Carburos Metálicos Presents Halia QM, A New Sustainable System For Water Treatment

• The Halia QM system for pH neutralization has been specially designed to optimize the consumption of carbon dioxide and adapt to the particular characteristics of each installation, minimizing the fixed and operative costs of the equipment.
• This system has shown that the use of CO2 as a neutralizing agent is a more sustainable alternative for water treatment than the use of mineral acids.

Carburos Metálicos, a leading company in the industrial and medicinal gases sector in Spain, which is part of the Air Products Group, has presented its new Halia QM system for pH neutralization for water treatment at iWater 2018.

The new Halia QM system for reducing the pH of water, both wastewater, drinking water and process water, uses CO2 which, when dissolved in water, forms carbonic acid, which acts as a neutralizing agent. The equipment has been specially designed for the optimization of gas consumption and to adapt to the particular characteristics of each installation. In this way, it is possible to minimize both the fixed costs of the equipment and the operating costs. Consequently, the use of CO2 to regulate pH becomes an alternative, not only better from an environmental and safety point of view to mineral acids, but also a cheaper alternative

The use of CO2 as a neutralizing agent is a better alternative than the use of mineral acids, taking into account the many advantages it brings, from a technological, safety or economic point of view, but mainly from the environmental point of view. Neutralizing with CO2 is the most sustainable way to reduce the pH of water, since it not only prevents the formation of residual salts such as chlorides or sulfates, but also contributes to the CO2 being fixed in the water in the form of bicarbonates, thus avoiding its emission into the atmosphere.

"The new Halia QM system for pH neutralization replaces the old Neutracarb ™ device, with a more compact and more economical design. During 2018, several teams have already been supplied with results that guarantee their high performance in the dissolution of CO2 and therefore in the optimization of gas consumption, "said Carles Pallé, Head of Commercial Technology in Water at Carburos Metálicos.

"Carburos Metálicos is committed to research and development as a strategy to be able to offer the water treatment sector sustainable solutions that allow for better management of resources. In order to meet these requirements we developed the Halia QM equipment for pH neutralization, which we presented at the Tech Hub within the framework of the iWater fair, "explained Dr. Sonia Guri, responsible for agri-food and water treatment of the R & D Department of Metal Carbides.

For Carburos Metálicos, sustainability is at the center of its activity, backed by three fundamental lines of action: Grow responsibly by offering efficient, sustainable and long-lasting solutions to its customers, conserve resources and reduce our environmental impact thanks to cutting-edge innovations and Care for employees, customers, and the economic and social fabric of the communities in which it is present.

iWater is the International Exhibition of the Integral Water Cycle organized by the Fira de Barcelona with the support of the International Water Association (IWA). It has celebrated its second edition this year. In 2018, the show served to boost business, networking and knowledge in the different phases of the integrated water cycle, focusing on digitalisation to gain efficiency and in the circular economy as a paradigm to face the scarcity of water resources. It has gathered in Barcelona for three days a hundred exhibitors from 8 countries that have exhibited cutting-edge technologies and novelties designed to modernize infrastructure and ensure the sustainable and intelligent management of water in cities, industry and agriculture. 

About Metal Carbides
Carburos Metálicos is a leading company in the sector of industrial and medicinal gases that produces, distributes and sells gases for multiple sectors: metallurgy, glass, water, food, medicinal, energy, petrochemical, laboratories, freezing, refrigeration, enology, leisure and beverages . The company provides a wide range of products, solutions and services to its customers, as well as materials and equipment for the applications of these gases. 

Founded in 1897, Carburos Metálicos has 120 years of service to the industry of our country and has always maintained a strong bond with society. Currently, it is a leader in the sector of industrial and medicinal gases in Spain and a leader in the chemical sector in matters of safety, innovation and sustainability.

Carburos Metálicos has a team of more than 600 professionals in Spain, a daily production capacity of more than 1,200 tons of liquefied gas (mtpd), 12 production plants, 14 packaging plants, 2 high purity gas laboratories and a R & D center located in Bellaterra (Barcelona) that serve more than 100,000 customers. Since 1995, the company belongs to the American group Air Products (NYSE: APD).

Air Products is one of the leading industrial gases companies in the world, where it has been operating for 75 years. The company provides industrial gases and the necessary equipment to dozens of productive sectors, among which are the refining and petrochemical, metallurgical, electronic components or food and beverage industries. Air Products is also the world's leading provider of liquefied natural gas equipment and technology.

The group recorded sales of 8,900 million dollars in 2018 for its operation in more than 50 countries and currently has a market capitalization of around 35,000 million dollars. Approximately 16,000 employees of diverse, passionate, committed and talented backgrounds are guided by the ultimate goal of Air Products to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, improve sustainability and respond to the challenges facing customers, communities and communities. the world. For more information, visit www.carburos.com.