Case Study: Our customized 20,800 m³/day UF-RO desalination plant provided 100% water self-sufficiency for Dumai Industrial Park, cut costs by 22%, and boosted regional economic growth. Explore our industrial water security solutions.
Case Study: Customized UF-RO System Ends Water Crisis and Drives Economic Growth in Dumai Industrial Park, Indonesia
Focus Keywords: seawater desalination plant, UF-RO system, industrial water security, Indonesia water treatment, Dumai Industrial Park
The Water Security Challenge in a Growing Industrial Hub
Dumai, Indonesia, is a rapidly expanding center for the petrochemical and textile industries. However, this economic growth was threatened by a critical and unreliable freshwater supply. Factories were forced to depend on costly water imports, facing frequent production disruptions that led to significant financial losses.
The challenge was multifaceted: to create a local, resilient water source that could support current operations and future expansion, all within a tight timeline and a constrained coastal footprint.
Our Solution: A Purpose-Built Seawater Desalination Plant
We engineered and delivered a robust, high-capacity seawater desalination plantproducing 20,800 m³/day of high-purity water. This was not an off-the-shelf solution but a customized UF-RO system specifically designed for Dumai’s high-salinity coastal water and demanding industrial applications.
Intelligent, Multi-Stage Treatment Process
Our integrated treatment cascade ensures maximum efficiency and protects critical components, extending their lifespan and reducing operational costs.
Multimedia Filtration (MMF): This first stage removes coarse sediments and suspended solids, providing initial protection for the downstream system.
Ultrafiltration (UF): Acting as a superior pre-treatment barrier, our UF technologyeliminates sub-micron particles, colloids, and pathogens. This critical step reduces RO membrane fouling by 60%, significantly lowering chemical cleaning frequency and membrane replacement costs.
Reverse Osmosis (RO): The heart of the system, the RO units deliver exceptional salt rejection rates of 99.7%+, producing water suitable for sensitive industrial cooling and process applications.
Modular Design for Scalability and Resilience
The plant features a forward-thinking, three-unit modular architecture (13,000 + 5,400 + 2,400 m³/day). This design provides:
Zero-Downtime Maintenance: One unit can be taken offline for service or cleaning while the others continue to operate, ensuring an uninterrupted water supply.
Future-Proof Scalability: Additional capacity can be brought online easily to meet growing industrial demand without a complete system overhaul.
Compact Footprint: The modular design was optimized to fit within the limited space of the existing industrial layout.
Measurable Business and Economic Impact
Our customized water solution transformed water from a operational liability into a powerful catalyst for growth, delivering quantifiable results.
Operational & Financial Benefits
100% Water Self-Sufficiency: Eliminated all dependence on costly imported water, securing a reliable supply for over 20 industrial facilities.
22% Reduction in Operational Costs: Achieved through a 60% reduction in membrane fouling and 40% fewer chemical cleanings, leading to major savings on maintenance and consumables.
Zero Production Interruptions: Since commissioning, the plant has ensured maximum operational uptime and protected factory revenues.
Broader Economic Impact
30% Increase in Production Capacity: The reliable water supply enabled petrochemical and textile plants to safely expand their operations.
Creation of 1,200 New Jobs: Industrial expansion, supported by stable water infrastructure, drove significant employment growth in the region.
Conclusion: A Model for Industrial Water Security
This project demonstrates how a tailored UF-RO desalination system can solve critical water scarcity challenges, reduce operational costs, and become a cornerstone for sustainable industrial and economic development.
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