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Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant

Located in Pennsylvania

  • Capability
    • Natural Gas Infrastructure
  • Completion 2025

Project Overview

Our energy client in Philadelphia sought to construct, own, and operate a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility to replace its relatively expensive city water source with filtered, deionized water from the adjacent Schuylkill River. The water is used in its steam generation process to provide district energy service to Philadelphia. Our mechanical, industrial electric, and heavy civil groups partnered with the client team to successfully complete the construction.

Key Highlights

The project presented significant challenges, as the new plant was constructed in an existing building that was over 100 years old. Extensive removal of existing equipment and piping was required prior to starting construction. With the new equipment being installed in such tight quarters, meticulous planning and strategic execution was crucial. Our mechanical group enlisted our design team to scan the entire building, employing 3D modeling for equipment layout and isometric drawings to ensure the most efficient and effective use of the space.

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Project Scope of Work Included:

  • 3D Scanning
  • Demolition of Existing Turbine to Open the Entire Floor for New RO Plant
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Furnish and Install 5KV Feeders from Existing Plant’s Distribution to Supply New 5KV Switchgear
  • Installation of (2) 480v New Motor Control Centers and (2) 120/208V New Power Panels with Transformers
  • Installation of New Switchgears, Conduit Raceways, Heat Trace Control Panel, and Cable Tray Systems

Challenges and Results

Due to the current market, major delays were experienced in the delivery of switchgears, pumps, VFD’s, and other equipment. Working closely with the engineering partner, our team procured temporary equipment, keeping plant start-up and commissioning on schedule and ultimately getting the facility into service on time. Upon completion, the upgraded RO plant could produce up to 2,000 gallons of demineralized water per minute, greatly reducing the cost of water intake for the client. Our industrial group demonstrated its expertise with a unified approach that drew on its specialized divisions and resulted in a successful and timely completion of the project.

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Project Overview

Our energy client in Philadelphia sought to construct, own, and operate a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility to replace its relatively expensive city water source with filtered, deionized water from the adjacent Schuylkill River. The water is used in its steam generation process to provide district energy service to Philadelphia. Our mechanical, industrial electric, and heavy civil groups partnered with the client team to successfully complete the construction.

Key Highlights

The project presented significant challenges, as the new plant was constructed in an existing building that was over 100 years old. Extensive removal of existing equipment and piping was required prior to starting construction. With the new equipment being installed in such tight quarters, meticulous planning and strategic execution was crucial. Our mechanical group enlisted our design team to scan the entire building, employing 3D modeling for equipment layout and isometric drawings to ensure the most efficient and effective use of the space.

Explore Project Details

Project Scope of Work Included:

  • 3D Scanning
  • Demolition of Existing Turbine to Open the Entire Floor for New RO Plant
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Furnish and Install 5KV Feeders from Existing Plant’s Distribution to Supply New 5KV Switchgear
  • Installation of (2) 480v New Motor Control Centers and (2) 120/208V New Power Panels with Transformers
  • Installation of New Switchgears, Conduit Raceways, Heat Trace Control Panel, and Cable Tray Systems

Challenges and Results

Due to the current market, major delays were experienced in the delivery of switchgears, pumps, VFD’s, and other equipment. Working closely with the engineering partner, our team procured temporary equipment, keeping plant start-up and commissioning on schedule and ultimately getting the facility into service on time. Upon completion, the upgraded RO plant could produce up to 2,000 gallons of demineralized water per minute, greatly reducing the cost of water intake for the client. Our industrial group demonstrated its expertise with a unified approach that drew on its specialized divisions and resulted in a successful and timely completion of the project.

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Osmosis Water Gallery 1
Osmosis Water Gallery 2
Osmosis Water Gallery 3
Osmosis Water Gallery 4
Osmosis Water Gallery 5
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