Analysis of the mineral fertilizer market
Russia still holds first place in the world in terms of export and second place in terms of production of mineral fertilizers. The number of agricultural enterprises that have completely switched to domestic agrochemicals or have significantly increased their share in processing is constantly increasing.
There are no concerns about providing the domestic market, since Russian manufacturers of plant protection products continue to increase production. The volume of the domestic agrochemical market is estimated at 220-230 thousand tons. The production of Russian preparations annually amounts to about 175 thousand. tons.
Domestic agrochemicals win in price compared to preparations from global manufacturers, while there are no complaints about the quality and yield obtained. Biological agrochemicals that do not put additional stress on the soil are of increasing interest.
According to analysts, the Russian pesticide market has a very large potential for growth, because our farmers use no more than 2 kg of pesticides per hectare, while in the European Union this figure is twice as high — 8 kg / ha, and in Japan and China — five times, and reaches 10 kg / ha.
According to experts, in the coming years in Russia there will be a trend towards the greening of agriculture, which will also contribute to the growth of the Russian biopesticides market. Currently, the share of crops treated with them is about 2%, but it is expected to grow.
The farmers themselves say that their needs for plant protection products are met. However, there is a general trend of interest in the gentle impact of substances on agricultural crops and soils, for which fertilizer manufacturers are introducing filtration systems at their plants.
Range of filters for agrochemical manufacturers
for circulating water
for pre-osmosis cleaning
for water softening
for raw water preparation
housing
for cleaning dry raw materials
for cleaning wet raw materials
for sorting fractions
for sifting during drying
for alcohol purification
for cleaning acids and alkalis
for cleaning solvents
for cleaning concentrates
for aggressive environments AISI 316
with revision for cleaning humates
for cleaning liquid mixtures
for cleaning anti-caking agents
for cleaning emulsions
housing
Use of filters in the production of agrochemicals
Production of organo-mineral fertilizers
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Problems in the production of OMF
- The sediment formed as a result of the interaction of components sticks inside pipes, units and leads to production downtime
- High costs for disposable filters that quickly become clogged and cannot be regenerated by backwashing
- Chemical reactions with the formation of sediment, flakes, suspensions lead to a change in the consumer properties of products
- High corrosive activity of reagents leads to rapid wear of equipment and scale entering the product
- Disposal of granulated and bulk products due to low efficiency of anti-caking agents with a high percentage of impurities
- Low demand for products due to contaminants present in the preparations, which reduce their activity and disrupt the operation of dispensers
Advantages of filters for the production of OMF
- Guaranteed cleaning result due to variation of micron rating and architecture of filter holes arrangement
- High corrosion resistance of housings and steel filter elements, durability and strength of equipment
- Fast regeneration of steel filter baskets by backwashing or high-pressure washing
- Universality and application on any composition due to sequential combination of filters with different micron rating
- High mobility of filter units due to clear design, possibility of independent installation and maintenance
- Possibility of cleaning hot and molten compositions, anti-caking agents with a filter with a heating jacket
Benefits of using filters
- Increased demand for agrochemicals due to stable quality and product homogeneity from batch to batch
- Increased output due to reduced maintenance time for backwashing of filtration units
- Savings due to replacement of disposable filters with steel filter elements with the required micron rating
- Uniform structure of compositions due to elimination of large fractions, sand, debris particles and scale immediately after the reactor
- Sanitary and epidemiological safety of products due to the elimination of weed seeds, eggs and larvae of agricultural pests by filters
- Reduction in the utilization of raw materials and granulated fertilizers due to the filtration of anti-caking agents from debris
Economic justification
There is no filtration at the production of liquid organo-mineral fertilizers based on sapropel. The production volume is 28 tons per week. The fertilizers contain sand, stones and a significant amount of small fibers that clog the dispensers on the packaging line. If the line is idle 2 days a week, the enterprise will not produce 11 tons of product. Lost profit at a price of 1,000 & euro; per ton will be 11,000 & euro;.
The plant installed a UVCHEMICAL filter unit worth 4,100 & euro;. A 250-micron slot filter traps large particles of debris that are present when mixing reagents in the reactor, a 100-micron mesh filter traps smaller debris and sand, and a 5-micron mesh filter traps suspended matter, dirt and scale. The plant received uninterrupted filtration and increased production output to 34 tons per week. Additional profit: 6 tons X 1,000 € = 6,000 €. Payback period for the filter: 1 week.
Feedback on the use of UVCHEMICAL filters
We are manufacturers of biological products for crop protection. The purpose of the product we manufacture is to increase the efficiency and environmental friendliness of plant growing. An important component in the creation of a biological product is high-quality purified water without unnecessary impurities. If impurities do get into the water, they will also react with the chemical reagent.
Earlier, we tried a carbon filter, but after it, carbon inclusions in the water were observed in the form of dust, which is unacceptable according to the production technology, since it negatively affects the effectiveness of the resulting biological product. The solution was to use a water filter from the company UVMILK, made of polypropylene, the particles of which do not migrate into water. We recommend the use of the UVMILK water filter to other manufacturers.
Holding, Moscow Region.
Production of microbiological fertilizers
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Problems of production of microbiological fertilizers
- The precipitation of water-insoluble sediment and solid reaction products during the shelf life spoils the presentation of the product
- Heterogeneous structure of the components, leading to difficulties in use and uneven distribution of fertilizer in the fields
- Non-compliance of the finished product with the declared chemical properties and a decrease in the effectiveness of the preparations
- Raw materials from suppliers can come with impurities, suspended matter, debris, dust, scale and plastic fragments of packaging containers
- Viscous plaque formed during the interaction of components clogs the internal surfaces of the equipment
- Claims from customers regarding the quality of finished products, returns of large batches back to production
Advantages of using filters
- Wide range of filter equipment with throughput capacity for liquid volumes from 50 l to 500 tons
- Possibility of continuous filtration of large volumes of product, without replacing disposable filter elements
- Increased strength of steel filter design that can withstand increased pressure when passing thick compositions
- Versatility and ease of filtration process due to a filter with high productivity and dirt capacity
- Possibility of quick replacement or washing of the filter due to quick-release connections on covers and pipes
- Individual approach, allowing you to select or manufacture a filter that is compatible with any line design
Benefits of using filters
- Efficient cleaning of liquid fertilizers due to the special architecture of filter holes that retain fragments of contaminants
- Homogeneity of solutions of biological preparations due to filters that retain unwanted residues of insoluble raw materials
- Non-stop filtration of large volumes of fertilizers due to the ability to switch liquid flows in the system
- Optimization of the production process of microbiological compositions, as well as the process of distributing it on crops
- Increased service life of production equipment due to the elimination of large debris that sticks and clogs the lumens of pipes
- High-quality product for sale due to consistent cleaning, starting from the stage of receiving raw materials to bottling in containers
Economic justification
A microbiological fertilizer manufacturing plant produces 600 liters of plant growth biostimulants per day. Often, foreign impurities get into bottles with the finished product, which reduce the properties of the product during use and plant treatment. According to TU, packaged fertilizer should not contain suspended matter, much less precipitate during storage. If impurities are detected, the batch is rejected. Loss of 600 liters X 1 € = 600 € per day.
Installation of UVCHEMICAL filtering equipment worth 320 € on the production line made it possible to produce a guaranteed pure product. At the output, the plant receives transparent solutions with high consumer properties without foreign inclusions that meet TU requirements. Demand for the products increased and output was increased by another 200 liters per day. Additional profit amounted to 200 liters X 1.8 € = 360 €. Payback period for filters: 2 days.
Feedback on the use of chemical filters UVCHEMICAL
Our company specializes in the production of mineral and organic fertilizers. Previously, we used disposable filters that clogged very quickly. In the process of searching, we were interested in reusable slotted 250 microns and mesh 100 and 5 microns filter elements, as well as a polypropylene filter element of 2 microns. The housings for us were made of 316 steel.
A pressure gauge was installed at the entrance to the filtering unit, with the help of which the operator monitored the filtration process and cleaned reusable or changed disposable filters. None of the employees had any difficulties cleaning the filtering unit. This unit has already filtered 150,000 liters of liquid fertilizer and it has shown itself only from the best side. Huge thanks to the staff of UVMILK for the work done and the quality of the equipment supplied!
Biotechnological enterprise, Tomsk
Production of mineral fertilizers
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Problems of production of mineral fertilizers
- Working with aggressive and toxic reagents, requiring durable materials that do not enter into chemical interaction
- Clogging of the pipeline with undissolved particles of raw materials, leading to suspension of production and reduction in shift output
- The ingress of garbage, sand, and fragments of packaging into solutions negatively affects the quality of finished products
- Low quality of water used in the production of mineral fertilizers leads to the deterioration of high-quality, expensive raw materials
- Formation of layers and crumbling of granules during storage of fertilizers due to the low efficiency of contaminated anti-caking agents
- Returns and claims for manufactured products from consumers due to the detection of random mechanical impurities and sediment
Advantages of using filters
- High corrosion resistance of housings and steel filter elements, inertness of polypropylene filters to chemical reagents
- Guaranteed cleaning result due to variation in micronity and architecture of the arrangement of filter holes
- Increased density of water filters for mechanical cleaning and reducing the hardness of the used raw water
- A wide range of filter resources, allowing you to choose the optimal solution for cleaning any volume of chemical compositions
- Possibility of cleaning hot and molten compositions, anti-caking agents with a filter with a heating jacket
- High mobility of filter units due to a clear design, the possibility of independent installation and maintenance
Benefits of using filters
- Efficient cleaning of aggressive chemical solutions thanks to steel resistant to aggressive environments, deformation and corrosion
- Increased economic efficiency of production due to reduced waste and defective products
- Prevention of unwanted chemical reactions due to the removal of foreign inclusions by UVCHEMICAL filters
- Improved quality of the finished product and its market value due to high-quality cleaning before packaging
- Increased strength of granules and flowability of fertilizers due to filtration of anti-caking agents from mechanical debris
- Increased service life of the osmotic water treatment plant due to preliminary cleaning of raw water from rust and hardness salts
Economic justification
A mineral fertilizer manufacturing plant produces one ton of liquid complex mineral fertilizer with increased phosphorus content and added magnesium per day. The feedstock contains soil fragments, debris, and lint, which clog the nozzles on the packaging line and, when put into canisters, settle at the bottom of the package. When forming a batch, daily rejection was up to 100 liters. Plant loss: 100 liters X 3.6 € = 360 € per day.
After installing a UVCHEMICAL slot filter at the manufacturing plant, mineral fertilizers no longer contain foreign impurities, which significantly improved the quality of the products. The plant increased output to 1.5 tons per day. Additional profit was: 500 liters X 5 € = 2,500 € per day. With a filter costing 1,100 euros, the payback period for the filter is two days.
Feedback on the use of UVCHEMICAL filters
Terminal-Lysva LLC expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the high-quality and timely delivery of the UVCHEMICAL SL slotted chemical filter, for the attentive approach to the task. It is pleasant to note the ease of assembly and installation of this product, the appearance corresponds to the declared characteristics of the manufacturer. After installing this filter, the quality of our anti-caking additive has improved, cleaning the filter element does not require much time.
We also emphasize the economic "plus" from purchasing the product: there is no longer a need to purchase expensive disposable filters, and the period "from cleaning to cleaning" has increased, which reduced the time costs of our staff. As a result of the work, the employees appreciated the ease of use and cleaning efficiency. We can safely characterize the company UVMILK as a professional and reliable partner. Thank you for the fruitful and conscientious cooperation, if necessary, we will be glad to contact you again!
Terminal-Lysva LLC, Perm Krai
Production of plant protection products
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Problems of plant protection product manufacturers
- Many preparations are produced in the form of hard-to-filter thick concentrates for the preparation of solutions
- Tap water for solutions contains impurities of chlorine, salts and minerals that react with chemical reagents
- The homogenizer cannot cope with undissolved lumps of dry components, which subsequently clog the production line
- High corrosive activity of aggressive compounds, which lead to accelerated wear of equipment
- Losses of raw materials and finished products during multiple unloading of sludge from consolidation tanks, frequent equipment breakdowns
- High percentage of defects due to raw materials of unstable quality and the appearance of a film, debris in water-based plant protection products
Advantages of using filters
- Guaranteed cleaning result due to the variation of filter micron from 0.5 to 5000 microns
- Long continuous operation time and the ability to flush filter equipment using reverse osmosis
- Quick-release connections on the covers and housing pipes, allowing the replacement of filter elements in a few minutes
- Compatibility with foreign equipment, the possibility of manufacturing according to individual technical specifications and customer drawings
- Extended service life of filters and housings due to the high wear resistance of the wall material and the strength of the mesh element
- Thermal and chemical resistance of filters to aggressive environments due to the use of stainless steel and chemical-resistant seals
Benefits of using filters
- Effective mechanical cleaning that does not change the physical and chemical properties of raw materials and finished solutions
- Homogeneous structure of plant protection products, which eliminates equipment clogging and plant processing defects
- Reduction in losses of valuable raw materials during unloading due to the use of a multi-stage filtration system
- Reduction in product rejection and financial losses during production due to filtration at any process site
- Prevention of sediment and sludge formation during production, transportation and storage of plant protection products
- Increased demand from agro-industrial enterprises for purified and improved products
Economic justification
A chemical manufacturing plant produces 10 tons of insecticide per week on its line. However, some batches of the finished product contain clots, films, and sediment. Because of this, organizations purchasing the insecticide regularly file claims and issue returns of batches. Every month, the plant loses up to 40,000 euros on returns and exchanges of products.
Having installed the UVCHEMICAL basket filter, the plant obtained a uniform product consistency and increased productivity due to the absence of downtime. With an increase in output by an additional 2 tons per week, additional profit amounted to 2,000 liters X 35 euros = 70,000 euros per week. The payback period of the filter: less than a week.
Feedback on the use of chemical filters
Our plant has encountered difficulties related to sedimentation in the products. We have not used filters in our production before. During the negotiations, we agreed to send a trial batch of products to the UVMILK plant, where the company’s employees carried out trial filtration.
The result met expectations — the solution became transparent without turbidity and suspensions, there was no sediment. We were able to qualitatively improve the products, reduce the percentage of defects to a minimum and increase the productivity of the line.
Chemical plant, Vologda region
