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The Impact:
The introduction of Coral Innovations’ Coralyte™ Oils made oil sheen treatment easy and portable. By using high kinetics absorption technologies on hard to treat oils, the Coralyte™ Oils effectively filtered oil sheen from the containment stormwater, allowing for discharge at a reduced cost to hauling. Coralyte™ Oils ensured that discharged water met strict environmental standards, safeguarding the local ecosystem.
The Challenge:
A natural gas producer on the east coast is routinely unable to discharge stormwater that collects in tank farms as oil drippings create a hard to manage sheen. The contaminated water fails discharge inspection and requires expensive hauling for further treatment and deep well injection.
Case Study on Coralyte™ Oils
Oil Sheen Treatment in East Coast Tank Farm
The Result:
With Coralyte™ Oils filtration system:
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Portable and effective treatment for hard to treat sheen
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Replaced costly hauling ($0.10/gallon) with a low cost operator friendly solution ($0.004/gallon)
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Enhanced sustainability while minimizing environmental impact
The Impact:
The introduction of Coral Innovations’ OleoSorb® Boom revolutionized oil spill management at the port. By using advanced absorption and adsorption technologies, the OleoSorb® Boom effectively trapped oil within the containment zone, preventing further environmental contamination even during severe weather conditions. Additionally, Coral Innovations’ Coralyte™ Oils played a critical role in the filtration of oily waters from the port. By targeting emulsified pollutants and separating oil from water at a molecular level, Coralyte™ Oils ensured that discharged water met strict environmental standards, safeguarding marine ecosystems.
The Challenge:
A large port in Northern Europe faced ongoing challenges with oil spills, leading to massive waste and operational expenses. Traditional single-use oil containment booms were inefficient, costly, and generated significant environmental waste, especially under stormy conditions.
Case Study on OleoSorb® Boom
Oil Spill Clean-up in Northern Europe
The Result:
With OleoSorb® Boom:
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Achieved an 80%+ reduction in waste and expenses, compared to traditional single-use booms.
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Reduced cost per gallon of oil absorbed to just $0.29, a significant improvement over the $3.69 cost with standard single-use solutions.
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Enhanced sustainability with reusable materials, minimizing environmental impact.
The Impact:
Coral Innovations introduced Coralyte™ Oils, a tertiary treatment solution specifically designed to target high concentrations of FOG in industrial effluent. The technology's selective removal process allowed the bakery to meet acceptable discharge levels without relying on traditional chemical or biological methods that often have limited efficiency or higher environmental impact.
The Challenge:
A food factory in the Midwest faced fines and legal fees from the local municipality due to elevated levels of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in their wastewater discharge. The existing treatment processes were ineffective in meeting regulatory standards, causing environmental harm and operational setbacks.
Case Study on Coralyte™ Oils
Effluent FOG Treatment in Midwest Industrial Food Production
The Result:
With Coralyte™ Oils:
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Successfully reduced FOG content in discharged water to acceptable levels, avoiding further fines and legal repercussions.
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Improved wastewater quality, aligning operations with environmental regulations.
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Provided a sustainable, targeted solution that minimized reliance on alternative methods such as chemical and photolytic treatments.
The Impact:
Coral Innovations implemented its Coralyte™ Nutrients solution, designed specifically for nutrient pollution in agricultural settings. The tailored adsorption process removed up to 99% of phosphate ions from polluted water, even at low concentrations. This approach enabled nutrient recovery without producing additional waste, supporting both environmental health and sustainable farming practices.
The Challenge:
A large-scale farm in the Western USA faced elevated phosphorus levels in nearby river water, primarily due to agricultural runoff. These excess nutrients posed severe threats to local ecosystems, leading to algal blooms and reduced water quality. Existing treatment processes not only failed to recover usable phosphates but also generated hazardous waste and toxic sludge.
Case Study on Coralyte™ Nutrients
Phosphate Removal at a Farm in Western USA
The Result:
With Coralyte™ Nutrients:
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Phosphate levels in treated water dropped to non-detectable limits, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
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The system’s small-footprint installation allowed efficient treatment without adding complexity to farm operations.
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Eliminated the production of toxic sludge, offering a cleaner and safer alternative to chemical and biological methods.
The Impact:
Coral Innovations deployed Coralyte™ Metals, a solution tailored for the efficient elimination of heavy metals like copper. This low-infrastructure, drop-in technology effectively reduced copper levels in effluent discharge, addressing the utility’s compliance and environmental concerns. The solution’s adaptability ensured minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
The Challenge:
A water utility on the West Coast of the USA struggled with elevated copper levels in its water discharge, impacting a nearby public recreation area. The persistent contamination led to regulatory fines and environmental concerns. The existing remediation solutions were underperforming, failing to bring copper levels under permissible discharge limits.
Case Study on Coralyte™ Metals
Copper Remediation at a West Coast Water Utility
The Result:
With Coralyte™ Metals:
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Copper concentrations in discharged water dropped significantly, falling below regulatory limits.
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The utility eliminated fines and ensured compliance with environmental standards.
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The solution offered a sustainable, efficient alternative to traditional chemical, physical, and biological methods, reducing the environmental burden of heavy metal contamination.