Deploying a Pipe Reactor

A Pipe Reactor is the mixing device for pumped water treatment systems. It houses replaceable Gel Flocculant blocks which are used to separate heavy and fine silt particles from surface water before it runs off the site. Without intervention, surface water run off from construction sites often cause silt pollution events in local rivers and other watercourses.

The Pipe Reactor treats up to 1,800 litres of silty water per minute, providing an affordable and practical water treatment solution for construction sites.

No, we offer passive water treatment solutions like our In-ditch Polishing Point design as well as pumped ones, such as our Pipe Reactor or GFR units. Our technical team will be delighted to help you work out the best solution for your site. We offer a no-obligatory 30 minute meeting to talk over your site.

If a site is pumping water then a Pipe Reactor is often linked up to the pump to help with consistent dosing of Gel Flocculant to treat silty surface water. In some scenarios, sites can use Gel Flocculant without a Pipe Reactor, this is what we call a passive treatment system. Our technical team can help guide you through the best solution for your site.

Yes, in most cases. When water is pumped through a Pipe Reactor it is best paired with our engineered Silt Capture Channels, made up of biodegradable Silt Mats™, Floc Mats® and Silt Wattles. These capture separated sediment at the outlet. In some scenarios, such as simple dewatering, this additional step may not be required.

The Pipe Reactor can also be used to recirculate attenuation or settlement ponds, providing batch treatment of water prior to controlled discharge.

A Pipe Reactor binds fine particles so they can be removed from the water. To stop silt from resuspending, it must be captured and retained. We recommend using Silt Capture Channels or specially designed mats, depending on site conditions. Our full range of silt control products and expert support ensures effective, site-specific water treatment; our technical team can help you work out your requirements to suit you site needs and budget.

Blocks can be placed directly in flowing ditches or drains, or inserted into a Pipe Reactor or Clearflow GFR system for pumped applications.

All deployments are supported by our specialist technical team using site specific calculations and Settlement Tests to ensure correct dosage, installation and maintenance. We also offer videos and CAD drawings – see the installation tab of our product page.

Yes. We regularly support clients with on-site assessments, installation advice, pollution prevention training and compliance planning. Contact us to arrange a visit or speak to one of our technical specialists. We happily provide practical advice and support to ensure the right product is used effectively.