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Operation and Maintenance of Temporary 20 MLD SWRO & BWRO Water Treatment Plants in Maaden Ras Elkhair

Operation and Maintenance of Temporary 20 MLD SWRO & BWRO Water Treatment Plants in Maaden Ras Elkhair

Project Overview

This project involves the comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of a 20 MLD temporary water treatment facility in Ras Al Khair Industrial City. Managed in partnership with Veolia to support Ma’aden Phosphate Company's industrial operations, the plant utilizes a dual-system approach featuring both Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) and Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO). The primary objective is to guarantee a continuous, high-purity water supply crucial for massive industrial processing, while ensuring the temporary infrastructure operates at peak efficiency and reliability.

Scope of Work

  • Continuous Plant Operation: 24/7 monitoring and control of process parameters across all stages, from raw water intake and pre-treatment to high-pressure RO separation and post-treatment delivery.

  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Executing systematic maintenance schedules for critical electromechanical assets, including high-pressure pumps, energy recovery devices (ERDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and chemical dosing systems to minimize downtime.

  • Membrane Management & Process Optimization: Conducting routine chemical membrane cleaning (Clean-In-Place / CIP), monitoring trans-membrane pressure (TMP), and optimizing recovery rates across both SWRO and BWRO skids to maximize membrane lifespan.

  • Water Quality Control: Performing daily laboratory testing and inline monitoring to ensure the product water strictly adheres to Ma'aden's stringent industrial purity standards.

  • HSE Compliance: Enforcing rigorous Health, Safety, and Environment protocols, handling operational chemicals safely, and managing reject brine discharge in compliance with local environmental regulations.