Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tanks for Dairy Farm Wastewater Treatment: A
Durable Solution for High-BOD Manure and Wash Water
Dairy farm wastewater treatment is a complex process due to the mixed nature of the effluent. It
combines high-strength animal waste (manure and bedding) with
high-volume, high-BOD wash water, often containing residual milk,
feed particles, and cleaning chemicals. This results in a
corrosive, nutrient-rich, high-BOD effluent that demands infrastructure of exceptional quality. A durable solution is required—one that can withstand chemical attack, manage large
fluctuating volumes, and facilitate nutrient recovery. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Tank provides this necessary long-term resilience and structural
integrity. At Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center
Enamel), we utilize FBE bolted steel technology to deliver
dependable, corrosion-resistant containment that is the foundation
for efficient and compliant dairy farm wastewater treatment.
The Specific Challenge of Dairy Farm Effluent
Containment infrastructure on a dairy farm is continuously exposed
to some of the harshest conditions in the agricultural sector:
Mixed High Organic Load (High-BOD): The mixture of high-strength manure solids and easily degradable
milk residues and wash water creates a waste stream with an
exceptionally high-BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand). This heavy organic load necessitates
large-capacity equalization and robust biological reactors.
Corrosion from 
Fluctuation: The rapid breakdown of lactose and organic matter in milk and
manure generates lactic and other volatile fatty acids (VFAs),
creating an acidic environment. This is often followed by 
spikes from caustic cleaning-in-place (CIP) chemicals, demanding a
lining that is broadly chemically resistant.
High Nutrient Concentration: Dairy farm waste is rich in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). The
tanks must be durable enough to support the complex chemical and biological processes
required for effective nutrient removal and recovery, which often
involves challenging mixing and aeration regimes.
Slurry and Solids Handling: The wastewater contains high levels of abrasive suspended solids
and manure slurry. The tank structure must be robust to manage the
immense weight and density of these materials, and the internal
surface must resist abrasive wear.
A reliable system requires a durable solution that can manage these immense physical loads while providing
permanent protection against organic acid corrosion.
The FBE Solution: A Durable Solution for High-BOD Manure and Wash
Water
Center Enamel’s Fusion Bonded Epoxy Bolted Steel Tanks are
engineered for dairy farm wastewater treatment, offering a durable solution for high-BOD manure and wash water:
Resistance to Organic Acids and Chemicals: The FBE coating is a high-density, thermoset polymer molecularly
bonded to the steel. This inert and non-porous barrier provides
superior, long-term defense against the corrosive attack from VFAs,
lactic acids, and cleaning chemicals, ensuring the tank's longevity
and structural integrity.
Structural Strength for Large Volumes: Constructed from high-tensile, factory-engineered steel, FBE tanks
offer the superior strength necessary to contain the vast volumes
and high density of manure slurry and large equalization basins
essential for managing the high-BOD waste stream.
Ideal for Biogas Recovery and Nutrient Management: FBE tanks are perfectly suited for anaerobic digestion (AD)
reactors, providing a gas-tight, chemically resistant environment
for converting manure and organic solids into biogas. They are also
used efficiently in the subsequent nitrification/denitrification
(N/P removal) stages.
Hygienic and Anti-Adhesion Surface: The smooth, factory-applied FBE finish minimizes the adherence of
sticky organic matter and slurry solids, which is critical for
efficient operation, reducing fouling, and simplifying cleaning on
the farm.
Rapid Deployment and Cost Efficiency: The modular, bolted design allows for fast, predictable
construction, enabling dairy farms to quickly upgrade their
wastewater infrastructure to meet regulatory standards with minimal
impact on daily operations.
Product Industry Application: FBE Tanks in Dairy Farm Wastewater
Treatment
The resilience of FBE tanks makes them ideal for various
applications within dairy farm wastewater treatment systems:
Slurry and Manure Holding: Serving as large-capacity, durable storage for raw manure and feed waste slurry, which demands
maximum structural strength and corrosion resistance.
Anaerobic Digesters: The primary reactor vessels for breaking down the high-BOD organic load into biogas and stabilized digestate, utilizing the
FBE tank’s chemical inertness and structural integrity.
Equalization Basins: Used to stabilize the highly variable flow and composition of wash
water, residual milk, and cleaning chemicals before it enters
sensitive biological treatment stages.
Nutrient Removal Tanks: FBE tanks are used for advanced treatment stages like sequential
batch reactors (SBRs) or membrane bioreactors (MBRs) to achieve
stringent nitrogen and phosphorus discharge limits.
Project Case Studies: FBE Tanks in Dairy Farm Wastewater Treatment
Center Enamel has provided high-capacity, chemically resistant
containment for major dairy and food processing groups, confirming
the FBE tank's capability as a durable solution for managing high-strength effluent.
| Project Description | Project Scale & Quantity |
| Mengniu Group Heilongjiang Dairy Wastewater Treatment Project | A major industrial installation consisting of 1 unit with a total
capacity of 1,078 cubic meters, providing durable and chemically resistant containment for complex dairy processing
effluent. |
| Yili Group Hebei Langfang Dairy Wastewater Treatment Project | This critical infrastructure utilized 1 unit with a total capacity
of 871 cubic meters, engineered for the demanding structural and
chemical integrity required by continuous dairy wastewater
processing. |
| Guangdong Dairy Wastewater Treatment Project | We supplied a high-performance solution consisting of 3 units with
a total capacity of 1,032 cubic meters, deployed for the secure,
robust management of large-scale dairy wastewater flows. |
Center Enamel's Role in Modern Dairy Compliance
Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel) is a
trusted supplier of infrastructure that advances sustainable
practices in the dairy industry. Our FBE tanks for dairy farm wastewater treatment are manufactured to withstand the most aggressive conditions,
guaranteeing a molecularly-bonded, high-performance coating that
provides a permanent defense against organic acids and high organic
loads. By choosing Center Enamel, dairy operators invest in a durable solution that ensures efficient environmental compliance, supports valuable
resource recovery, and secures the operational integrity of their
facility for the long term.
Conclusion: Resilient Containment for Farm Sustainability
The effective and compliant management of dairy farm wastewater requires containment that can withstand the dual challenges of
high-volume manure slurry and corrosive wash water. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tank, with its superior structural strength, resistance to organic
acids, and adaptability for both anaerobic and aerobic processes,
is the definitive durable solution for high-BOD manure and wash water. It provides dairy farms with a reliable, low-maintenance asset
that stabilizes volatile effluent, maximizes nutrient recovery, and
meets stringent environmental discharge standards.
To deploy a high-integrity containment system engineered for the
specific challenges of dairy farm wastewater, choose Center
Enamel's Fusion Bonded Epoxy Bolted Steel Tanks. Contact us today
to secure your essential agricultural infrastructure.
