Mobile Reverse Osmosis Systems for High-Purity Water

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a cutting-edge water purification technology that uses a semi-permeable membrane to effectively remove a wide range of contaminants, including ions, molecules, and larger particles. This process produces clean water suitable for both potable water and various industrial applications.

MORO Range: Mobile Reverse Osmosis Solutions

Our MORO range offers a diverse selection of mobile brackish water purification systems powered by highly efficient reverse osmosis technology. These systems effectively eliminate dissolved salts, organic and inorganic molecules, and particles from water, ensuring a reliable source of high-quality water.

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Benefits of Mobile Reverse Osmosis

High-Purity Water

Produces clean water suitable for drinking and various industrial applications.

Portability and Flexibility

Trailer-mounted and container options allow for easy transportation and on-site deployment.

Efficient Contaminant Removal

Removes a wide range of contaminants, including dissolved salts, organic and inorganic molecules, and particles.

Process Optimisation

Chemical dosing systems enhance efficiency and prolong system lifespan.

Complete Solution

Includes all necessary features and accessories for immediate operation

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Typical Applications

Ensuring a continuous supply of treated water for all emergency scenarios, such as control failures and defective equipment.

Supplying high-quality water to effectively flush away and/or dissolve impurities, facilitating their effortless removal from the boiler’s internal surfaces and tubes.

Supporting the existing plant to ensure site production is maintained during shortages of supplies, such as acid and caustic for demineralization plants or membranes for reverse osmosis plants.

Generating additional treated water volumes when your installed plant has limited capacity during peak demand periods caused by production spikes or external factors like weather changes or alterations in feed water supplies.

Supplying treated water that meets your requirements, particularly when unforeseen variations in your raw water supply occur due to seasonal shifts in the summer or elevated levels of suspended solids during periods of heavy rainfall.

Removing a wide range of impurities, contaminants, and dissolved substances from treated wastewater to ensure the water meets the required quality standards for safe and environmentally-friendly reuse.

Success Story

The client, a prominent Spanish Energy and Petrochemical multinational, operates a chemicals division that produces essential ingredients for everyday items like soaps and food packaging.

When the client’s plant required maintenance and the replacement of reverse osmosis membranes, they faced the decision of switching from cellulose acetate to new aromatic polyamide thin-film-composite membranes. This transition held potential risks for their production processes.

To address this challenge, NSI Mobile Water Solutions deployed a  reverse osmosis unit MORO 4X25T, ensuring a treated water capacity of up to 100 m3/hr with a conductivity level below 20 µS/cm.

By implementing our solution, the client was able to guarantee both the quality and quantity of water throughout the membrane replacement process, mitigating production disruption.

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Reverse Osmosis FAQs

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses high pressure and a semi-permeable membrane to separate and filter out unwanted molecules and large particles, such as contaminants and sediments like chlorine, salt, and dirt from water. It’s used to remove contaminants and impurities like bacteria, dissolved solids, and salt from water. Reverse Osmosis technology is widely used in various industry applications to produce high-quality water.

One of the primary advantages of a containerized reverse osmosis system is its “plug and play” characteristic, either trailer-mounted or containerised, to ensure easy transportation and deployment. RO systems offer scalability to meet varying water treatment demands. RO system is less hazardous waste water. This is due to not requiring any harmful chemicals within the process of producing the permeate (pure water).

NSI Mobile Water Solutions offers a range of assets featuring mobile brackish water purification equipment, utilizing highly efficient reverse osmosis technology. These assets efficiently remove dissolved salts, organic and inorganic molecules, and particles from water through a semi-permeable membrane.

The MODF range includes stainless steel disc-and-drum filters, available on skid mounts or trailers. These adapt with diverse filtration screens for various applications, providing an efficient, flexible treatment solution with a small footprint. 

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Filtration Water Treatment Systems

Filtration systems play a critical role in treating various water sources – ground, surface, or wastewater – to produce safe process and potable water. Using methods like mesh screening, media filtration, and membrane filtration, these systems effectively remove solids and contaminants, even those as persistent as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), ensuring water safety and quality.

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for your plant, including PFAS removal

Explore Our Mobile Water Filtration Solutions​

MOFI Range: Skid-mounted carbon or stainless steel pressure units adaptable for diverse media like ion exchange, filtration, and carbon adsorption. Choose between bag or cartridge filter setups.

MODF Range: Stainless steel disc-and-drum filters on skid mounts or trailers, compatible with various filtration screens. This range offers a flexible, efficient water treatment solution with a minimal footprint, ideal for mobile applications.

Typical Applications

Ensuring a continuous supply of treated water for all emergency scenarios, such as control failures and defective equipment.

Ensuring the quality and suitability of water used in different manufacturing, production, and operational processes such as the removal of suspended solids, pre-treatment, cooling water systems, or wastewater pre-treatment.

Removing impurities, particles, and contaminants in the condensate prevents contamination, improves boiler efficiency, and extends the equipment lifecycle.

Helping operators stay prepared for sudden changes and maintain operational continuity when vulnerable to water quality fluctuations.

Achieving the required water quality standards before releasing treated water into the environment by removing remaining particles and solids.

Use of separation media such as granular-activated carbon and anion exchange resins.

Success Story

Located by the Mediterranean, the client faced sea water contamination in their processes and needed a mobile unit for demineralized water production (40 to 75 m³/h) to offset condensate loss from sea water pollution. 

They turned to NSI Mobile Water Solutions for a temporary solution to rehabilitate demineralization chains at their Southern France steel site. The setup included a pump MOPS 140/6i, a filtration asset MOFI 3×60, a reverse osmosis MORO 4X25T double pass, and two MOFI 1200 filtration units, with an emergency response service for prompt fault intervention. The result: sustained 80 m³/h capacity and quick on-site mobilization.

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Water Filtration FAQs ​

Water filtration is the process of removing or reducing the concentration of particulate matter, including suspended particles, parasites, bacteria, algae, viruses, and fungi, as well as other undesirable chemical and biological contaminants, including PFAS, from contaminated water to produce safe and clean water for drinking and for use in other industrial applications. 

Industrial water filtration systems typically involve a multi-stage process to remove impurities and contaminants from water. The specific treatment processes used in an industrial water filtration system depends on the quality of water, the desired purification level, and the specific needs of the industry. 

NSI Mobile Water Solutions offers the MOFI range features skid-mounted carbon or stainless steel pressure units, usable with various media such as ion exchange, filtration, and carbon adsorption. These are available with bag or cartridge filter setups. 

The MODF range includes stainless steel disc-and-drum filters, available on skid mounts or trailers. These adapt with diverse filtration screens for various applications, providing an efficient, flexible treatment solution with a small footprint. 

Industrial Water Ultrafiltration Systems

Ultrafiltration is a powerful macro-modular separation process used to remove colloids, particles, large organic molecules, and microbiological contaminants from water.

We offer flexible, mobile water ultrafiltration systems designed to meet your specific flow-rate requirements. Our systems are housed in convenient containers, available with or without wheels for easy transport and deployment. Utilising advanced membrane filter technology, these systems are ideal for various industrial applications, including process water treatment, borehole water purification, and water recycling/reuse initiatives.

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Advantages of our Industrial Ultrafiltration Systems

Efficient removal of contaminants

Effectively removes a wide range of contaminants, including colloids, particles, large organic molecules, and microorganisms.

Flexible and mobile

Containerised systems are available with or without wheels for easy transport and on-site deployment.

Versatile applications

Suitable for industrial process water treatment, borehole water purification, and water recycling/reuse.

Customisable flow rates

Systems can be tailored to meet your specific flow-rate requirements.

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Typical Applications

Removal of contaminants such as suspended solids, particles, and colloidal matter that can clog equipment, interfere with chemical reactions, and reduce process efficiency.

Ensuring a consistent quality of feed water entering the RO system. This stability leads to more predictable RO performance and higher-quality permeate.

Providing a consistent feed water quality to desalination equipment, helping maintain stable operation and optimal performance.

Ensuring effective TSS removal and effluent polishing, even in response to changing conditions. The asset can be deployed to different points within a wastewater treatment plant or at various stages of the discharge process.

Providing a flexible, real-time testing environment for assessing system performance, optimizing treatment parameters, validating designs, and ensuring compliance.

Success Story

Our customer annually produces over 2.1 million tonnes of sustainable products, including sugar, animal feed, and electricity. They’ve invested in the UK’s first bioethanol plant, modified to produce advanced biofuels with up to 10% bioethanol content. A new ultra-filtration system, capable of treating 100m³/h of condensate 24/7 during campaigns from March to September, was required.

Opting for a cost-effective solution, the customer chose to rent the plant under a 7-year agreement with MWS. Our package included two automatic 200µm pre-filter screens, re-pressurization pumps, and two 50 m³/h ultra-filtration systems. This arrangement ensured reliability and cost-efficiency for the project, with ongoing maintenance and service provided by our technical operations teams throughout the agreement period.

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Ultrafiltration FAQs

Water ultrafiltration (UF) is a water treatment process that uses a semipermeable membrane to filter out large suspended solids, bacteria and viruses from water, ensuring removal of particles as small as protein macromolecules.

Suspended solids and high-molecular-weight solutes remain on one side of the membrane, the retentate side, while water and low-molecular-weight solutes filter through the membrane to the permeate side.

Ultrafiltration (UF) is a membrane filtration process that uses pressure to force water through a semipermeable membrane. This membrane has specific pore sizes that allow water molecules and smaller dissolved substances to pass through, while larger particles like bacteria, viruses, and colloids are retained. Ultrafiltration offers a balance between effective contaminant removal and mineral retention, making it a valuable tool for water treatment. It is particularly effective in removing larger particles while preserving essential minerals, often providing better purified water. 

Mobile water ultrafiltration(UF) systems offer a range of benefits that make them a valuable option for various applications. Mobile UF units are unique to traditional, stationary water treatment facilities because they can be deployed to diverse locations to present timely water treatment services. These assets by NSI Mobile Water Solutions are available within a container, which can be delivered on site either as a wheel or non-wheel-based solution.

Your first-aid water treatment solution

Your first-aid water treatment solution

24/7 on-call support for any unexpected plant events

Anywhere in a matter of hours

With numerous depots across Europe, we can deploy the appropriate resources for your site in a few hours

Flexible agreement for your peace of mind

'Pay-as-you-go' contract with the flexibility to adjust its duration and type according to your specific needs

Comprehensive service solution

Complete end-to-end solutions with a range of containerized tanks, pumps, and accessories

Seamless operation from start to finish

We provide transport and logistics, process knowledge, training, and ongoing support

Flocculation & Flotation
in Wastewater Treatment

Flocculation and flotation are essential processes used in wastewater treatment and water purification.

Flocculation in wastewater treatment involves the addition of chemicals called flocculants to wastewater. These flocculants cause small particles in the wastewater to clump together, forming larger, heavier particles called flocs. These flocs then settle to the bottom of the tank, where they can be easily removed. This process significantly improves the efficiency of removing pollutants and contaminants from wastewater.

Flotation in water treatment, often using a technique called Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF), introduces tiny air bubbles into the water. These bubbles attach to suspended particles, such as oil, grease, and solids, causing them to float to the surface. Once at the surface, these particles can be skimmed off, resulting in cleaner water. This technique is particularly effective in treating industrial wastewater and in pre-treating water for further purification processes.

Both flocculation and flotation play a crucial role in ensuring the effective removal of contaminants from wastewater, making it safer for discharge or reuse. By enhancing the aggregation of particles and utilising air bubbles for separation, these processes contribute to cleaner water and a healthier environment.

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Flocculation & Flotation IPF and IPC ranges

NSI Mobile Water Solutions’ IPF series is a versatile, stainless steel solution designed for both municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Available in space-saving skid-mounted or containerised configurations, each unit comes equipped with everything you need: a feed pump, chemical container, advanced Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system, and a sludge pump.

The IPF series can handle a wide range of flow rates (2 to 135 m³/h) and load capacities (15 to 200 D.S kg/h), ensuring it can meet the needs of various applications. It also ensures compliance with chloride levels under 1,500 mg/l.

This proven technology offers numerous benefits, including efficient contaminant removal, a compact design, no upfront capital investment (CAPEX), and the convenience of online monitoring.

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Typical Applications

Our flotation and flocculation solutions provide a flexible and efficient way to handle changing wastewater conditions. This helps protect the environment, keep operations running smoothly, and meet regulations. They’re also a smart alternative to investing in permanent infrastructure.

Our solutions are adaptable, can be quickly set up, and effectively remove suspended solids, oil and grease, and coagulated or flocculated particles from wastewater.

This solution improves activated sludge processes by being adaptable, scalable, customisable, and quick to set up. It ensures reliable and efficient biological treatment that meets regulations, even in difficult or changing situations.

Ensuring that the treatment capacity matches the influx of wastewater and maintains effective treatment during peak times. The assets can be adjusted based on volume and load requirements.

Addressing sudden or seasonal changes in industrial processes to prevent overloading existing infrastructure. The assets can be adjusted based on volume and load requirements.

Success Story

One of Europe’s leading sugar beet producers faced efficiency challenges in their anaerobic treatment due to high solids content. We provided a tailored solution with our IPF90 containerized pre-treatment unit for 6 months. 

This all-inclusive system includes pumps, chemical dosing, and controls within a single container. Its advanced automation ensures adaptability across varying water specifications. Boasting a high flow rate of up to 90 m³/h and a D.S. load capacity of 175 kg/h, the containerized setup optimizes space utilization. Remote monitoring guarantees seamless oversight, enhancing anaerobic treatment efficiency.

Clients also gain access to process experts and personalized operational support, ensuring a successful outcome.

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Flocculation & Flotation FAQs

Flocculation is a process used in water and wastewater treatment to remove suspended particles. It involves adding chemicals called flocculants that cause fine particles to clump together into larger aggregates, or “flocs.” These flocs can then be more easily separated from the water through sedimentation, filtration, or flotation, resulting in cleaner water.

Flotation is a process that separates suspended solids, oils, and other contaminants from water by using air bubbles. The bubbles attach to the particles, causing them to float to the surface, where they can be skimmed off. This method is particularly effective for removing fine particles and oily substances from industrial wastewater.

Flocculation and flotation technologies are widely used in various industries that require effective water and wastewater treatment. Key industries include Mining, Municipal Water Treatment, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Pulp and Paper, and Chemical Manufacturing.

DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) is a water treatment process that clarifies wastewater by removing suspended solids, oils, and greases. In this process, air is dissolved in the water under pressure and then released at atmospheric pressure in a flotation tank. The released air forms tiny bubbles that attach to the suspended particles, causing them to float to the surface. The floating material is then skimmed off, leaving the treated water below.

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Mobile Sludge Dewatering with the NSP Unit: Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

Sludge dewatering is the process of separating liquids and solids from wastewater which helps to reduce waste and ensure sludge can be disposed of in a cost-effective and a more environmentally friendly way.

Sludge disposal costs can significantly impact the operational expenses of wastewater and waste treatment systems. Mobile sludge dewatering offers a solution to reduce these costs while improving overall efficiency.

The NSP unit provides effective sludge dewatering, producing a highly concentrated dewatered cake and clean centrate water. This drastically reduces sludge volume, leading to substantial cost savings in disposal. Additionally, the dewatered sludge can be integrated into a biogas installation, increasing biogas production.

Designed for flexibility and ease of use, the NSP unit features pre-assembled components for quick installation. It can be seamlessly integrated into larger wastewater treatment projects or used as a standalone solution in new or existing facilities. This makes it ideal for a variety of applications and sites, offering a mobile sludge dewatering solution that can be readily deployed where needed.

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Typical applications

Reducing sludge volume with typical dry solids content of 20%. Solids capture of more than 95%, reducing filtrate treatment cost.

Providing an immediate solutions for both new and existing wastewater treatment plants. They ensure effective sludge management, reduce operational disruptions, and offer a practical approach to addressing varying sludge volumes and situations.

Sludge Dewatering FAQs

Mobile sludge dewatering is the process of removing water from sludge (a semi-solid byproduct of wastewater treatment or industrial processes) using portable dewatering equipment. The process removes excess water from sludge, reducing its volume and weight for easier handling, transport, and disposal. This approach is cost-efficient, flexible, and ideal for temporary projects or facilities without permanent dewatering systems. 

Choosing a mobile dewatering solution provides an immediate and efficient option for both new and existing wastewater treatment plants. These systems ensure effective sludge management, minimize operational disruptions, and adapt to varying sludge volumes and conditions. These solutions are designed as “plug-and-play” systems, requiring minimal setup and enabling efficient operation at all times. They provide rapid deployment for temporary or emergency scenarios and are easily transportable between sites, making them ideal for wastewater treatment or industrial applications.

No, sludge dewatering and sludge thickening are not the same. Sludge thickening increases the solids content by removing some water, reducing the sludge volume for easier handling and transport. In contrast, sludge dewatering removes most of the water, significantly increasing the dryness of the sludge and further reducing its volume for disposal. 

 

Sludge dewatering, on the other hand, goes further by reducing both free and bound water content, transforming the sludge into a semi-solid state. This process is usually the final stage before disposal or reuse, making the material lighter and reducing transportation costs. Both processes serve different roles but are complementary in optimizing sludge management for wastewater treatment plants.