Foam Fractionation for PFAS Remediation
THE SAFF® FAMILY
SAFF® is an award-winning, sustainably engineered suite of PFAS remediation systems
that use foam fractionation technology to rapidly remove target PFAS contaminants
from impacted sites.
Foam Fractionation for
PFAS Remediation
THE EPOC SAFF® FAMILY
SAFF® is an award-winning, sustainably engineered suite of PFAS remediation systems that use foam fractionation technology to rapidly remove target PFAS contaminants from impacted sites.
Litres Treated
Global SAFF® Sites
%
Removal for ≥C6 and for most short chain PFAS chemistries
INTRODUCING THE SAFF® FAMILY
Having remediated more than one billion litres of PFAS-contaminated water worldwide, EPOC Enviro recognises that different sites require tailored solutions to optimise PFAS remediation. We have responded to this challenge by developing a comprehensive suite of PFAS remediation technologies. From large scale commercial PFAS remediation to smaller sites with lower volume impacted waters, our sustainable SAFF® solutions are designed to meet your specific remediation needs.
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SAFF®10
The SAFF®10 is EPOC Enviro’s latest technology offering. It has been designed for remediators who require a lean and nimble solution for tight spaces and sites with low or variable flows
up to10m3/hr treatment capacity
SAFF®20
The SAFF®20 is purpose designed for lower flow sites. The system is housed in a 40-foot shipping container and is an excellent option for shorter term projects.
10-20m3/hr treatment capacity
SAFF®40
The SAFF®40 water treatment plant is our original PFAS remediation workhorse. It is housed in a 40- foot shipping container and designed for sites with high volume impacted waters.
20-40m3/hr treatment capacity
SAFF®
Hyper-Concentrator
The SAFF® Hyper-Concentrator is designed to integrate seamlessly with multiple SAFF® units to enhance PFAS concentration and further reduce waste volumes.
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Excellence in
Innovation Awards
Waste 2023
Defence Innovator
of the Year
Australian Defence Industry Awards
Australian Advanced
Manufacturing Award
Australian Technology Awards
HOW DOES THE SAFF® PROCESS WORK?
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How Does the SAFF® process work?
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Features and Benefits of SAFF®
Superior Performance
SAFF technology uses foam fractionation to remove PFAS contaminants typically in excess of 99.9999% for ≥ C6 and > 99% for most short chain PFAS chemistries.
Sustainable
The SAFF® units are power efficient and use no chemicals or absorbent media, representing the most cost-effective and proven way for a site to treat PFAS impacted waters. SAFF produces no solid waste, with highly concentrated PFAS the only by-product of the remediation process.
Heavy Lifter
The technology can manage all contaminated water types from drinking water through to landfill leachates and sewerage. It can also manage cross contamination and high organic and sediment loads, with no reduction in efficiency.
Plug and Play
SAFF is a low maintenance, plug and play, self-bunded system that can be operating within minutes of arriving on site. Its intuitive remote telemetry system means that it requires minimal on-site operator supervision.
Destruction Ready
SAFF rapidly achieves PFAS concentration factors of up to 3.5 million times, enabling effective pairing with destruction technologies for closed loop remediation.
Low Cost
SAFF provides high flow-through capabilities within a portable footprint and comes with OPEX expenses that are many times lower than conventional treatment technologies.
SAFF®20
SAFF20 offers a convenient containerised PFAS water treatment plant that suits many lower flow sites. Housed in a 40’ shipping container, the system is the perfect choice for smaller water treatment projects with short to medium term timeframes.
The SAFF20 unit includes an enclosed weatherproof field office for staff to prepare samples and document the day’s activities, along with a control room and equipment storage area.
The SAFF20 is a low maintenance, plug and play system that can be operating within minutes of arriving on site. Its intuitive remote telemetry system means that it requires minimal on-site operator supervision.
- Capable of treating up to 20m3/hr.
- Configured with two primary SAFF vessels and one secondary SAFF vessel.
- Conveniently housed in an easily transportable 40’ shipping container (12.2 x 2.4m footprint).
- Lowest OPEX of any PFAS remediation technology.
- No consumables, such as IX Resin or GAC, are required.
- No solid waste produced. Concentrated PFAS is the only by-product of the process.
- Easily manages cross contamination, high organic and sediment loads, with no reduction in efficiency.
- Includes integrated site office, control room and spare parts storage area.
- Plug and play, self-bunded system which can be operating within minutes of arrival to site.
- Delivered to site using standard container handling vehicles, cranes or forklifts.
- High grade remote telemetry system means minimal operator presence on site.
SAFF®40
SAFF40 is the compact workhorse in the SAFF fleet. The containerised solution provides high flow-through capabilities within a portable footprint. The SAFF40 suits the majority of PFAS impacted sites including landfills and source zone contamination areas.
- Capable of treating up to 40m3/hr.
- Configured with four primary SAFF vessels and two secondary SAFF vessels.
- Conveniently housed in an easily transportable 40’ shipping container (12.2 x 2.4m footprint).
- OPEX is many times lower than conventional treatment technologies.
- No consumables required (no IX Resin or GAC).
- No solid waste produced. Highly concentrated PFAS is the only by-product of the process.
- Can manage all contaminated water types from drinking water through to landfill leachates and sewerage.
- Covered workstation for sample preparation and paperwork.
- Highest throughput, lowest treatment cost containerized system available.
- Plug and play, self-bunded system can be operating within minutes of arrival to site.
- Delivered to site using standard container handling vehicles, cranes or forklifts.
- High grade remote telemetry system means minimal operator presence on site.
Six frequently asked questions:
Why is the concentration step so important in your PFAS remediation treatment offering?
Concentration is important as it reduces the overall volume of PFAS waste, making destruction easier and more economical. SAFF® can achieve concentration factors of 3.5M times. For every Olympic sized pool of water that SAFF® treats, it generates around a coffee cup of PFAS hyper-concentrate.
How does SAFF® compare to PFAS remediation technologies that use adsorbents such as GAC and resin?
Both technologies work effectively at stripping PFAS from water, but only SAFF® generates zero waste (other than PFAS), meaning that clients can achieve environmental benchmarks and do not have to deal with the disposal of secondary waste
My site has high PFAS contamination levels. Does this mean I require a more extensive treatment?
The beauty of the SAFF® suite of products is their ability to perform effectively in all types of source waters, regardless of the PFAS concentration levels. So whether your source water has high or low concentrations of PFAS, SAFF® will perform efficiently and effectively, with consistently low treatment costs.
My site has a complex mix of other chemistries in the PFAS impacted waters. Will SAFF® still work?
Yes, it sure will. Because of the infinite capacity of the bubble surface to harvest PFAS compounds, it is not adversely affected by other chemistries or surface-active products being present in the treatment waters.
Does the SAFF® system require a lot of maintenance or the presence of a permanent operator?
No, the SAFF® contains some very clever remote telemetry capabilities which means that most problems can be dealt with from the control room of our 24/7 technical team.
Can the SAFF® system remove short chain PFAS contaminants, as well as long chain contaminants?
A combination of system enhancements and the use of specific amendments, when required, can remove almost all short chain PFAS compounds from contaminated water, as well as long chain PFAS compounds.
Do you want to find out more about our SAFF® capabilities? Speak to our team today!