Brine making process in a purchased unit
Basic Components:
Step 1:
Add rock salt
Step 2:
Add water to the salt. A manifold or other type of mechanism controls the flow of water.
Step 3:
As the controlled flow of water percolates up through the rock salt, the solution becomes more and more concentrated.
Step 4:
The liquid at the overflow level is at or near the 23% salt solution. The brine solution flows into the holding tank and is tested for the correct concentration using a hydrometer or salimeter.
If too dilute, the solution is recirculated back through the mixing tank
Or, if too concentrated, additional water is added.
Once the concentration is correct at 23.3%, the brine can be used to refill anti-icing and prewetting tanks, or offloaded to storage tanks, read to use when needed.
If too dilute, the solution is recirculated back through the mixing tank
Or, if too concentrated, additional water is added.
Once the concentration is correct at 23.3%, the brine can be used to refill anti-icing and prewetting tanks, or offloaded to storage tanks, read to use when needed.
