An investment in drinking water and wastewater systems is undertaken to protect public health and the environment. The decision to move ahead on a capital project is one that should not be taken lightly. Whether you are designing a new facility or upgrading an older site, any capital investment, should include the implementation of measures to protect that capital investment. The most effective way to protect an equipment purchase is to follow manufacturer-recommended maintenance and service procedures and schedules. Download our Checklist using the form on this page to keep your equipment in tip top shape.
An equipment purchase is effectively the start of a long relationship between the purchasing company and manufacturer, going well beyond the installation, start-up and commissioning of a system. As a result, it’s important to focus on the service and maintenance a manufacturer offers throughout the life of the equipment. A simple review of the service offerings will help ensure a partnership with a manufacturer that understands what is required to effectively support their system.
Water and wastewater system operators play an important role in ensuring reliable water and wastewater equipment performance. Proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment equipment depends largely on the operators and the training they’ve received to support the equipment. Equipment-specific training from a manufacturer at start-up and routinely throughout the life of the equipment is important, especially given the high turnover rate of trained and experienced operators at water and wastewater treatment facilities.
From an operation and maintenance perspective, some of the common deficiencies affecting the ability to follow manufacturer-recommended procedures and schedules include:
Your electrolytic system is designed to be rugged and dependable, so make sure you protect your investment with OEM parts. Counterfeit and non-OEM components will not only nullify your warranty but will cause you to lose your IMO certification—adding a safety risk that no one in this industry can afford to take.
Don’t be deceived by look-a-likes. Many items offered in today’s marketplace ‘appear’ to be exact copies of certified OEM parts, so much so that an unsuspecting purchasing agent may not question their authenticity. Furthermore, many of these knockoffs are advertised as ‘same as original’ or ‘meets OEM standards’. However, the use of counterfeit parts could lead to operational equipment changes, premature breakdowns, and non-compliant effluent discharge values. The use of non-OEM parts can also result in potential fines and poor environmental-impact reviews if the equipment is outside the type certified or approved design. These are some of the potential consequences that mindful customers should not risk.
Meet De Nora’s global service and support team. Our aftermarket team is comprised of highly skilled technicians certified for working offshore—a differentiator that matters. Our experts have built many OMNIPURE systems over the course of several years, prior to servicing them. In short, we know our components and the regulations inside and out. There’s a lot we can do beyond supplying OEM replacement parts. Do you need help with implementing your annual refurbishment program? Is your system aging or having a particularly troublesome issue? Does your maintenance staff need a refresher course or other training? Do you need us to service a remote or difficult to reach location? Look no further than De Nora’s global aftermarket team for the best advice and product knowledge.
Do you have an older OMNIPURE system? Let us refurbish your system and get it working like new. Our certified technicians can upgrade your system to the most recent version, test and certify it, and extend your warranty. Our upgrade program applies to any model in the field, regardless of age. Learn more.
About our Experts
Dana Casbeer, our OMNIPURE Product Line Manager, has been with De Nora for almost a quarter of a century. A native of Houston, TX, he has an extensive background as a Mechanical Engineer installing, maintaining, and servicing offshore electrolytic systems for both offshore and marine customers. Follow him on LinkedIn to keep informed about the latest information for OMNIPURE.
Expert Interview with Bill Stimeling
According to the company’s website, American Water (AW) has been maintaining high-water-quality standards, dependable service, and finding ways to do it better since 1986. The country’s largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility company, AW serves the needs of 16 million customers in more than 1,600 communities across the United States. Arizona American Water, a wholly-owned subsidiary of America Water, is the largest investor-owned utility in Arizona, serving a population of approximately 350,000 in northwest Phoenix.
Biodiesel is created through a transesterification reaction, a process in which vegetable oil is reacted in excess of methyl alcohol in the presence of an alkaline catalyst.
Investing in drinking water and wastewater systems is an essential step in protecting both public health and the environment. Yet, given the recent economic climate, making the decision to move forward on any capital project is one that involves a great deal of planning and consideration. Two key factors that should always be considered are cost and reliability.
Investing in drinking water and wastewater systems is an essential step in protecting both public health and the environment. Yet, given the recent economic climate, making the decision to move forward on any capital project is one that involves a great deal of planning and consideration. Two key factors that should always be considered are cost and reliability.
Why Ozone?
A powerful oxidant with fast reaction time, no added chemicals, and the ability to reduce disinfection byproducts, ozone is an appealing and growing option for the treatment of water and wastewater treatment in industrial settings.
As concerns mount regarding the safety and security of using chlorine gas for water disinfection, the use of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) to create oxidants for water and wastewater treatment has quickly become considered the safer alternative.
