Mobile water factory: compact and versatile water treatment solution

03/05/2024

In collaboration with client Azulatis, Nuoro has designed and built a versatile, fully containerized water treatment plant. The complete design and construction of this mobile water factory took less than six months, highlighting Nuoro’s efficiency and innovative capability.

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A solution for various water sources

The mobile installation is designed with flexibility in mind and can purify surface water, groundwater, or treated wastewater (bio-effluent). With a capacity of 55 m³/h, the installation delivers crystal-clear permeate, which can be used directly as industrial service or process water. This makes the system not only versatile but also particularly valuable for businesses reliant on a reliable water source.

"This mobile water factory was designed and built in less than six months."

Modular design for quick deployment

The installation consists of four 40ft containers and three 23 m³ container tanks mounted on the roof. This modular setup allows the plant to be mobilized and deployed within hours, making it an excellent option for emergency water supply or temporary projects. Despite its compact size, the mobile water factory offers industrial-grade water treatment, highlighting the versatility and reliability of this solution.

Ultrafiltration as the first process step

The treatment process starts with ultrafiltration (UF) as the first robust step. With four UF lines, the installation removes suspended solids and turbidity, with a capacity of 72 m³/h of net filtrate flow. The system is fully automated, ensuring backwashing of the UF membranes line by line, guaranteeing consistent water quality. The filtered water is stored in one of the roof-mounted tanks for further treatment.

Reverse osmosis for pure permeate

After ultrafiltration, a two-stage reverse osmosis (RO) process follows. This step uses spiral-wound membrane modules placed in 12 pressure vessels to separate concentrated brine from pure permeate. This purified product water can then be safely used for various industrial applications.

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