Application of HYPERFLOC CP (Cationic Polyamine)

1. Product Overview

HYPERFLOC CP is a cationic polyamine coagulant developed for demanding solid–liquid separation applications, particularly in industrial wastewater, oil & gas production, and flotation-based treatment systems. It is typically based on epichlorohydrin–amine polymer chemistry, providing high cationic charge density with low to medium molecular weight. Supplied as a liquid, HYPERFLOC CP is easy to dose and delivers rapid coagulation performance.

The product is designed primarily as a charge-neutralizing coagulant, often used ahead of flocculants or dissolved air flotation (DAF) units to enhance separation efficiency, reduce chemical consumption, and improve water quality.

2. Mechanism of Action

HYPERFLOC CP works mainly through electrostatic charge neutralization. In most wastewater and process water systems, suspended solids, oil droplets, clay particles, bacteria, and organic matter carry negative surface charges, which stabilize them in suspension.

When HYPERFLOC CP is added:

• Positively charged amine groups neutralize particle surfaces

• Electrostatic repulsion is eliminated

• Fine particles and emulsified oils agglomerate into micro-flocs

• These micro-flocs can then be efficiently removed by flotation, sedimentation, or filtration

Because of its rapid reaction kinetics, HYPERFLOC CP is especially effective in high-shear environments and systems requiring immediate destabilization.

3. Oil and Gas Produced Water Treatment

One of the most important applications of HYPERFLOC CP is in oilfield produced water treatment. Produced water contains:

• Emulsified oil droplets

• Fine solids

• Residual chemicals and surfactants

HYPERFLOC CP is used to:

• Break oil–water emulsions

• Neutralize negatively charged oil droplets

• Improve oil separation efficiency

It is commonly applied upstream of:

• Dissolved air flotation (DAF)

• Induced gas flotation (IGF)

• Hydrocyclones

• API separators

By improving droplet coalescence, HYPERFLOC CP enhances oil removal efficiency, reduces residual oil content, and helps meet discharge or reinjection standards.

4. Industrial Wastewater Clarification

HYPERFLOC CP is widely used in industrial wastewater treatment, particularly for streams with high levels of colloids, oils, and organic contaminants. Typical industries include:

• Refineries and petrochemical plants

• Chemical manufacturing

• Food processing

• Metalworking and machining

• Power plants

In these applications, the product:

• Rapidly destabilizes fine solids

• Improves clarification rates

• Reduces turbidity and suspended solids (TSS)

• Enhances downstream flocculation and filtration

It is especially effective in DAF systems, where rapid coagulation is essential for bubble–particle attachment.

5. Municipal Wastewater and Sludge Treatment

In municipal wastewater treatment plants, HYPERFLOC CP is used as:

• A primary coagulant in primary clarification

• A coagulant aid to improve secondary effluent polishing

• A sludge conditioning agent prior to dewatering

When applied to sludge:

• Particle surface charges are neutralized

• Bound water is released

• Sludge flocs become more compact and drainable

This results in:

• Reduced flocculant dosage

• Improved cake dryness

• Clearer centrate or filtrate

• Lower overall operating costs

6. Mining and Mineral Processing

In mining operations, fine mineral particles often remain suspended due to high surface charge. HYPERFLOC CP is used for:

• Thickener feed conditioning

• Tailings water clarification

• Process water recycling

The product improves the aggregation of ultrafine particles, accelerating settling and improving overflow clarity. This is particularly valuable in coal processing, base metal mining, and mineral washing operations.

7. Papermaking and Process Water Systems

In the pulp and paper industry, HYPERFLOC CP functions as a fixative and coagulant. Applications include:

• Neutralization of anionic trash

• Fixation of dissolved and colloidal substances (DCS)

• Pitch and stickies control

• White water clarification

By improving retention and system cleanliness, HYPERFLOC CP enhances machine runnability and paper quality, especially in recycled fiber systems.

8. Advantages of HYPERFLOC CP

Key benefits include:

• High cationic charge density

• Rapid and efficient coagulation

• Excellent performance in oily and high-organic wastewaters

• Compatibility with flocculants and flotation systems

• Effective over a wide pH range

• Lower sludge production compared to inorganic coagulants

• Easy handling and dosing in liquid form

9. Typical Dosage and Use Strategy

HYPERFLOC CP is typically dosed at low to moderate concentrations, depending on water quality and application. It is often used:

• Alone as a primary coagulant

• In combination with inorganic coagulants

• Upstream of high-molecular-weight flocculants

Jar testing is recommended to optimize dosage and sequencing.

10. Conclusion

HYPERFLOC® CP (Cationic Polyamine) is a versatile, high-performance coagulant designed for challenging water treatment environments. Its applications span oilfield produced water, industrial wastewater, municipal treatment, sludge dewatering, mining, and papermaking. By delivering fast charge neutralization, improved separation efficiency, and reduced chemical consumption, HYPERFLOC CP plays a critical role in modern solid–liquid separation and water management processes.