Potent Waste Storage & Transfer System

Custom Engineered for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Challenge

Deliver a fully customized, high-integrity waste system handling engineered to exceed operational, safety, and compliance standards and function in extreme temperatures

Solution

Burt Process engineered a turnkey potent waste system using high-end materials, smart controls, and modular skids for easy installation and long-term adaptability

Overview

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing plant required a highly specialized and durable solution for the safe storage and controlled transfer of potent chemical waste generated during production. This includes the system needed to withstand harsh chemical environments, operate in subzero temperatures, interface with site-wide process controls, and offer precise monitoring and fluid handling. OEB (Occupational Exposure Band) waste material, while optimized for operator safety as well as meets all safety requirements. Burt Process delivered a fully customized, high-integrity waste system handling engineered to exceed operational, safety, and compliance standards.

Challenges

Safely manage and store high-potency liquid waste with corrosive characteristics
Operate reliably in extreme cold conditions (-15°F) with continuous thermal control
Provide redundant safety instrumentation, precise metering, and complete system modularization
Allow automated, sanitary transfer of waste to offsite trucks without crosscontamination or operator exposure
Seamlessly integrate with the facility’s automation platform for real-time control and alarms
Monitoring safety of operations and align all components

Project Details

Custom Equipment & Capabilities Delivered

Potent Waste Storage Tank – ASME Certified, Fully Insulated & Traced

7,500-gallon FRP tank, engineered and stamped per ASME RTP-1, designed for +/- 5 psig at 179°F service
Construction included a 96 mil corrosion barrier, vinylester resin layers, and seismic/wind design compliance per ASCE 7-10
2” polyisocyanurate insulation, fully encapsulated in a 1/8” FRP laminate, and paired with heat tracing and a NEMA 4X-rated thermal controller
Designed for structural roof load of 250 lbs/ft² for safety and access durabilit

Advanced Instrumentation & Monitoring Suite

Guide Wave Radar Level Sensor for accurate non-contact tank level measurement
Dual tuning fork switches for high- and low-level alarms with 316SS wetted parts
Pressure transmitter for vent monitoring and alarm signaling
All components are modular, or skid-mounted for ease of installation, separating high/low voltage for clean integration

Sanitary Inline Air and vent Filtration

Twin T-style sanitary, electro-polished 316L stainless steel, with PTFE hydrophobic filters 0.2 hydrophobic
Manifolded into a single filtered loop with tri-clamp isolation valves, fully drainable and clean-out accessible
Engineered to prevent vapor escape and allow high-purity filtration before waste transfer
Full enclosure with blanketing

Custom Pumping Skids – Truck Transfer & Dike Management

Truck Loading Skid:
- PVDF self-priming pump & other options available.
- Mass Flow Meter for highly accurate flow control and documentation
- Pneumatically actuated 3” polypropylene ball valve with position feedback
- Integrated 316SS butterfly valves and flex connectors for full modularity
Dike Pump Skid:
- 1” Air-Operated Diaphragm Pump with 316SS/PTFE wetted parts
- Mounted on a dedicated polypro skid for leak containment and zone management
- Includes regulator, solenoid valve, and instrument package for environmental protection zones

Control Infrastructure

NEMA 4X UL-rated stainless steel control junction box
- Includes AB 30mm pump/valve operators, 30A disconnect, Grace port, 24VDC power supply
- DeltaV I/O facility integrated constrains for facility integration
- Allows future expansion without reengineering

Documentation & Support

Complete engineering package with P&IDs, ladder diagrams, BOM crossreferences, and CAD system layout
Five days of on-site commissioning, startup, SAT testing, & installation supervision ensuring successful handoff to operations

Results & Impact

Our Solution

The delivered system now operates as a critical infrastructure component, providing:

Fail-safe containment and monitoring of potent chemical waste
Automated, sanitary waste transfer to transport vehicles
Complete thermal and structural protection, even in harsh environments
Fully documented, expandable, and serviceable platform with operator training provided
Seamless integration with site controls and future-proof design flexibility

Conclusion

Through close collaboration and precision engineering, Burt Process delivered a turnkey potent waste solution tailored for pharmaceutical manufacturing demands. Its high-end materials, smart control layout, and modular skids not only simplified installation but also future-proofed the system against evolving operational needs.

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