Solenis — Innovative Water Treatment Solutions for Refineries and Chemical Processing Plants
Published by Kristian Ilasko,
Digital Content Assistant
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
For refineries and chemical processing plants, water management is becoming increasingly important. One critical priority in many regions is making the most of lower-quality water sources, which requires innovative treatment programs.
Another priority is reducing water consumption by maximising cooling tower cycles and improving industrial wastewater reuse and recycle processes — all while still protecting heat exchangers and piping systems from the effects of scale, fouling and corrosion.
Solving these water treatment issues has been Solenis’ calling for more than 100 years. The company has deep experience in water-intensive industries and one of the broadest portfolios of innovative chemistries and equipment technologies on the market.
Influent treatments
As a vital resource for refineries and chemical processors, water is used to heat and cool critical processes throughout the plant. How raw water is treated affects the quality of the process, as well as the reliability of the utility system.
Because the quality of raw water varies greatly, Solenis’ influent treatment programs are tailored to meet each customer’s specific requirements. These programs employ advanced microbiological control chemistries and organic and inorganic coagulants and flocculants to deliver optimum clarification performance and a reliable supply of water that meets required quality standards.
Boiler water treatments
To ensure the optimum performance and safety of steam-generating systems, it is imperative that corrosion and deposition be addressed proactively. Solenis’ boiler treatment programs combine application expertise with state-of-the-art chemicals to manage these issues and the multitude of problems they can cause.
Cooling water treatments
When corrosion, deposition and microbiological growth occur in a cooling water system, they can lead to reduced heat transfer, lower operating efficiency, higher maintenance costs, increased capital requirements and unscheduled outages. To help maintain the reliability and performance of cooling systems, Solenis offers a full line of treatment programs to meet each plant’s unique operating conditions and performance goals.
Wastewater treatments
As environmental regulations become more restrictive, improving the performance of a wastewater system becomes even more critical. To help customers achieve their environmental and operational objectives, Solenis offers one of the most advanced and comprehensive product lines for wastewater treatment along with a wide range of customer-focused services that help ensure the optimum performance of wastewater operations. Whether the goal is to maintain regulatory compliance, to minimise sludge handling and disposal costs, to recycle or reuse effluent or to improve wastewater quality, Solenis has the products and expertise to provide a cost-effective solution.
Monitoring and control systems
Due to the dynamic nature of refineries and chemical plants, continuous monitoring of critical process and utility systems is essential. Solenis’ portfolio of monitoring and control systems represents the latest innovations in chemical monitoring and process control instrumentation. This portfolio includes a range of proprietary analysers and controllers and an online monitoring and data management service that allow for around-the-clock surveillance and control of process and water treatment programs. When used in conjunction with Solenis’ process and water treatment chemistries, these technologies can help improve productivity, reduce water and energy use, increase the longevity of plant assets, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
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