Project Overview
In order to accommodate increasing production requirements at a prominent petrochemical plant in Mexico, the client consulted SAMCO to custom engineer a deionization system that could perform efficiently at a greater volume. Meeting the client’s needs, SAMCO provided a multifaceted solution to help the client effectively expand production while maintaining the water quality necessary for suitable boiler makeup water.
Objective
Meet stringent boiler feedwater quality requirements for the petrochemical industry.
- 1 micromho/cm
- 10 ppb silica
Scope of Service
SAMCO delivered a detailed process, mechanical and electrical design and engineering, controls integration, system fabrication, commissioning. startup, and training.
Challenges
- Extremely low silica required for stringent boiler makeup water requirements for use in the petrochemical industry
- Maintain superior deionization with high flow volume
Solution
When the client need to expand production to meet high demand, SAMCO designed, engineered, and implemented a state-of-theart AMBERPACK™ Deionization System capable of processing 2,200 gallons of water per minute. The system featured a two-train ion exchange unit with cation and anion exchange pressure vessels in addition to a polishing ion exchange cycle for maximum results. SAMCO also installed programmable logic controllers (PLC) to automate flow, temperature, pressure, and resistivity monitoring with a PC-based operator interface for ease of use.
Technology
Project deliverables and equipment included:
- AMBERPACK™ Deionization System
- Tube filter system
- WAC/SAC cation exchange pressure vessels
- WBA/SBA anion exchange pressure vessels
- SAC/SBA polishing ion exchange pressure vessels
- Instruments/valves
- Chemical storage & metering equipment
- Resin backwash towers
- Auxiliary pumps
- Required tanks and filters
- PLC controls
- PC-based operator interface