Troubleshooting a RO system operation failure in Gas Power plant
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System Spec
Year
2019
Industry
Industrial Water & Steam
Problem
• Sudden performance collapse: 13→7.5 m³/h in 48-72 hours • Abnormal hydraulic behavior: ΔP = 10.5 bar, Inter-stage pressure anomaly • Evidence of catastrophic event: Air entrainment, possible water hammer • Suspected instrumentation issues: Missing/bypassed pressure transmitters
Consulting services
✓ Root cause investigation revealing air lock/mechanical failure after multiple previously occurred fouling ✓ Enhanced monitoring and cleaning protocol with manual verification points ✓ Chemical program optimization: Antiscalant type/dose adjustment and Reliable chlorination/dechlorination system implementation ✓ Emergency response SOP development with clear escalation matrix ✓ Recommendation for immediate PLC logic review and Pressure Transmitters installation ✓ Forensic analysis protocol for removed membranes ✓ Training program for proper startup/shutdown procedures, daily monitoring, and condition-badsed CIPs