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CHP Water Requirements

Industrial cogeneration facilities produce both electricity and process steam, requiring water treatment for boiler feed, cooling, and process applications. Integrated treatment optimises water use across all applications.

Boiler Feed Water

High-purity water treatment for steam generation with demineralisation pre-treatment, protecting boilers and turbines from scaling and corrosion.

Standard: < 0.1 ppm silica

Cooling Water

Side-stream filtration and makeup water treatment for cooling towers and heat exchangers, preventing fouling and maintaining thermal efficiency.

Benefit: 95% water reuse

Process Steam

Steam condensate polishing and process water treatment for industrial applications, ensuring consistent steam quality for manufacturing.

Benefit: Condensate recovery

Water Integration

Integrated water management connecting boiler, cooling, and process systems for maximum efficiency and minimal water consumption.

Benefit: 40% water reductions

Integrated Treatment

Our CHP treatment systems provide high-purity water for boilers, cooling water treatment, and process water conditioning. Integrated design maximises water reuse between power generation and industrial processes.

LAMELLA Clarifiers

High-rate clarification for raw water pre-treatment, removing suspended solids before demineralisation with 70% smaller footprint than conventional clarifiers.

Capacity: Up to 25 m³/m²/h

Multimedia Filters

Deep bed filtration for residual suspended solids removal, protecting downstream demineralisation equipment and ensuring consistent water quality.

Removal: >95% TSS

Self-Cleaning Filters

Automatic backwash filtration for cooling water side-stream treatment with minimal water loss and continuous operation capability.

Backwash: <1% water loss

GAC Filtration

Granular activated carbon filters remove dissolved organics and chlorine, protecting ion exchange resins and RO membranes from fouling.

Benefit: Resin protection

Deaeration Systems

Thermal and vacuum deaeration systems remove dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide, preventing boiler corrosion and improving heat transfer.

Efficiency: < 7 ppb O2

SCADA Integration

Complete automation and monitoring with plant DCS integration, providing real-time water quality data and predictive maintenance alerts.

Feature: Remote monitoring

Economic Benefits

Proper water treatment maintains boiler and cooling system efficiency, maximising power output and process steam availability. This optimises the economic benefits of cogeneration while reducing water and energy requirements.

Power Output

Clean boiler tubes and efficient heat transfer maintain maximum power generation capacity, preventing efficiency losses from scaling and fouling.

Saving: 3-5% efficiency gain

Water Reductions

Integrated water reuse between boiler, cooling, and process systems reduces makeup water requirements and wastewater discharge volumes.

Saving: 40% water reduction

Reduced Maintenance

Proper pre-treatment extends the life of demineralisation equipment, reduces membrane cleaning frequency, and minimises unplanned outages.

Saving: 50% less downtime

Environmental Compliance

Closed-loop water systems minimise discharge volumes and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, avoiding penalties.

Benefit: Zero discharge option

Increased power generation efficiency
Extended boiler and turbine life
Reduced chemical consumption
Lower wastewater disposal requirements
Minimised unplanned shutdowns
Improved process steam reliability

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Containerised Systems

Pre-engineered containerised water treatment for rapid deployment.

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