Consolidated Report

Test Site Wastewater Evaluation Testing

11/7/05 thru 11/18/05

The following tests were conducted on dye wastewater collected from discharge pit after the fiber removal system. Tests were conducted over a ten (10) day period at which time samples were collected. The results of those tests are described in this report.

Observations:

Temperature: It was found that temperature could be controlled by a heat exchanger placed in the influent tank to preheat the make-up water (see note #1) and to increase the temperature of the product water after treatment. The heat balance would keep process water within treatment parameters.

pH: pH is easily controlled within process requirements as demonstrated. (See Chart “A”)

Hardness: CMS Product (clean water) is consistently in the “Soft” range and was shown to be adequate for direct boiler feed. (See Chart “A”)

TDS:  Total Dissolved Solids are an indication of the reduction of solids from influent to effluent. The composition of those solids are not known, however a list of the chemicals and the percentage of reduction are listed below. (See Chart “C”)

Other Tests conducted, but not reported helped to confirm water quality and were consistent throughout the test period. Those tests were for Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) and Alkalinity.

Energy: In the evaluation plant the power consumed over the 10-day trial was 244 KWH or .004 kwh/gal.  Power consumption at the pilot plant level is not in direct relationship to the power that will be consumed in a fixed plant at higher flows. Power requirements may be reduced by 20% or more for large flow installations.

Monitoring: Evaluation Pilot Plant operations are not remotely monitored, it is a function of the evaluation period that a technician physically run the plant, analyze samples and make determinations as to the proper equipment parameters. Fixed Plants will be equipped with remote monitoring to which Test Site would have access.

Latex Addition & Recovery: It is concluded that the latex can be processed along with the dye waste at a concentration of less then one percent (<1%) to the flow, however this method will increase the process cost of the wastewater treatment. It was also concluded that recovery of the latex under these conditions will not be practical.

A follow-up test at CMS facilities indicated that the latex may be processed and recovered independently on-site, without dilution with the dye waste. Samples of the recovered latex are available to Test Site for analysis. Under these conditions we find that the cost to process the Latex will not increase the service fee rate and will ultimately save Test Site their current cost of disposal.

CHART “A”

Samples collected and tested by CMS personnel over a 10-day period. The figures in Red were reported by independent lab results received at the time of this report.

                                                                         Total 50,823 gal     244 kwh 

                                                                       Average flow Rate: 14.35gpm

CHART “B”

Following samples were collected by Analytical Industrial Research Laboratories Inc., for comparison of Wastewater Influent and CMS Product.

Equipment and space requirements:

The accompanying drawing is a proposed layout of equipment and the space required. (See note#3) Engineered drawings will be provided upon acceptance of a service agreement. Final drawings will specify utilities and pre installation construction requirements.

Note#3- The plant layout is not to scale and only for purposes of estimating the space and equipment required for a CMS installation.

In a fixed plant operation the processing of wastewater will be made in 250gpm increments, this configuration will avoid disposing of clean water to the waste conduit at peak flows and will conserve energy at low flows. An adequately sized surge tank will be necessary for control purposes.

Note#1- Make-up water, losses in Test Site’s production line must be added to the water being processed. This make-up will be added to the CMS treatment equipment in order to avoid contamination of CMS Product (Clean Water) with city water. This make-up will also be preheated as part of the heat balancing system.

Note#2- Maintenance performed by CMS is in direct relationship to the process flow. For flows of 250gpm or less a service technician will visit the plant on a daily basis to perform general maintenance. For flows in excess of 250gpm a full time technician will be assigned.

CHART “C”

Reduction by % of material in wastewater, using CMS technology

Not all contaminants listed are present in the wastewater under evaluation. The chart is a general listing of the parameters affected by CMS technology.

Concluding Remarks: In conclusion the results of the 10-day test indicate that recycling wastewater at Test Site’s Antioch facility can be economically feasible. Savings in water cost, waste disposal, chemical additives, water softening, maintenance, labor cost, and energy for heating water all support the benefits of recycling.