Wastewater treatment plants often witness heavy usage. They are exposed to strong chemical and biological waste which also contributes to faster wear and tear of the system. Over time, repairs will keep the system functioning, but won’t plug the decline in the plant’s efficiency. At the same time, buying a new plant could entail high Capex.
There does exist a way to integrate new technology in an older water treatment plant at a lower cost and that is Retrofitting of water treatment system!
Inovar is a company focused on using new technology to improve the availability of water while reducing the industry’s dependence on freshwater. With us, customers gain all the critical water treatment services in one place including design and installation of new water treatment systems as well as feasibility studies, project management consultancy services, and installation for retrofitting existing systems.
Here are 4 reasons why you should consider retrofitting your water treatment system
Improved efficiency
As your production grows over time, an ageing water treatment system must handle an increasing load. Retrofitting the right parts of the existing system could improve the efficiency and capacity of the system to suit new requirements. For instance, in many old wastewater treatment plants, the clarifiers are retrofitted with ducking skimmers. This avoids the replacement of more expensive infrastructure while enhancing the capacity and boosting the efficiency of the existing equipment.
Saved costs and time
Buying a new wastewater treatment system entails a high initial investment. Instead, if you choose to retrofit parts of an existing system, you only spend to buy those specific parts. Additionally, taking out the old and installing the new system might mean extended downtime. Retrofitting the existing system saves considerable time and effort while earning you the benefits of updated technology.
Improved compliance with the same system
Ageing reduces the efficiency of water treatment plants, which creates issues in compliance. Additionally, changes in environmental norms might make it difficult for older systems to meet the new guideline. Constraints of space might make it difficult to expand the water treatment system. In such cases, retrofitting the existing system enables the same systems to deliver improved compliance.
Ensured consistency
An existing system is better attuned to your needs due to frequent use. Familiarity makes it easy to set and maintain. With a new system, time is often wasted in installation and trials till a specific consistency can be achieved. Retrofitting wastewater treatment system guarantees consistency without hassle or waste of time in tuning the new system.
Conclusion
With environmental norms becoming more stringent, adopting new technologies and more efficient water treatment plant is no longer an option. However, constraints on space or budget may make it difficult to buy new plants. In such cases, retrofitting could ensure improved efficiency and compliance for older plants. Depending on the quality of retrofits, it could buy you many years of time till a new plant must ultimately be procured.
At Inovar, we perfectly understand your needs and constraints. We provide consultancy and installation services for retrofitting and carry end-to-end responsibility for designing, manufacturing, and installing new water treatment plants. To know more, explore our services here.
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