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WATER & WASTE TREATMENT


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KEEPING INDUSTRY FLOWING: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF MOBILE WATER SOLUTIONS


John Taylor of NSI Mobile Water Solutions (MWS), part of Nijhuis Saur Industries, discusses ways of minimising operational downtime in water treatment plants and how mobile plug-and- play technology can ensure a rapid


response during crises


magine a busy factory grinding to a halt due to a water treatment failure. The cost in lost production could run into millions, not to mention potential damage to reputation. This scenario is all too real for many industrial facilities, but it doesn’t have to be. With an effective contingency plan, these risks can be mitigated.


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manufacturing and industrial sectors face an estimated 3.3 million hours of unplanned downtime annually, resulting in financial losses amounting to $864 billion. These numbers underscore why business continuity is crucial. John Taylor explains: "Once a disaster hits, the clock is ticking. It's essential that a facility gets back to business as usual as quickly as possible, minimising costly downtime and maintaining reputation."


Industrial facilities face a variety of water- related challenges, from equipment malfunctions and control system failures to breakdowns in permanent plants and sudden changes in raw water quality. In each of these scenarios, Taylor notes: "A temporary mobile water system can be deployed to maintain continuous supply of treated water for unexpected situations."


The Evolution of Mobile Water Treatment The landscape of mobile water treatment has evolved significantly over the years. Today's solutions incorporate advanced pre- treatment options like clarification and filtration, as well as purification methods including reverse osmosis, carbon absorption, and ultrafiltration. Traditional ion exchange systems have also become more sophisticated, offering plant managers a number of benefits especially applicable in


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emergency situations or when a rapid response is required.


NSI Mobile Water Solutions’ trailer-mounted ion exchange assets, like the MODI 15000T can be rapidly deployed from our numerous depots and IX regeneration centres strategically located across Europe including Stoke on Trent in the UK. Once on-site these plug-and-play assets can be commissioned in a matter of hours to get a treated water tank filled quickly, mitigating the risk to production. Taylor explains: “Our IX regeneration facilities are game-changers. They allow us to get our mobile assets to our customers quicker than our competitors. It's all about keeping our clients' production going, no matter what challenges come their way. By handling regeneration at our own sites, we can maintain the highest standards of quality control and minimise downtime for our customers.” The Ion Exchange rental model provides other advantages such as economic efficiency, environmental benefits through reduced wastewater and on-site chemical handling, and resins recycling.


Indeed, traditional resin regeneration at a customer's plant, in the absence of a reverse osmosis system, requires daily regeneration, which generates streams of heavy wastewater. The use of MWS’ MODI assets


allows customers to address the challenge of on-site wastewater production. By shifting resin regeneration off-site, MWS reduces chemical management at customer locations and promote sustainability through resin recycling. This approach offers plant operators access to efficient water treatment without the complexities of waste handling, aligning with modern environmental goals while simplifying operations.


ReAct, your water treatment safety net In times of crisis, a robust contingency plan is crucial. Equally important is having a reliable partner who can quickly and effectively respond when water-related emergencies arise. That's where NSI Mobile Water Solutions’ ReAct service comes in.


ReAct is our free-of-charge pre-audit service designed to prepare both potential and existing customers for unexpected water treatment challenges. During the audit, we analyse the customer’s water requirements, review hoses and connections, assess services and utilities, and help develop a thorough Business Continuity Plan.


Registered customers not only receive priority service but also get an emergency telephone number for immediate assistance. By proactively planning for potential crises, ReAct safeguards site operations and offers peace of mind for those overseeing industrial water treatment plants.


Taylor concludes: "Don't wait for a water emergency to strike. Partnering with a mobile water solutions provider can be the difference between costly disruptions and continuity of operations. NSI Mobile Water Solutions’ 24/7, 365-day availability ensures we can deliver the quantity and quality of treated water you require, whenever and wherever you need it."


NSI Mobile Water Solutions E: mws@nijhuisindustries.com www.nsimobilewatersolutions.com


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