Keeping Industry Flowing:
The Critical Role of Mobile Water Solutions
Imagine 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. In this article, Matthieu Villez of NSI Mobile Water Solutions, part of Nijhuis Saur Industries, discusses the practical considerations for minimizing operational downtime in water treatment plants and how mobile plug-and-play technology can ensure a rapid response during crises.
The High Stakes of Downtime
The Fortune Global 500 (FG500) manufacturing and industrial sectors face an estimated 3.3 million hours of unplanned downtime annually, resulting in staggering financial losses amounting to $864 billion.These numbers underscore why business continuity is crucial.
Matthieu 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, Matthieu notes, “A temporary mobile water systems can be deployed to maintain continuous supply of treated water for unexpected situations.”
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The Evolution of Mobile Water Treatment
The landscape of mobile water treatment has evolved significantly over the years. What began as simple ion exchange (IX) resins in trailer-mounted vessels has developed into an array of technologies. Today’s solutions incorporate advanced pre-treatment options like clarification and filtration, as well as purification methods including reverse osmosis, carbon absorption, and ultrafiltration. The traditional ion exchange systems have also become more sophisticated, offering plant managers a number of benefits especially applicable in emergency situations or when a rapid response is required.
NSI Mobile Water Solutions’ trailer-mounted ion exchange assets, like the mobile deionisation MODI 15000T can be rapidly deployed from 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.
Matthieu adds “Our IX regeneration facilities are game-changers. They let us 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 Benefits of Off-Site Ion Exchange Regeneration
The Ion Exchange rental model provides other unique 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 (RO) 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 Plan, 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. This detailed information is kept on file and regularly updated, ensuring we’re always prepared in an emergency situation.
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 your site operations, offering peace of mind and ensuring production continuity for those overseeing industrial water treatment plants.
Matthieu explains how simple it is. “When they need us they just call. We know exactly what is required for rapid mobilization”.
Comprehensive Solutions for Uninterrupted Operations
“As a plant manager, you need certainty and proactive planning,” Matthieu concludes. “Don’t wait for a water emergency to strike. Partner with a mobile water solutions provider can be the difference between costly disruptions and production continuity. NSI Mobile Water Solutions’ 24/7, 365-day availability ensures we can deliver both the quantity and quality of treated water you require, whenever and wherever you need it.”
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About the Author
Matthieu Villez
Sales and Business Development Manager, France
Matthieu Villez is the Sales and Business Development Manager for France. He has over 16 years of experience within the management and optimization of water uses in the industrial environment. His profound knowledge of water treatment technologies and processes empowers him to deliver efficient and sustainable water solutions for businesses.