Wastewater Treatment

Cold Plasma Oxidation

Non-thermal oxidation designed to help treat a wide range of contaminants in wastewater, so treated water can be prepared for discharge or reuse.

How It Works

From Electrical Discharge to Cleaner Water

Cold plasma applies electrical energy to a gas to create reactive species that oxidize contaminants.

1

High-Voltage Electrical Discharge

Electrical energy is applied to a gas (air, oxygen or water vapor) to create cold plasma.

2

Reactive Oxidizing Species

Cold plasma generates highly reactive species and radicals that power oxidation.

3

Contaminants Broken Down

Reactions can oxidize and degrade complex organic pollutants, pathogens and other contaminants.

4

Cleaner Treated Water

Contaminants are converted to simpler by-products, so water can be prepared for discharge or reuse.

Key Benefits

Designed for Demanding Wastewater

Broad-Spectrum Oxidation

Designed to oxidize a wide range of contaminants.

Organic Load Reduction

Designed to help lower COD, BOD, color and toxicity.

Chemical-Free or Low-Chemical Support

Can reduce the need for chemical oxidants and help limit sludge generation.

Modular and Scalable

Compact, flexible systems that can scale from pilot to full-scale operation.

Lower Secondary Pollution

Designed to limit secondary pollution from treatment chemicals.

Supports Water Reuse

Helps enable reuse in non-potable applications and circular water strategies.

Applications

Where Cold Plasma Oxidation Can Fit

Eight settings, one approach.

Cold plasma treatment unit beside a farm wastewater channel

Agricultural Wastewater

Can treat farm and livestock wastewater by helping reduce odors, organic pollutants and runoff impacts, producing cleaner water for discharge or reuse.

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Cold plasma treatment unit at a data center cooling-water site

Data Center Water Management

Can help improve cooling-water and reuse-water quality by reducing contaminants, supporting reliable system operation and water resiliency.

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Cold plasma treatment unit at a food processing facility

Food Processing Wastewater

Can help food and beverage facilities reduce organic load, fats, oils and washdown contaminants while supporting cleaner discharge and water reuse.

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Cold plasma treatment unit at a pharmaceutical plant

Pharmaceutical Wastewater

Can help reduce complex organic contaminants and wastewater toxicity, as a chemical-light approach that supports water management goals.

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Cold plasma treatment unit at an industrial plant

Industrial Wastewater

Can help industrial facilities treat complex wastewater streams by breaking down contaminants and reducing pollutant loads.

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Cold plasma treatment unit at a mining site

Mining Wastewater

Can help treat process water and wastewater by reducing organic pollutants, odors and contaminant loads, supporting cleaner discharge and reuse potential.

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Cold plasma treatment unit within a municipal wastewater plant

Municipal Wastewater

Can support municipal treatment systems by helping improve effluent quality and reduce contaminants.

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Treated water leaving a cold plasma unit for discharge or reuse

Discharge or Reuse

After treatment, water can be prepared for discharge or for beneficial reuse such as irrigation, industrial processes and non-potable use.

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