Biwater Product Brochures

Biwater Modular Water and Wastewater
Treatment Plant Range

BIWATER – A TOTAL WATER TREATMENT SOLUTION
In these times of water scarcity and ever tightening national water budgets, our Clients have been looking to Biwater to provide ever greater treatment
options whilst providing value for money. To respond, Biwater have refined their range of modular treatment plants, suitable for saline, raw water or
sewage treatment. This range of treatment products provides flexibility to meet specific raw water conditions and are fully scalable to cater for large
population ranges.
These optimised Biwater products have been developed for your needs:
Village supply drinking water treatment plants incorporating its own reservoir –
The Biwater Tower 360 to 2,880 m3/day
especially suitable for rural location
The Bipak Packaged Town drinking water treatment plants manufactured locally 360 to 7,200 m3/day
The Biclear Compact drinking water treatment plant for cities 10,000 to 100,000 m3/day
500 to 8,000 m3/day
The Bicom Compact Sewage treatment plant in single units for towns
Population served 5,000 to 80,000
Membrane Treatment Water Reuse and desalination treatment plants for towns and cities 100 to 100,000 m3/day
Financial Services Bespoke finance arrangement for contracts
Biwater have optimised the treatment plant range in order to provide the key benefits of:
• TREATED WATER AT LOWER COST
• UPTO 50% REDUCTION IN FOOTPRINT WITH MULTIPROCESS MODULES
• REDUCED SITE CIVIL WORKS RESULTS IN LOWER PRICE RISK AND SCHEDULE RISK
• FLEXIBLE CONTRACT FROM DESIGN, SUPPLY WITH SUPERVISION TO FULL TURNKEY
• DELIVERY FROM SIX TO FIFTEEN MONTHS
• LOWER OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
• 100% FINANCE SPREAD UP TO 21 YEARS
Included are the brochures for our standard product range. For further information, please contact your local regional office on +60 3 2011 9700 or email
Products-FarEast@Biwater.com for further information or to request a budget price.
Biwater Modular Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Range
Bicom…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-5
Bipak…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 6-7
Biwater Tower……………………………………………………………………………………..………... 8-9
Biclear……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..10-11
Membrane Treatment……………….…………………………………………………………………..12-13
Financial Services………………………………………………………………………………………….14-15
About Biwater:
Biwater provides water and wastewater treatment solutions for clients across
the World. Since its inception in 1968, Biwater has gained recognition for
innovative approaches aimed at overcoming the World’s most pressing
water-related challenges. Throughout its history, the company has grown to
meet the demands of many water-stressed countries and their burgeoning
populations. It has a successful record of accomplishment, having completed
over 25,000 projects in over 90 countries – financing, consulting, process
engineering, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining and owning
water and wastewater facilities – in both rural and urban environments.
Offices: Calafat, Romania Bicom
Biwater Compact Wastewater

Treatment Plant
Americas Paraquita Bay, Virgin Islands

United States +1 909 599 4129 biwater.inc@biwater.com
Panama +507 282 7317 panama@biwater.com
Nicaragua +505 2252 0707 nicaragua@biwater.com
Europe & Middle East

France +33 478 438 696 france@biwater.com
Turkey +90 212 352 6520 turkey@biwater.com
United Arab Emirates +44 1306 740 740 uae@biwater.com
United Kingdom +44 1306 740 740 uk@biwater.com
Africa
Ghana +233 302782 399 ghana@biwater.com
Morocco +212 537 570 486 morocco@biwater.com
Nigeria +234 703 1667849 nigeria@biwater.com
Sudan +249 155 205607 sudan@biwater.com
Cameroon +44 1306 740 740 cameroon@biwater.com
Asia Pacific
Malaysia +60 3 2011 9700 malaysia@biwater.com
Shahat, Libya
Bicom - Biwater Compact Wastewater Treatment Plant
Introduction:
ProcessDescription: If nutrient removal models are selected, then the outer ring is split to include an
Biwater’s Compact Wastewater Treatment Plant (Bicom) has been developed to anoxic zone, where the screened wastewater is mixed with returned liquid and
provide an economical, simple and reliable method of treatment for wastewater. The The core Bicom system comprises three modular sections: kept constantly mixed without aeration. A denitrification process takes place
sewage treatment is based on the activated sludge process using extended aeration • Raw wastewater pumping system whereby nitrates are reduced to nitrogen gas thus achieving nitrogen consent
and optional denitrification. • Preliminary treatment system levels in the final effluent. The anoxic zone has the added advantage of preventing
• Biological oxidation system sludge floatation in the settlement zone.
The design is standardised on a range of prefabricated factory built modules to
enable rapid onsite installation. Clarified effluent flows over a weir channel and is discharged to a receiving water
1. Raw wastewater pumping system course or, if required, is directed to effluent pumps or for tertiary treatment.
There are seven standard model sizes catering for a population equivalent range of A pump station is constructed to receive influent from the incoming sewer. A fixed bar
5,000 to 80,000. Populations for larger communities are catered for with a coarse screen is installed at the sewer discharge.
combination of standard models. Optional modules
The sewage is lifted to the inlet of an elevated fine screening channel by duty/standby
Specific benefits: There are various optional modules which can be included to the core Bicom
submersible sewage pumps, operating automatically by level control.
system in order to tailor the treatment plant to specific requirements.
• Total wastewater solution
2. Preliminary treatment system
• Consistent high quality effluent that fulfils EU discharge consents
• Designed and built to British / EU / AWWA Standards Preliminary treatment consists of fine screening and grit removal. A rotating
mechanically cleaned fine screen is installed in an elevated steel channel. The screen
• Compact plant reducing footprint
operates on level sensors, and a compacting screw conveyor transfers the screenings to
• Rapid installation with prefabricated factory built and tested modules skips for offsite disposal.
General features: Grit removal is conducted in a conical stainless steel tank, with a central turbine mixer.
Settled grit is air lifted and conveyed into the grit classifier before being discharged into
• Modular approach allows flexibility to achieve the client specific requirements
skips for offsite disposal. Return liquids are directed to the inlet works via pre-treated
• Process selection capable of dealing with varying hydraulic and pollution loads effluent weirs into the Biological Treatment.
• Proven, simple and reliable process elements
• No primary settlement required 3. Biological oxidation system
• Reduced quantity of stable sludge produced with optional sludge treatment units Biological treatment is conducted by the activated sludge process utilising extended
aeration within combined concentric circular tanks, divided into a number of zones.
Bicom is offered across two ranges, Carbonaceous or Nutrient removal models. The The aeration zone is located in the outer ring and provides oxidation of carbonaceous
selection of the model required is based on the sewage characteristics and the material and nitrogen containing compounds. Air is supplied by a duty/standby blower.
required effluent standard with both capable of removing TSS. The Carbonaceous Fine bubble membrane diffusers are used for dispersion and efficient transfer of oxygen
model is primarily designed to biologically reduce BOD and COD, while the Nutrient into the liquid controlled by dissolved oxygen sensors. An optional concentrated Ferric
removal model is designed to also reduce Nitrogen and Phosphorous in the effluent. Chloride solution can be dosed in the inlet of the tank for phosphate precipitation.
Bicom CARBONACEOUS **** The aerated liquid flows into the settlement zone located in the central tank. This is
equipped with a sludge scraper mechanism which directs settled sludge into a central
Model Model Influent Population Installed power Power Nominal
range number* flow equivalent***
BOD
requirement** consumption site area sludge discharge hopper. Duty/standby sludge pumps recycle settled sludge constantly
m3/day up to kg/day kW kWh/m3 m2 into the outer ring. A timer operated motorised valve is provided in the sludge recycle Recommended optional modules
1 Bicom500C 500 5,000 150 48 1.17 750

line to facilitate periodic discharge of surplus sludge into the sludge holding tanks. Other optional modules X
2 Bicom1000C 1,000 10,000 300 65 0.85 1,000
3 Bicom2000C 2,000 20,000 600 84 0.57 1,700 Bicom Typical Flow Schematic
4 Bicom3000C 3,000 30,000 900 105 0.48 2,500
5 Bicom4000C 4,000 40,000 1,200 136 0.48 3,300
6 Bicom6000C 6,000 60,000 1,800 198 0.46 4,200
7 Bicom8000C 8,000 80,000 2,400 243 0.43 5,000
Bicom NUTRIENT **** Wastewater inlet

Model Model Influent Population Installed power Power Nominal
BOD
range number* flow Equivalent*** requirement** consumption site area
m3/day up to kg/day kW kWh/m3 m2
1 Bicom500N 500 5,000 150 63 1.73 750

2 Bicom1000N 1,000 10,000 300 89 1.29 1,000
3 Bicom2000N 2,000 20,000 600 136 1.01 1,700
4 Bicom3000N 3,000 30,000 900 175 0.87 2,500
5 Bicom4000N 4,000 40,000 1,200 221 0.84 3,300
6 Bicom6000N 6,000 60,000 1,800 340 0.85 4,200
Treated water
7 Bicom8000N 8,000 80,000 2,400 414 0.79 5,000 discharge
* Model numbers are based on average flow rates.

** Sizing requirement of the incoming power system
*** Based on 30 g/h/d BOD and 100 l/h/d influent flow
**** Based on core Bicom system
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Bipak
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Bipak 3D Model
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Beroga, Malaysia
Bipak – Biwater Modular Water Treatment Plant
Introduction: Process description: Filter washing is performed using a simultaneous air and wash water regime, in order
to minimise backwash water use. Final treated water will be used for backwashing the
Biwater Modular Water Treatment Plants (Bipak) have been developed to provide The core Bipak system comprise four modular sections:
filter and will be delivered directly to the filter by gravity from a filter backwash /
an economical, simple and reliable method of treatment for drinking water. The • Raw water pumping system
service water elevated storage tank. Air scour is provided by a roots type air blower.
water treatment is based on conventional settling and filtration processes. • Treatment system
• Chemical system 3. Chemical system
The design is standardised on a range of prefabricated and factory built units to • Disinfection system
enable fast installation on site. A stand-alone coagulant system, designed for either powder or liquid as per local
1. Raw water pumping system availability, provides preparation, storage and dosing of the necessary coagulant to
There are six standard model sizes catering for a population equivalent range of the aerator. The dosing pumps have variable speed control to allow for dosing to be
3,600 to 72,000. Populations for larger communities are catered for with a A pump station is constructed to receive raw water. A fixed bar coarse screen is installed at
adjusted to accommodate seasonal changes in raw water quality.
combination of standard models or the Biclear standard range. the inlet to the pumping station. The raw water is lifted to the inlet of the elevated aerator
by duty/standby submersible pumps, operating automatically by level control. 4. Disinfection system
Bipak has been successfully installed in a number of countries and has evolved over
2. Treatment system Filtered water will flow from the rapid gravity filter into the chlorine contact balance
the years to todays advanced modular treatment system.
tank. Hypochlorite solution (post disinfection) will be dosed into the filtered water
Specific benefits: The treatment system module comprises four main interconnecting process sections, namely outlet pipe. A retention time of 30 minutes is provided within the chlorine contact
aeration, flocculation, lamella clarification and rapid gravity filtration. tank. The treated water weirs over into the balance reservoir where optional pH
• Total water treatment solution
Raw water enters the top of a single drop cascade aerator. Aeration removals odour and correction chemical can be added in order to suit the requirements of the distribution
• Meets World Health Organisation drinking water standards system.
carbon dioxide and encourages the oxidation of soluble ferrous and manganese, while also
• Designed and built to British / EU / AWWA Standards facilitating nitrification and other biological processes. At the nape of the aerator, via a
• Compact footprint ideal for small to medium sized communities notched weir, Aluminium sulphate is dosed into the raw water for coagulation. Pre Optional modules
• Rapid installation with prefabricated factory built and tested modules hypochlorite is dosed if required, in the aerator outlet pipe to control growth of slime There are various optional modules which can be included in the core Bipak system in
and algae in the process units. Optional pH correction would be dosed via the aerator order to tailor the treatment plant to specific requirements.
General features: inlet pipe.
• Modular approach allows flexibility to achieve client specific requirements The aerated water passes through a two stage flocculation tank, separated by a
• Reliable and simple operation with minimum maintenance requirements submerged weir. Each flocculation stage is equipped with a variable speed mechanical
• Proven, simple and reliable process elements flocculator, whose speed can be adjusted to accommodate seasonal changes in raw water
quality. Flocculated water is ducted to the lamella clarifier.
Bipak *** Water enters into the lamella clarifier through a number of inlet orifices set in the side
walls, and passes up through inclined lamella tube modules to the suspended clarifier outlet
Model Model
Treated
Population Raw Installed power Power
Balance tank
Nominal troughs. Clarified water is drawn into the outlet troughs over V-notch weirs before flowing
water storage into the rapid gravity filter.
range number equivalent** water requirement* consumption site area
flow (onsite)
m3/hour up to NTU kW kWh/m3 m3 m2 As the water passes through the lamella tubes the flocculated particles settle into the lower
1 Bipak15 15 3,600 120 5.2 0.08 15 500 face of the tubes where their accumulated mass causes the sludge to slide down the tubes
and into the sludge hoppers. These are designed with sloping sides to aid the concentration
2 Bipak30 30 7,200 120 8.8 0.06 30 600
of the sludge at the base of the hopper. Each hopper is equipped with a manually operated
3 Bipak50 50 12,000 120 12.3 0.06 50 700 desludging valve. The sludge is drawn out by the hydrostatic level in the tank and
4 Bipak75 75 18,000 120 17.0 0.05 75 1,000 discharges by gravity to appropriate disposal.
5 Bipak150 150 36,000 120 22.6 0.05 150 1,200 Rapid Gravity Filtration is a physical process for separating the small amount of
6 Bipak300 300 72,000 120 35.4 0.04 300 1,800 flocculated particles that may be carried over from the lamella clarifier. The filter is
configured as a down flow, open, rapid gravity type operating at a constant rate and
* Sizing requirement of the incoming power system level. The filter will be charged with a single layer of silica sand supported by a layer of
** Based on 100 litres per head treated water flow and 24 hour run-time Recommended optional modules
gravel. The underdrain system comprises nozzles set in the floor.
*** Based on core Bipak system Other optional modules X
Bipak Typical Flow Schematic

Filter backwash / service
water tank Sludge to drain
Treatment
building
Raw water
inlet
Bipak
For distribution
Chlorine contact /
Balance reservoir
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Offices:
Niger State, Nigeria Biwater Tower
Biwater Treatment Plant
Niger State, Nigeria

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Niger State, Nigeria

Biwater Tower Treatment Plant
Introduction Processdescription: * Chemical systems are provided in a 40 foot container, fitted with solar panels
The Biwater Tower is a unique treatment system, for either surface or ground raw The core Biwater Tower system comprises of three modular sections: and battery for local on-site power
water and designed to provide drinking water fully in compliance with World Health • Raw water pumping station
Organisation requirements. • Treatment tower Optional modules
The Biwater Tower combines elevated water storage with a modular water treatment • Chemical system There are various optional modules which can be included to the core Biwater
plant. It uses conventional lamella sedimentation and filtration technology in an Tower system in order to tailor the treatment plant to specific requirements.
energy efficient system that requires the minimum of space allocation and with 1. Raw water pumping station
simple valve operation. A pump station is constructed to provide raw water. The standard design provides for a
Pontoon type intake or a borehole intake. Both types have upstream course screening
The Biwater Tower is suitable for both rural and urban environments, particularly in
facilities. The untreated raw water is pumped from source by an electrical, diesel or petrol
locations where efficient use of space and energy is required. Each Biwater Tower is
engine driven pump.
prefabricated, often locally, in sections to allow for ease of transportation and rapid
erection at the site. The raw water is pumped through the treatment tower to the elevated storage reservoir,
therefore requiring only the raw water pump lift for the entire treatment plant operation
The simple and comprehensive operating instructions, which follow general
and to provide sufficient pressure for local treated water distribution.
waterworks procedures, will enable the plant to produce a good quality disinfected
water in a wide variety of circumstances. 2. Treatment tower
With a range of four unit sizes, populations of between 3,450 – 27,600 can be After chemical dosing is applied, the water travels up the tower under pressure into one
served by one Biwater Tower. Larger communities can be served by multiple unit of three upflow lamella sedimentation tanks, one above the other, in the body of the
installations. tower. These are connected in parallel and designed to allow the settled sludge to be
removed from each section independently.
Specific benefits
After the sedimentation stage, water flows down to the pressure sand filter at the base
• Total water treatment solution Recommended optional modules
of the tower. The single grade filter media is supported on a lateral underdrain system
• Meets World Health Organisation drinking water standards which ensures even collection of the filtrate and even distribution of the backwash water. Other optional modules
• Simplicity of operation and maintenance
• Compact footprint ideal for small to medium sized communities After filtration the water passes up to the storage reservoir, ready for distribution to the Cleaning the plant
Community.
• Rapid installation with prefabricated factory built and tested modules The only operational procedure required is the periodical draining of the sludge
3. Chemical system from the lamella sedimentation chambers and cleaning of the pressure filter by
General features The source water is chemically treated using electrical chemical metering pumps, powered backwashing with clean water. Operation of a simple valving, at ground-level,
• Modular approach allows flexibility to achieve client specific requirements by a solar panel and battery system, with alum to flocculate the fine particles before reverses the flow of water and initiates this process. The period between
• Reliable and robust process treatment selection settlement and filtration and chlorine for disinfection.* backwashes depends on the quality of raw water, but is normally every few days.
• Ease of transportation The standard chemicals for the plant are aluminium sulphate (alum), and sodium The sedimentation tanks must also be desludged every few days, depending on
• Innovative, proven and versatile water treatment system hypochlorite (chloros) or dissolved bleaching powder. Other chemicals and extra dosers the raw water quality. This is done by simply opening a valve at ground-level.
• Designed and built to British / EU / AWWA Standards are available as optional extras if required. Provision must be made to take all discharges to a suitable disposal point.
Biwater Tower types

Biwater Tower typical flow schematic
The Biwater Tower is designed for both borehole and surface waters, with different
types offered for each application.
The Biwater Tower is supported
Storage
Types* Description by a prefabricated foundation Reservoir
which is cast into a simple Storage
Type 1 Full treatment with treated water storage
concrete base, a system that Reservoir
Type 2 Without sedimentation with treated water storage requires only limited site
preparation. The accurate
• Some waters may not require sedimentation. These sections can be used to provide additional chemical reaction time prior to prefabrication of the tower
filtration
sections ensures that all
alignments are carried out 2. Treatment Treatment
Biwater Tower model range *** before erection commences. Tower Tower
Treated Power Storage
Model Model Population Raw Installed power Nominal A complete set of valves and
water consumption Reservoir
range number
flow
Equivalent** water requirement*
**** Capacity
site area prefabricated pipework is
provided leaving only simple
m3/hr up to NTU kW kWh/m3 Hours m2 Chemical
pipe connections to be made at container
1 Bitower15 15 3,450 120 2.7 0.151 8.0 300 site.
2 Bitower30 30 6,900 120 5.6 0.146 8.0 350
3 Bitower65 65 14,950 120 10.8 0.149 8.0 400 1. Raw water 3. Chemical
pumping station container
4 Bitower120 120 27,600 120 20.0 0.156 4.0 400
** Sizing requirement of the incoming power system, including raw water pumps (Note – diesel driven raw water pumps reduce this)
** Based on 100 litres per person daily consumption and 23 hour run-time Standby power generation
*** Based on core Biwater Tower system Containerised (optional)
**** Based on Raw water pumps being located 120m from site
About Biwater:
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Offices:
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Biwater Modular Treatment Plant
Biclear 100 3D model cut through ©
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Biwater panel tanks

Biclear © – Biwater Modular Treatment Plant
Introduction: Process description: The DAF/RGF units are located in the annular ring
The Biwater Modular Treatment Plant (Biclear) has been developed to provide an The Biclear is a modular water treatment plant incorporating four conventional around the central tank and are segmented into a
economic, simple and reliable method of treatment for drinking water. The treatment zones. Within each zone, pre-fabricated components are installed within a number of discrete units.
treatment is based on conventional treatment processes. number of coated steel panel tanks.
Water enters the DAF zone via a drop box that
The design is modularised with a range of standard components to enable fast Other ancillary elements not described below, such as intake, chlorine directs flow to a riser channel, where it contacts
installation on site. The treatment plant produces potable water quality or can be contact/balance tank and treated water pumps can form part of the supply scope for with an air saturated recycle stream. When
used as a cost effective alternative pre-treatment modular solution for seawater a full turnkey project and are available as bespoke designs with multiple modular released, at reduced pressure, this air saturated
desalination. configuration. stream results in the formation of microbubbles
There are five standard model sizes catering for populations from 100,000 to that “sweep” up fine neutrally buoyant and
1 million. Populations for larger communities are catered for with multiple models. 1. Flocculation zone colloidal material to the surface of the flotation
Chemically coagulated raw water enters the centre of the Biclear module through a zone for subsequent hydraulic descumming.
General features: diffuser drum to provide even distribution across a flocculation zone which is sized for
25 minutes retention. Optional polyelectrolyte can be dosed at this point. The water leaves the DAF zone via an under baffle
The Biclear modular treatment plant provides: and into the RGF distribution pipe. DAF saturator
The flocculation zone is equipped with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) driven picket
• Reliable and simple operation with minimum maintenance requirements fence type mixers with speed proportional to energy input, allowing controlled floc
4. Rapid Gravity Filtration (RGF) zone
• Robust, efficient process maintaining treated water quality and throughput growth depending on changes in quality of the raw water and seasonal variations.
The final zones of the module comprises a single media Rapid Gravity Filter (RGF)
across a broad range of raw water characteristics
with a bed of silica sand on a gravel support layer. The low profile lateral
2. Lamella clarification zone
• Steel, ductile iron, concrete or other suitable construction material underdrain system is equipped to facilitate combined air and water backwashes.
The water from the flocculation zone flows through The filters operate on the constant flow, constant level principle with the head
• Rapid installation – delivery of sub-assemblies to any location
submerged orifices and directly to a clarifier equipped manipulated by an outlet control valve in order to operate the unit at a fixed
• Scalable and multiple modules permit limitless plant size with inclined settling tubes. As the water rises up through water level up until the point where the media requires backwashing.
the tubes, flocculated particles settle to the bottom face
• Lamella tube clarifiers to reduce footprint
of the tube. Settled sludge consolidates and slides down
Optional modules
• Dissolved air flotation chambers for finer settlement and algal removal the tube to the base where it consolidates further.
There are various modules that can be incorporated into the standard Biclear
• Meets World Health Organisation water quality standards from surface water The base of the clarifier is equipped with a hydrostatic system in order to tailor the treatment plant for specific raw water conditions or
sources sludge withdrawal arrangement utilising perforated pipes. customer requirements.
This covers the floor area of the clarification and
Biclear*** flocculation zone and incorporates a set of automatic
valves to provide control. The sludge is ejected from the
Installed piped system under the hydrostatic head of the water.
Treated Population Raw Power Nominal
Model power
Model No water flow equivalent** Water consumption site area Clarified water is then routed to the DAF/RGF units via
range requirement*
m3/hour up to NTU kW kWh/m3 m2 lateral and radial launders. Inlet penstocks control the
discharge of the clarified water to the hydrostatically
1 Biclear10 417 100,000 1,000 57.7 0.05 1,650
connected DAF/RGF unit, allowing for a single DAF/RGF
2 Biclear20 833 200,000 1,000 100.5 0.04 2,045 unit to be isolated when performing a backwashing
3 Biclear30 1,250 300,000 1,000 145.3 0.04 2,350 sequence. Lamella tubes
4 Biclear50 2,083 500,000 1,000 180.9 0.04 3,640

5 Biclear100 4,167 1,000,000 1,000 288.3 0.04 5,320 3. Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) zone
* Sizing requirement of the incoming power system The Biclear benefits from the provision of a Dissolved Air Flotation process, which
** Based on 100 liters per person daily consumption provides the ability to further reduce the turbidity of the clarified water entering the Recommended optional modules
*** Based on standard Biclear system RGF and thereby increase the filter run time. Other optional modules 
Patent pending Biclear system
Biclear100 3D model © © Biclear zones ©

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Ground Water Reliability Improvement Project (GRIP), California

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Desalination and Water Reuse
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Chino Desalter Phase II, California

Biwater Membrane Treatment
Desalination and Water Reuse
Introduction Desalination by Reverse Osmosis Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration
Biwater is a world leader in providing customised membrane treatment for Desalination is the removal of salts and ionic species from water. Biwater has MF and UF are pressure driven membrane processes that are used to remove
desalination and water reuse. been building reverse osmosis systems since the late 70’s, installing one plant 59 solids from water. Ultrafiltration membranes are slightly “tighter” with a pore size
MLD (15.6 MGD) in Saudi Arabia in 1978 which represented 10% of the world’s in the range of 0.001 to 0.1 micron whereas MF membranes have a pore size
Our in-house applications, engineering and systems design expertise provides range of 0.1 to 1 micron.
reverse osmosis capacity. Since then, Biwater have continued to build many
safe, efficient and reliable systems that today’s water managers demand.
reverse osmosis plants around the World. Consequently, both types of membranes are capable of removing bacteria and
Biwater are unique amongst major membrane treatment plant builders as we cryptosporidium oocysts with ultrafiltration membranes having the additional
Our custom Reverse Osmosis systems are designed specifically for the
combine our vast knowledge of water and sewage treatment. Biwater are then capability of removing virus. UF and MF is also used as a pretreatment stage
application and will comply with any client specifications or Biwater’s
able to propose the plant to best meet your needs. before reverse osmosis plants. Biwater has experience with both pressurised and
recommended specification.
Biwater Service engineers are available for technical support to ensure that your immersed MF/UF systems..
system is always operating and producing water as designed and built. Key Factors in Designing a Reverse Osmosis Plant:
Biwater’s Open Platform Ultrafiltration System
• Desired Product Capacity
Advantages of Membrane Processes Biwater’s Open Platform rack system is designed to accommodate a variety of
• Feed Water Quality and Temperature
different ultrafiltration modules providing an open market for membrane
• Versatile for a wide variety of applications including: Product Water Quality Requirement
• selection and replacement.
o Filtration • Power cost
o Softening • Plant availability required
Disinfection
Location
o
•
Organics removal
Raw water intake location and type
o
•
o Desalination
• Wastewater / concentrate disposal limitations
• Reliable and simple operation with
minimum maintenance requirements Water Reuse – Advanced Water Purification
• Proven design
Advanced water purification systems, incorporating membrane treatment
• Robust and efficient process technologies, are increasingly being used to develop new indirect and direct
• Modular design for overseas transportation potable reuse plants that can treat and reuse wastewater for potable
consumption.
• Rapid installation
• Small footprint Biwater has supplied membrane systems to some of the World’s leading
• A range of units suitable for varying requirements advanced water purification facilities from Changi NEWater, Singapore to Orange Supporting Systems and Equipment
County, California.
• Exceeds conventional filtration process performance as the treatment Biwater also provides many of the supporting systems and equipment for its
process creates a physical barrier between the contaminants in the feed membrane systems including:
water and the treated water. A Typical Advanced Water Purification Process • Auto-strainers
• Systems are suitable for small facilities including residential neighborhoods, • Advanced Oxidation/Ultraviolet
discretely blended into the surrounding area
• Chemical Dosing Systems
Free Chlorine Coagulation Ultrafiltration
• Cartridge Filtration
Disinfection
Wastewater • Clean-In-Place Systems
Secondary
Effluent • Backwash Systems
• Plant Control Systems and Integration
Service and Maintenance

Advanced Reverse Osmosis
Oxidation (RO)
Biwater’s qualified field service personnel can assist the Owner’s operators via
Process phone support or on-site calls 24/7. Biwater can provide custom programs for:
Testing
• Operation and Maintenance services
• Supervision and Training
Pico Rivera, Southern California Daytona Beach, Florida
Altamonte Springs, Florida San Antonio, Texas Skid assemblies ready for delivery Paraquita Bay, Virgin Islands Changi, Singapore
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the world. Since its inception in 1968, Biwater has gained recognition for
innovative approaches aimed at overcoming the world’s most pressing
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Biwater Financial Services
Introduction: Financial Services: 3. A complete Biwater package includes:

Biwater’s international presence and 40 years of experience in financing water Biwater arranges project and export finance packages according to client requirements to • Biwater has financed individual contracts in excess of $1 billion, so no project is
and wastewater infrastructure projects globally facilitates access to a wide range fund vital short and long-term water and wastewater infrastructure works. too large
of financiers including commercial banks, donor agencies, export credit agencies, Such funding typically requires insurance or other guarantees with the backing of an • Plant and equipment to the specification of the purchaser or Biwater standard
development banks, bilateral and multi-lateral Institutions, which enable us to export credit agency. Water and sanitation projects that successfully qualify for project • Detailed specifications and drawings for the civil works for the plant
provide the optimal finance package, turning aspiration into reality. finance packages benefit from being able to eliminate major risks (i.e. political, • Operator training and operations for the plant, and/or Biwater will undertake a
performance, commercial, technical, etc.), while also being able to gain access to attractive routine maintenance contract
As specialists in financing projects, we pride ourselves in arranging long-term, capital at low interest rates. In most cases, Biwater is able to arrange 100% finance • Arrange the funding for a complete water supply scheme including dams,
low-cost financial solutions for water infrastructure projects of any size or scope, packages, relieving the Client of the need to provide upfront funding from their own reservoirs, distribution and billing systems, and for wastewater, a complete
with the expertise to fund all phases of a project: budgets. sewerage system, pumping stations, treatment plant, biogas, and sludge drying
• Development and design phase Biwater’s competitive export finance for the public and private sector includes: units
• Construction phase • Flexible finance for smaller contracts Financed projects spanning the globe:
• Operation and maintenance phase • Equipment supply, infrastructure and funding
Biwater has arranged or funded Export finance loans totalling over $2 billion in the
• Complete Biwater treatment works including construction following countries:
Biwater has put together over 40 financing packages for projects across the
world. Increasingly, such transactions demand evidence of sustainable economic • Malaysian Rural Water Supply Scheme, Malaysia
benefit and compliance with exacting environmental and social standards. 1. Flexible finance for smaller contracts • Kwara State Rural Water Supply Scheme, Nigeria
• Niger State Rural Water Supply Scheme Phase I & II, Nigeria
Governments and commercial lenders alike are acutely sensitive to compliance • Minimum contract value $250,000 (equivalent) can comprise a number of small
package plants of lesser individual • Urban Water Supply Schemes, Dominican Republic
and risk mitigation requirements for large-scale infrastructure projects; Biwater’s
Finance available for up to 85% of the contract value • Omdurman Water Supply and Optimisation Scheme, Sudan
reputation and proven due diligence provide the reassurance these lenders seek. •
• Tamale Water Supply and Optimisation Project, Ghana
• Finance can be in domestic currency or a number of international currencies depending
Biwater’s undisputed technical quality and compliance with the highest ethical upon the buyer’s and suppliers’ preferences and availability • Puerto Vallarta Planta Norte Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mexico
and environmental standards are invaluable in gaining the endorsement of • Finance term between 2 and 5 years • Antofagasta Water Supply and Sewage Treatment Concession, Chile
commercial lenders and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the • Water and Sewage Improvement Scheme, British Virgin Islands
• Interest rates are available at fixed or floating rates
World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), as well as overseas • Laguna Alta Water Treatment Plant, Panama
• Simple loan documentation
government aid organisations and export credit agencies such as the British • Erbil and Sulaimani Water and Wastewater Project, Kurdistan, Iraq
Government’s UK Export Finance (UKEF) department.
2. Equipment supply, infrastructure and funding International recognition:
The funding packages we arrange include:
• Biwater’s international operations enable it to arrange finance for both small package
Biwater’s financing initiatives have over many years been internationally acclaimed,
• Export Credit finance with long-term repayment periods up to 18 years plants and equipment for major infrastructure in the water and wastewater sector
with a number of awards from “Trade Finance Deal of the Year in 2008 for its
(include buyer credit, supplier credit and line of credit) Currently Biwater can supply equipment and arrange finance from the United Kingdom,
• innovative funding structure”, and a highly commended award at the 2010 Global
• Direct Lending Export Credit with long-term fixed rates of interest United States, China, The Netherlands, Turkey, South Africa and Malaysia Water Intelligence Water Awards.
• Downpayment financing • Selection is based on customer preference and the most competitive cost of finance
The Group’s success in delivering bespoke financial, engineering, technical and
• Capital markets and infrastructure bonds • Finance terms for major infrastructure can extend up to 18 years following operational solutions across the globe was recognised at the 2016 Global Water
• Project Finance commissioning of the facilities, e.g. 21 years inclusive of a typical three construction Awards, noting that Biwater’s “export finance connections and in-house negotiating
period skills have enabled it to carve out a unique role as a deal broker”.
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Grant funding and concessional finance
• Equity investment
The contracts that can result from such finance arrangements include:
• Design, Finance, Build, Operate (DFBO)
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
• Build, Own, Operate, Transfer (BOOT)
• Build, Own, Operate (BOO)
• Design, Bid, Build (DBB)
• Design, Build, Operate (DBO)
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Operation and maintenance (O&M)
• Concession
• Water company ownership
Our in-house project finance experts facilitate funding arrangements to deliver

appropriate financial solutions that support water infrastructure projects of any
size or scope.
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