Using GE s Water & Process Technologies asset performance management solution, the Region of Peel, Ontario, Canada, optimized the timing of its system upgrade with new membranes t...
Using GE s Water & Process Technologies asset performance management solution, the Region of Peel, Ontario, Canada, optimized the timing of its system upgrade with new membranes to ensure continued drinking water safety and reliability for its residents. At the same time, a unique membrane cassette refurbishment program will ultimately save the Lakeview Water Treatment Plant (WTP over USD1.5 million while minimizing environmental impact. Working together, Water & Process Technologies and the Region of Peel determined the optimal replacement timing for membranes in each section of the plant using the InSight asset performance management (APM platform. Armed with the data generated from InSight, which identified the remaining useful life of its membranes plantwide, the Region of Peel decided to upgrade the Lakeview plant to the latest ZeeWeed 1000 ultrafiltration membrane technology in two phases and will subsequently improve membrane permeability and generate additional energy savings, both of which enable the plant to meet its expected life cycle costs and performance targets. InSight s analytical capabilities were a key factor in helping to determine the optimal replacement program. By monitoring and trending key performance indicators, InSight showed which trains were nearing replacement. Using this data, Water & Process Technologies helped the Region of Peel maximize the lifespan of its membranes by ensuring they were not replaced too early avoiding unnecessary spending or too late risking water quality and the safety of its residents.