Chemical Shower System Delivered by Burt Process Equipment

Chemical Shower System
 
Overview
 
Burt Process Equipment (BPE) designed and delivered a fully integrated Chemical Shower System to support critical decontamination and fumigation operations for a large-scale government research and safety facility. The solution was engineered to provide precise mixing, automated chemical dosing, safe fluid transfer, and system-wide control across multiple showers and fumigation rooms.

Industry

Government Research & Safety

Challenge

Safe Chemical Decontamination

Solution

Custom Chemical Shower System

 
 
Client Profile
 
The customer is a nationally recognized mechanical contractor responsible for delivering complex mechanical systems for public sector clients. For this project, the contractor sought a modular and pre-engineered chemical shower system with automated mixing and distribution, designed for deployment at a high-profile federal installation in Texas.
 
Challenge
 
The end-user required a reliable chemical shower system that could safely supply mixed detergents and tempered water to up to six showers and eight fumigation rooms. The system had to meet strict operational requirements, provide fail-safes, and allow seamless installation with minimal on-site assembly. Ensuring compatibility with local electrical and plumbing infrastructure, redundancy in pumping and control systems, and full compliance with chemical handling protocols were key to the project’s success.

Solution:

Burt Process delivered a turnkey system built around two modular skids:

Skid 1: Mixing and Chemical Feed

  • (2) 600-gallon polypropylene cone-bottom mix tanks on epoxy-coated steel stands
  • Guided wave radar level sensors, redundant high-level switches, conductivity and temperature sensors
  • Direct drive flange-mount mixers with soft start functionality
  • Pneumatically actuated stainless steel ball valves and flow sensors for city water and detergent feeds
  • Common temperature and flow sensors on water feed lines

Skid 2: Distribution Assembly

  • (2) Grundfos stainless steel distribution pumps with integrated VFDs, pressure sensors, and 2” isolation valves
  • 35-gallon bladder tank with butyl diaphragm and pressure switch
  • Bypass ball valve and stainless discharge check valves
  • All necessary flex connectors and local disconnects

Chemical Storage and Dosing

  • (2) 70-gallon polypropylene storage tanks with associated low-level switches
  • Polypropylene/stainless steel drum pumps for detergent supply
  • Paddle wheel flow sensors on feed lines with local transmitters

Controls and Automation

  • NEMA 4X UL-listed main control panel
  • Rockwell Optix 15” HMI with Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC
  • AB Stratix Ethernet Switch for secure, centralized communications
  • Local high-voltage panel with motor disconnects and load switches

Installation and Commissioning

  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) conducted prior to shipment
  • Two weeks of consecutive on-site startup, commissioning, and training by BPE technicians
  • Loose-supplied components included solenoids, flow switches, and compressed air valves for individual shower stalls

Key System Features

  • Modular design: Pre-wired, pre-plumbed skids for fast installation
  • Real-time control: PLC/HMI system with full alarm management and diagnostics
  • Safety assurance: Redundant sensors, pressure management, and chemical isolation
  • Scalability: Designed to serve six decon showers and eight fumigation rooms
 

Outcome

Burt Process delivered a high-reliability chemical shower system that met all performance, safety, and scheduling requirements. The modular configuration and detailed documentation simplified installation, while the advanced instrumentation and automated controls provided the client with safe, efficient, and repeatable operation across multiple service points.

Conclusion

This project showcases Burt Process Equipment’s ability to engineer complex chemical handling systems for mission-critical applications. By combining robust construction, modular design, and smart automation, BPE provided a dependable solution that supports long-term safety, compliance, and performance in demanding institutional environments.

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