Case study: Optimisation of a UF-RO water reuse plant
How the Circular Water Treatment approach transformed an unreliable plant into a reliable and cost-effective process
The case of an industrial water reuse plant
Industrial water systems are interconnected. A decision made at one point in the water cycle can affect performance, operating costs and water quality throughout the entire process, even downstream or upstream of where the problem appears to lie.
Yet, even today, many critical issues are tackled one at a time, treating the symptom without ever addressing the root cause. This case study explains how AQUAPROX Benelux applied its Circular Water Treatment approach to identify the true cause of instability in a UF-RO water reuse plant.
When a problem doesn’t originate where it manifests
The plant was suffering from severe fouling, which was compromising its stability and operational continuity.
This situation gave rise to several critical issues:
- Severe fouling of the ultrafiltration unit
- Excessive maintenance, involving frequent but ineffective interventions
- Unstable operation, impacting reliability and costs
Tackling these issues one at a time was not yielding results: it was necessary to understand what linked them.
A solution built around the entire water cycle
At AQUAPROX Benelux, we work differently. Our Circular Water Treatment approach is based on a simple principle: every industrial water application is part of a wider system. Instead of focusing on the individual UF-RO unit, we analysed the entire water cycle to understand how process water, cooling systems, wastewater treatment and reuse influenced one another.
- Consultancy dedicated to process analysis
- Targeted chemical programmes
- Technologies suited to the site’s configuration
- Supporting technical service
- Pre-filter replacement reduced from four times a day to once a week
- CIP frequency reduced by over 90%
- Over €275,000 in annual operational savings
- Process reliability and plant availability significantly improved
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Who are we?
With over 35 years’ experience, AQUAPROX Benelux is a recognised leader in industrial water treatment.
At AQUAPROX Benelux, we believe it is important to support businesses in their transition to sustainable and effective water treatment solutions.
Our ambition is to optimise water resource management whilst meeting the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions.
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An integrated player in water treatment in Europe
AQUAPROX Benelux is part of the European AQUAPROX Group, which comprises 16 companies across more than 10 countries. Together, we specialise in water treatment and support our clients at every stage of their water cycle with efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
