To support the installation of new boiler equipment at our client’s site, the existing RO Polishing assets needed to be relocated, rebuilt, and upgraded. The goal was to increase capacity for processing evaporator condensate (cow water) and to generate high‑quality polished water for reuse across the factory. This project also introduced the added complexity of polishing potable water through the same system, requiring enhanced design considerations.
The client required continuous production of polished water while simultaneously freeing up the existing plant footprint to accommodate new boiler assets. This created both space and timeline constraints.
Additionally, integrating potable water and cow water into a shared RO polishing platform demanded careful engineering, particularly around pretreatment design, to ensure potable water could be safely processed through equipment originally configured for cow water applications.
SMS designed, built, and commissioned two independent RO Polisher skid arrays, each capable of processing 80 m³/hr of either potable or cow water feeds.
To ensure water safety and reliability, the system included:
The dual‑skid solution provided operational redundancy, process flexibility, and a future‑proof approach to meeting the client’s expanding water‑recovery needs.
The project delivered a fully modernised, future‑ready RO Polishing plant that expanded processing capacity, enhanced water‑recovery efficiency, and maintained production continuity throughout the upgrade. The client now benefits from reliable, high‑purity polished water, reduced environmental impact, and a flexible platform capable of handling both potable and cow water streams.
Looking to improve water recovery and reuse? Speak with the SMS team about optimising your RO polishing process.
