Wastewater purification in 2.5 minutes

Engineers from Jhostoblak Corporate in Mexico have created technology to recover and purify seawater or wastewater, regardless of the amount of pollutants and microorganisms, in just 2.5 minutes.

The System PQUA works with a mixture of dissociating elements, capable of separating and removing all contaminants, as well as organic and inorganic pollutants. The company explained, “The methodology is founded on molecularly dissociating water pollutants to recover the minerals necessary ... for the human body to function properly nourished.”

The engineers developed eight dissociating elements and, after extensive testing on different types of contaminated water, implemented a methodology that indicates what and how much of each element should be combined. The company said that no gases, odours or toxic elements are generated during the purification process.

Jhostoblak Corporate has a pilot plant which is used to demonstrate the purification process, using gravity to save energy. The residual water in the container is pumped to a reactor tank, where it receives a dosing of the dissociating elements in predetermined amounts.

Solid, organic and inorganic matter, as well as heavy metals, is removed by precipitation and gravity, and sludge settles at the bottom of the reactor. The latter is removed and examined to determine if it is suitable for use as fertiliser or for the manufacture of construction materials.

The water is moved to a clarifier tank, where the excess elements settle as sediment. The liquid reaches a filter to remove turbidity and is finally passed through a polishing tank that eliminates odours, colours and flavours. The treated water is transported to a container where ozone is added to ensure its purity, making it ready to drink. The resulting liquid is fresh and odourless, with a neutral taste.

Jhostoblak Corporate has conducted over 50 tests on different types of wastewater and all have been certified and authorised by the laboratories of the Mexican Accreditation Agency (EMA). Additionally, the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM), the College of Mexico and the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) have given their validation that the treated water meets the SSA NOM 127 standard, which indicates the parameters and quality characteristics for vital liquid to be used for human consumption.

According to the company, the technology’s implementation in the market will depend on the needs of users and the issue of new laws regarding use, consumption and water discharge.

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