Description
An Additive Dosing System is a specialized type of chemical dosing system designed to inject precise amounts of additives into a process stream, tank, or pipeline. These additives are usually used to enhance performance, prevent scaling, inhibit corrosion, or improve product quality. βοΈπ§
π What is an Additive Dosing System?
The system ensures that specific chemicals or additives are added accurately and consistently to a process. Unlike general chemical dosing, additive dosing often deals with small volumes of highly potent chemicals that require high-precision pumps and controlled flow.
It is widely used in water treatment, oil & gas, cooling systems, food processing, and industrial manufacturing.
βοΈ Main Components
Additive Storage Tank
Holds the additive solution
Materials: HDPE, PP, FRP, stainless steel
May include agitators to maintain uniform concentration
Dosing Pump
Types:
Diaphragm dosing pump β precise, high-pressure dosing
Peristaltic pump β handles corrosive or viscous additives
Plunger/piston pump β high-pressure industrial applications
Pulsation Dampener
Smooths pulsating flow from the pump
Types: bladder type, gas-filled, volumetric
Calibration Pot / Column
Verifies actual flow from the dosing pump
Piping & Valves
Includes injection valves, check valves, isolation valves
Materials compatible with additives
Flow Meter / Control System (optional)
Monitors dosing rate
Can be connected to PLC or SCADA for automated control
Mixing / Agitation (Optional)
Keeps additives well-dispersed in the tank
Can be top entry or bottom entry agitators