Ketema

Ketema: A Legacy of Innovation in Environmental and Water Treatment

The term "Ketema" holds significant weight in the world of environmental and water treatment. It represents a legacy of innovation and expertise, built upon decades of experience in developing cutting-edge solutions for a range of critical applications.

Ketema, now a part of Baker Hughes, initially began its journey as a separate entity focused on delivering high-performance equipment and systems for demanding industries. Their focus on pushing the boundaries of technology led them to develop a diverse product portfolio catering to environmental and water treatment needs, spanning:

1. Air Pollution Control: Ketema's expertise in air pollution control solutions addressed critical issues like particulate matter, NOx, SOx, and mercury emissions. Their offerings included:

• Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs): These devices effectively remove particulate matter from flue gases, employing an electric field to charge particles and collect them on grounded electrodes.
• Fabric filters (baghouses): Utilizing a large array of filter bags, baghouses efficiently capture fine dust particles from various industrial processes.
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems: These systems effectively reduce NOx emissions by catalytically converting them into harmless nitrogen and water.

2. Water Treatment: Ketema's water treatment technologies addressed challenges related to industrial wastewater, municipal water supply, and other applications. Their key offerings included:

• Reverse osmosis (RO) systems: These systems utilize semi-permeable membranes to separate dissolved salts and other contaminants from water, achieving high-purity water for various uses.
• Ultrafiltration (UF) systems: UF membranes are designed to remove suspended solids, bacteria, and viruses from water, improving its quality for drinking or industrial purposes.
• Ion exchange (IX) systems: These systems utilize specialized resins to exchange unwanted ions in water with harmless ions, effectively removing hardness, heavy metals, and other contaminants.

3. Process Engineering and Equipment: Ketema's expertise extended beyond specific technologies. They also offered comprehensive process engineering and equipment services, including:

• Design and engineering of complete systems: Ketema provided tailored solutions for specific customer needs, encompassing design, engineering, and fabrication of complete water or air treatment systems.
• Equipment supply and integration: They offered a wide range of equipment, including pumps, valves, mixers, and other essential components for water and air treatment systems.
• Project management and commissioning: Ketema provided comprehensive project management services, ensuring smooth installation and commissioning of their solutions.

The Baker Hughes Acquisition:

In 2017, Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, acquired Ketema, integrating its expertise and technologies into their broader portfolio. This acquisition strengthened Baker Hughes' position in the environmental and water treatment market, combining Ketema's expertise with Baker Hughes' global reach and resources.

Continuing Legacy:

Despite the acquisition, the Ketema brand continues to represent the high standards of quality, innovation, and customer service that the company was known for. Today, under the Baker Hughes umbrella, the Ketema legacy lives on, contributing to a more sustainable future through innovative and reliable environmental and water treatment solutions.

Product Group of Baker Process/Ketema:

The legacy of Ketema is now integrated within the Baker Process product group of Baker Hughes. This group leverages the combined expertise of Ketema and Baker Hughes to offer a comprehensive range of solutions for various industrial sectors.

The Baker Process/Ketema product group encompasses the following key offerings:

• Air Pollution Control: This group focuses on providing high-performance solutions for air pollution control, including ESPs, baghouses, SCR systems, and other technologies.
• Water Treatment: The water treatment segment offers a comprehensive range of technologies and solutions for various applications, including industrial wastewater, municipal water supply, and other industries.
• Process Engineering and Equipment: This segment provides a complete suite of process engineering and equipment services, including design, engineering, supply, and commissioning for water and air treatment systems.

The Baker Process/Ketema product group continues to build upon the legacy of innovation and reliability established by Ketema. They strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of a world focused on sustainability and environmental protection.