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Case Study – Wastewater Treatment

Location: MULTIPLE

Industry: Municipal Wastewater Treatment

Project Type: Sludge Dryer Exhaust

Project Goal: To Create Fertilizer from Biosolids

Equipment Type: Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer

wastewater rtoExecutive Summary: Gulf Coast Environmental Systems was tasked with finding the best available solution for sludge drying exhaust at a wastewater facility that allows for clean fertilizer production.

Client Overview: This client is a long-standing customer of GCES having purchased 7 units since 2014. They are an engineering firm that is active in 5 major industries: hydrogen, pulp and paper, metals, separation, and biofuels. With over 30,00 employees worldwide, they have over 250 facilities currently operating. Their presence in the wastewater industry is quite strong offering a comprehensive range of technologies for screening, thickening, dewatering, and drying industrial wastewater and sludge in the most economical and environmentally sound way. They are known for providing state of the art equipment for a variety of different wastewater related applications, including sludge thickening/dewatering, biosolids drying, manure processing, water intake, potable water treatment, and biogas handling. Gulf Coast Environmental Systems has assisted this customer with several different municipal wastewater separation projects. All of the units provided for this customer have to be specially designed to extend water drainage and handling capabilities. GCES continues to provide support and new equipment for this customer today. [Read more…]

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GCES Blog Series – VOCs

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems designs, engineers, manufactures, and offers service to a wide range of pollution control solutions, treating countless different compounds and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). We have put together a collection of detailed articles that explain the most common VOCs we face in our industry, and outline some of the ways we abate them. GCES is constantly adding to this list, so be sure to check back, often.

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems VOC Series:VOCs blog series

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Gulf Coast Environmental Systems is Hiring!

Are you interested in advancing your career in pollution control? GCES is hiring! Click on the link below to see our job page, and submit your resume, today!GCES is Hiring!

Currently looking to add:

Technical Sales Engineer

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PFAS as Emerging Contaminates: PFOA and PFOS

What are Perfluoroalkyl Substances?

PFOA & PFOSPerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made, highly fluorine chemicals, that are getting a lot of attention as emerging contaminants. Though there are nearly 4,800 different types of perfluoroalkyl substances, there are two that are commonly focused on because of their use in everyday household products: perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. Perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOA or C8, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula of C8HF15O2. Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, also known as PFOS, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula of C8HF17O3S. Both are considered stable chemicals, comprised of 8 carbons. The stability of these carbons and fluorine atoms make them extremely persistent in the environment, and difficult to abate.

Where are Perfluoroalkyl Substances like PFOA and PFOS found?

PFOA and PFOS are industrial chemicals widely used, across the globe. Their known for their ability to repel water and other sticky substances, making them ideal for a number of different applications. Common applications include:

  • As surface protection for items such as:
    • Non-stick cookware
    • Furniture
    • Carpeting and rugs
  • A component in the manufacturing of:
    • Food and beverage packaging
    • Personal hygiene goods like floss, waxes, and makeup
    • Automotive parts and fabrics
    • Consumer goods packaging
    • Outdoor clothing and gear
  • They are also commonly used in manufacturing facilities as:
    • Surfactants
    • Emulsifiers
    • Coatings
    • Wetting agents

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Clean Minds: Welcome, Mike Hornsby!

mike hornsbyGulf Coast Environmental Systems is excited to welcome Mr. Mike Hornsby. Mr. Hornsby is a Controls Engineer and PLC Programmer, who recently moved from Indiana, to join our control panel team, with his wife, Tina. With nearly twenty-five-years of experience, he has worked in facilities across the globe, from Canada to Vietnam, and GCES is thrilled to have him onboard.

Mr. Hornsby received his BS in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1996, and has since worked with some of the biggest names in the business, from Johnson controls to Maxon Corporation. He started working with PLCs and interpretation in 2000, after a friend of his introduced him to it. He prides himself on staying up to date on any changes in the field, including NFPA updates. Mr. Hornsby says he is drawn to this field because “things are never the same, there are always new things to do and learn.” [Read more…]

Company Profile

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems (GCES) is your custom solutions provider for pollution control systems, industrial ovens, systems engineering and field support worldwide. Our unique approach is to analyze your process stream and business objectives and propose an ideal solution or range of options to help you optimize these objectives. GCES is a one-stop shop: we provide engineering services, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing support. With our broad base of expertise and large installed global base, we are well-positioned to solve your pollution control issues.

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