Venerus International Purification Inc.
Venerus International Purification (VIP) provides environmental services to industry, municipalities and government. Our primary market is the resource and manufacturing sectors including food, chemical, automotive and iron and steel.
VIP provides environmental services in the following areas: WATER, AIR, AND SOIL. We also undertake R&D projects in these areas.
Water Management projects include industrial water purification and treatment, water resource management and drinking water quality. Wastewater Management includes process and waste systems optimization, waste reduction, recovery and recycling.
RemediationTechnologies used include filtration, membrane separation, enhanced oxidation, adsorption, biological and other conventional means.
VIP also provides air pollution (including in-plant air) assessment with expertise in regulatory affairs, emission assessment, monitoring and dispersion modelling.
We provide air, soil and water monitoring, analytical services and R&D.
To assist our clients need to demonstrate sound environmental performance, VIP offers environmental audits, property site assessments, compliance auditing, EMS development, employee training and ISO 140001registration support.
Our services are dedicated to the direct support of managers who are endeavouring to improve their companies' competitiveness and profitability.
Company Details
Company Information
Angelo Venerus
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(519) 823-1252
Fax:
(519) 823-2046
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Environmental Products And Services
Raw Materials Recovered Via The Use Of Separation Technologies.
Cattlehide brine curing and rendering processes produce a highly polluting waste stream, which contains excessive concentrations of suspended solids, oil/grease, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand. To meet today's more stringent environmental requirements, a more effective technology was investigated. Ultrafiltration is a membrane separation process that can selectively separate components in a solution by using pressure and a semi-permeable membrane. The pressurized solution is passed across the surface of a membrane separating it two distinct streams known as permeate and concentrate. Studies were carried out with various membranes to determine technical feasibility. A membrane system was designed, built and installed to filter curing brine effluent. The purified brine was analyzed to be sufficiently pure to be returned to the curing process. The concentrate is also recycled as it is returned to the cooking vessel for further oil reclamation and subsequent solids capture in a centrifuge. The installation of the Ultrafiltration System successfully fulfilled the environmental requirements of the plant. The payback based on the saving noted was 2-3.1 yrs. depending on cooling water usage.
Stacks Analysis And Poi Calculation And Improved Engineering Practices.
Metal coating and treatment facilities clean, coat and paints metal parts. In the painting and cleaning stages, volatile organic solvents are used that create a health and environmental problem when emitted into the plant and the natural environment. In-plant air studies of various processes indicated that the air, and in particular, in one location, contained relatively high concentrations of VOC's, including a designated substance, i.e. Benzene. Recommendations included improved engineering i.e. increased fresh air intake and the use of a NIOSH approved breathing respirator. Stack air samples from all the major processes were taken and analyzed for various solvents used as determined from an examination of the MSDS. The analysis of the solvents analyzed did not exceed the concentrations at point of impingement-half hour average as listed in Reg.346 of the Environmental Protection Act. The odour problem was reduced by modifying spray equipment, spraying techniques, cleaning procedures and recovering of spent solvent.
Stabilization Of Toxic Industrial Waste Prior To Dewatering.
Coating of metal parts often requires the use of toxic metals, such as Chrome, Zinc, Manganese and Nickel along with other less toxic but equally environmentally unfriendly chemicals such as phosphates and nitrates. The use of these additives creates a liquid waste that must be treated to meet local municipal sewer use by-law, prior to disposal to sanitary sewer. The typical treatment regime uses coagulants and flocculants to precipitate the metals including phosphate. The water is pumped through a clarifier and the solids are dewatered in a filter press. The solid cake contains the precipitated metals and if it does not pass a leachate Reg.347 test, is classified as a toxic hazardous waste. The sludge if properly stabilized, can be made to pass the leachate requirements and therefore can be delisted. Once delisted the cake may go to regular landfill, saving considerable $ in transportation, treatment and disposal costs.
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