the constraints of the site.
Their customizable dimensions, height, width and length make it easier to transport, implantation and integration, even in cramped or complex spaces.
3D Integration
We offer complete support for the installation of your tanks, including precise 3D modeling of all on-site equipment.
This approach makes it possible to anticipate all the constraints of implementation, to check the accesses, the passages and the interfaces with the existing installations, and to prevent any risk of adjustment or problem during commissioning.
We also support the staff when commissioning with comprehensive training.
Standards &
Compliance
Our hospital effluent treatment plants are designed to strictly meet current standards and regulations regarding discharges into the wastewater system.
They incorporate processes of neutralization, disinfection and control of critical parameters such as pH, temperature, to ensure effective elimination of biological and chemical risks.
Thanks to these technologies, our facilities ensure safe, reliable and compliant treatment, while protecting the environment and public health.
Effluents represent all liquids from industrial, hospital, agricultural or domestic processes that contain substances that can be harmful to the environment or health. Their treatment is essential to protect people, infrastructure and comply with current regulations. Depending on their origin and composition, there are different types of treatments adapted to specific needs.
Hospital and bacteriological effluents
Hospital effluents include wastewater from laboratories, care services or sterilization. They may contain:
- Microbiological agents: bacteria, viruses or others.
- Chemicals: disinfectants, solvents or others.
- Biological elements: blood, urine or biological tissue.
Treatment of bacteriological effluents :
The main purpose of the treatment is to inactivate microorganisms to reduce the risk of contamination. The most common processes include:
- Chemical disinfection: use of chlorine or specific products to neutralize pathogens.
- pH neutralization: adjustment of acidity to avoid impacts on the sewerage system and equipment.
- Thermal control: some wastewater may require cooling before treatment to avoid degradation of materials and optimize process efficiency.
These measures ensure a safe discharge into the sewerage system while protecting staff and the environment.
High temperature effluents :
High-temperature effluents often come from industrial processes, laundries, laboratories or hospital sterilization services. Their direct discharge into the wastewater network can cause:
- Damage to pipes.
- A disruption of wastewater treatment plants.
- A risk to staff during handling.
Methods of treatment :
- Controlled storage and cooling tanks: the effluents are stored temporarily and then cooled to a safe temperature thanks to heat exchangers or by the cold water booster.
- Energy recovery: Some systems make it possible to recover heat from the effluents to preheat cold water or other fluids, thus improving the energy efficiency of the installation.
Industrial Effluents:
Industrial effluents are produced by manufacturing processes and may contain specific chemical substances, organic matter, and specific wastes depending on the industrial sector.
Depending on the process, there are several types of possible treatment. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Radioactive Effluents:
Radioactive effluents come mainly from nuclear medicine services, specialized laboratories or certain industrial processes. Their treatment is strictly regulated.
Decreasing tanks: Effluents are stored in specific tanks designed to contain radioactivity.
They stay in these tanks until their radioactivity decreases to safe levels. Discharge to the sewerage system is only permitted after control and validation by a radio-competent staff.
Separative toilets: In some areas of hospitals, separate toilets make it possible to separate radioactive urine from non-radioactive solids. The urine is directed to degrowth tanks.
Solid materials are evacuated to the conventional network. This separation reduces the volume of radioactive effluents to be treated and optimizes waste storage and management.
The importance of custom design:
To ensure efficiency and safety, treatment facilities are often custom-designed:
Dimensions adapted to the constraints of the site (height, width, length).
3D simulation to anticipate implementation problems and facilitate transport and implementation.
Integration of automated systems to control pH, temperature with alarms and safety devices.
The benefits of appropriate treatment:
Investing in custom-made treatment systems has several advantages:
Enhanced security for staff and patients.
Regulatory compliance with current standards.
Optimization of costs through energy recovery and reduction of storage volumes.
Environmental protection by minimizing the impact of discharges.
Effluent treatment is a major issue for public health, safety and the environment. Depending on their nature, bacteriological, chemical, industrial or radioactive — the processes vary but always aim to ensure a safe and compliant discharge.
Modern installations combine neutralization, disinfection, cooling, storage and automated control technologies to provide a complete and reliable solution. Customization and adaptation to site constraints make it possible to optimize performance, safety and regulatory compliance.
We bring our experience, our expertise and our know-how to support our customers through all their problems in the water industry.
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