Ultrafiltration + Brackish RO System | Oregon, USA | 450 GPM

Overview

• Location: Oregon, USA
• Application: Power & Energy – Process and Utility Water
• Final Product Flow: 450 GPM
• System Type: UF + Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) with Complete Chemical Pretreatment
• Automation: Centralized Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC

Key Components:

• Pretreatment:
  • Pre-Chlorination Chemical Dosing – Oxidizes organics and provides microbial control
  • UF System (Model: UF-30) – Modified to produce 460 GPM
  – Powder-coated carbon steel frame
  – (30) UF modules
  – 150-micron automatic screen filter
  – Electrically actuated valves
  – Pressure gauges & differential pressure switch
  – Backwash pump
  – PLC control panel (Allen Bradley ControlLogix)

• Dechlorination Chemical Dosing – Protects RO membranes from chlorine damage
  • Antiscalant Chemical Dosing – Prevents scaling and extends RO membrane life

• Reverse Osmosis System (Model: TW-144K-5480):
  • Modified to produce 75 GPM at max 1,000 ppm feed water TDS
  • Powder-coated carbon steel frame
  • (5) 8" FRP pressure vessels (300 PSI rating)
  • (20) 8" TFC spiral wound membranes
  • Grundfos (or equal) high-pressure pump
  • 5-micron pre-filter with stainless steel housing
  • Pressure gauges, low & high-pressure switches
  • (2) Flow meters for reject and product lines
  • PLC control panel (Allen Bradley ControlLogix) – integrated with UF for centralized automation

[custom-specifications]

The client required a high-capacity water purification system that could:

• Handle large feedwater volumes with suspended solids and chlorine.
• Deliver continuous 450 GPM output to support critical power plant operations.
• Prevent scaling and fouling of RO membranes.
• Provide fully automated control of UF and RO under a single PLC.
• Ensure reliable long-term operation in a demanding industrial environment.

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[custom-features]

Pure Aqua delivered a custom-engineered UF + BWRO system designed for high-demand power applications:

• Comprehensive Pretreatment: Pre-chlorination, UF system (Model UF-30), dechlorination, and antiscalant dosing ensure clean, RO-compatible feedwater.
• High-Performance RO (Model TW-144K-5480): Produces 75 GPM of high-quality water with stainless steel filtration, FRP pressure vessels, and spiral wound membranes.
• Integrated Automation: A single Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC manages both UF and RO, simplifying operations and monitoring.
• Industrial Reliability: Powder-coated steel frames, stainless steel housings, and Grundfos high-pressure pumps provide durability and low maintenance.
• Optimized for Power Applications: Delivers stable and reliable purified water to ensure efficiency in process and utility operations.

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[custom-usage]

• High Capacity: 450 GPM flow to support critical power & energy processes
• Advanced Pretreatment: UF system ensures reliable removal of suspended solids & turbidity
• Optimized RO Protection: Dechlorination and antiscalant dosing extend membrane life
• Seamless Automation: One centralized Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC manages UF and RO
• Durable Design: Industrial-grade materials ensure longevity under continuous operation
• Consistent Water Quality: Meets stringent requirements for power and energy applications