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    Ecosystems International

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    Indonesia51-200 employees
    Flat Sheet Microfiltration Units · Hollow Fiber MF Systems · Ceramic Microfiltration Modules +80 more
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    PT Ecosystems International (PT ESI) was established at Jakarta on 21st November 2006. We are an industrial effluent treatment systems integrator specializing in electrocoagulation (EC), a unique waste water treatment profile. PT ESI has capabilities in designing complete waste water treatment solutions by combining various effluent treatment systems such as the electro-coagulation, biological, chemical processes and membrane filtration, offering its customers a wide and comprehensive range of solutions, tailored to suit their various needs – ranging from basic effluent treatment for discharge to effluent recycling for water reuse. The Company is experienced in handling the design, engineering, procurement, construction and operation of new Effluent Treatment Plants (“ETP”) and possesses expertise in retrofitting existing ETP to increase the flow rate and treatment capability without any major infrastructure increase PT ESI is also a premier waste water treatment service company specializing in handling waste water generated from Exploration (Drilling) and Produced Water. Customers in Indonesia include major Oil & Gas companies such as Pertamina, Exxon, Chevron, Petro-China and Medco. Operations in Indonesia are provided by both mobile and fixed units. At drill sites where waste-water recycling is required, PT ESI supplement these treatment units with skid mounted mobile Reverse Osmosis systems. The technologies and solutions employed by PT ESI are developed in-house and examples of these are its proprietary Trident™ Electro Contaminant Removal (“ECR”) system, the Stage Contaminant Removal (“SCR”) process and Mobile On-Site Waste-Water Treatment (“OWT”) units

    Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
    Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
    Multi-media Filtration (MMF) Systems
    +63 more
    agriculture
    manufacturing
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    Brine Consulting

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    Netherlands1-50 employees
    Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) · Atmospheric Evaporator · Spray Evaporator +130 more
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    BRINE CONSULTING delivers senior-level strategy, technical design, and actionable insight across the full lifecycle of water-related challenges. We support clients with advisory and due diligence, advanced brine management and resource recovery, industrial and municipal water reuse, and MLD/ZLD systems. Our team also leads ESG and climate-resilience strategy, innovation scouting, and international development and PPP advisory. With deep specialization in desalination, brine valorization, circular economy models, and high-impact infrastructure, we help organizations turn water and waste streams into opportunities, providing clear thinking, rapid delivery, and solutions built for real-world results.

    Activated Carbon Filtration
    Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
    Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
    +85 more
    manufacturing
    energy-production
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    Devram International

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    India1-50 employees
    Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filters · Fixed Bed Activated Carbon Adsorbers · Powdered MOF Adsorbent Systems +19 more
    apac · mea

    DEVRAM INTERNATIONAL, headquartered in Surat, India, is a pioneering enterprise specializing in Snow and Rainwater Management with advanced contamination reduction abilities for storage and artificial groundwater recharge. Established as the commercial wing of Shree Someshwar Education Trust (SSET), DEVRAM INTERNATIONAL is driven by a mission to provide tech-enabled, nature-based solutions that address the world’s most pressing water and climate challenges. The company’s work integrates Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles and contributes across the source-to-sea water management cycle, ensuring holistic restoration of the global water cycle. Its innovative portfolio includes rainwater harvesting systems, stormwater management, aquifer recharge, artificial glaciers, desert trenches, rooftop water filtration, and green infrastructure models. These interventions directly reduce salinity in soils and aquifers, restore ecological balance, and enhance resilience to droughts, floods, and climate change. As the commercial promoter of the Global Rainwater Management Program (GRMP), DEVRAM INTERNATIONAL advances the vision of GRMP as a Global Common Minimum Program (GCMP) for nations and international bodies. GRMP demonstrates how rainwater and snowwater retention can restore entire natural cycles, while delivering unmatched benefits across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Alignment with the SDGs • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): By reducing soil salinity, supporting organic farming, and ensuring water availability for agriculture, GRMP safeguards food security. • SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation): DEVRAM’s recharge structures and contamination reduction technologies guarantee safe, sustainable drinking water for communities. • SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy): By reducing dependency on energy-intensive desalination, GRMP lowers national energy bills and improves hydropower capacity. • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure): DEVRAM integrates nature-based water infrastructure with industrial operations, reducing OPEX and water footprints. • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities): Through stormwater management and aquifer recharge, GRMP mitigates urban flooding and secures municipal supplies. • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production): Promotes a circular water economy, reusing wastewater, biogas from organic waste, and aligning with industrial CSR. • SDG 13 (Climate Action): By lowering GHG emissions and cooling local climates through water cycle restoration, GRMP strengthens resilience to global warming. • SDG 14 (Life Below Water): Free-flowing rivers, improved aquaculture, and reduced dam-related aquatic pollution support marine and freshwater ecosystems. • SDG 15 (Life on Land): DEVRAM’s interventions restore wetlands, mangroves, peatlands, and biodiversity-rich ecosystems, addressing land degradation. • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): The company actively collaborates with UN agencies, governments, World Bank programs, and private investors to scale GRMP globally. Founders and Leadership Dhaval Pandya, Co-Founder of DEVRAM INTERNATIONAL and CEO of SSET, is a globally recognized sustainability leader. He co-developed the Global Rainwater Management Program (GRMP), recognized by the United Nations Global Water Partnership (GWP) and the Government of India. As a Technical Committee Member (WRD03) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), he contributes to national water policy frameworks. His work is featured in UNCCD IWRM Action Hub and global forums like COP, Stockholm World Water Week, and World Bank SDG reviews. Manalika Pandya, Co-Founder, plays a critical role in embedding social, gender, and educational dimensions into GRMP. Her focus on women empowerment, local capacity building, and community-driven adoption ensures the program’s sustainability at the grassroots. Impact and Recognition DEVRAM INTERNATIONAL has piloted groundbreaking projects such as: Kawas Village (Gujarat, India): A GRMP model village achieving self-reliance in water, organic farming, and biogas, while resolving conflicts with industries. Delhi’s Water Paradox (Figshare Study): Shows how GRMP can solve megacity water crises without costly desalination or dams. GSECL Surat Project: Demonstrates reduced industrial water costs through GRMP recharge planning, aligning profitability with SDG and ESG goals. These projects show GRMP’s potential to reduce industrial and municipal water supply costs by up 60%, avoid massive investments in desalination and dams, and enable nations to achieve water sovereignty. Core Competencies • Rainwater & Snowwater Harvesting • Artificial Groundwater Recharge & Salinity Reduction • Stormwater Management & Urban Flood Control • Transboundary Water Cooperation • IWRM & Source-to-Sea Water Governance • AI-Enabled Hydrological Modelling & Policy Analytics • Environmental Services Restoration (Wetlands, Mangroves, Peatlands) • Circular Economy.

    Activated Carbon Filtration
    Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filters
    Multi-media Filtration (MMF) Systems
    +25 more
    manufacturing
    utilities
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    Hainan Litree Water Purification Technology Industry Co., Ltd.

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    China200+ employees
    Tubular Ultrafiltration Units · Hollow Fiber UF Modules · Flat Sheet UF Membranes +17 more
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    Litree: Pioneering Ultrafiltration for a Water-Secure World Founded in 1992, Litree has dedicated 30+ years to redefining water purification through ultrafiltration (UF) membrane technology—our core expertise and passion立升(Litree). As a global high-tech enterprise rooted in independent innovation, we’ve evolved from a membrane R&D startup to one of the world’s leading water problem solvers, with over 146 core patents and state-of-the-art manufacturing hubs in Haikou and Suzhou, China立升(Litree). Our signature hollow fiber UF membranes are engineered to deliver unmatched performance: 0.01μm precision removes 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and contaminants while preserving essential minerals—striking the perfect balance between purity and health立升(Litree). This technology powers our diverse solutions, from residential whole-house systems to large-scale municipal projects and industrial wastewater treatment, all designed for sustainability and cost-efficiency. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to making safe water accessible. We’ve completed projects serving 50,000+ residents with centralized purification systems that cut construction costs and footprint by 50% compared to traditional setups—proof that advanced technology can also be affordable. Today, our solutions reach 60+ countries, supporting 3,000+ industrial clients and millions of households worldwide. At Litree, water isn’t just our business—it’s our mission. We believe every drop matters, and we’ll keep pushing boundaries to create a future where clean, safe water is a universal right, not a privilege

    Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
    Membrane Filtration Technologies
    pH Adjustment and Neutralization
    +64 more
    agriculture
    manufacturing
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    RCI Aquatech

    Verified
    India1-50 employees
    Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) · Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) · Atmospheric Evaporator +76 more
    apac · europe · latam +1 more
    1 case studies

    Founded in 2009, formerly known as Red Circle Industries (RCI), RCI Aquatech creates custom wastewater solutions based on end users’ requirements, which allow for optimally chosen components resulting in a solution that meets or exceeds customer needs. RCI Aquatech’s wastewater treatment systems combine necessary process technologies to reach required state and federal discharge limits and comply with local regulations. Our systems focus on removal of pollutants such as heavy metals, greases, suspended solids, oils, high salt content, toxic compounds, phosphates and more. Using chemical-physical treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation), biological treatment (aerobic and anaerobic) and wet chemical oxidation (persistent or toxic organics). Our expertise comprises the following technologies:  Filtration & softening systems  Physicochemical treatment (coagulation-flocculation)  Membrane filtration (UF & RO)  Ion exchange  Chemical oxidation  Biological treatment  Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system

    Activated Carbon Filtration
    Microfiltration (MF) Systems
    Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
    +52 more
    manufacturing
    chemicals-pharmaceuticals
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    EC Solutions

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    United Arab Emiratesfreelance
    Conventional EC
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    EC Solutions is a specialized consultancy focused on electrochemical technologies for water and wastewater treatment. We believe electrochemical processes, and electrocoagulation in particular, are among the most promising technologies in the water sector today. As a rule of thumb, anything that can be treated with conventional coagulation–flocculation can be pretreated with electrocoagulation, without adding chemicals. That means less chemical handling, lower sludge complexity, and more controllable treatment outcomes. We help industries evaluate, pilot, and implement electrocoagulation as a robust pretreatment or core process for color removal, heavy metals, TSS, emulsified oils, and complex industrial effluents. If you’re dealing with a difficult water challenge and want a cleaner, smarter alternative to chemical treatment, EC Solutions is built for that.

    Greywater Recycling Systems
    Industrial Process Water Reuse
    Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants
    +2 more
    manufacturing
    food-beverage
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    KEE Process

    United Kingdom

    Started in 1955, KEE design, manufacture, supply, install, commission and service off mains drainage products, including pumps and pumping equipment, septic tanks and sewage treatment plant products. KEE also offer full evaluation and design through their nationwide servicing team, offering fully integrated plant operation, an out-of-hours call centre, treatment plant refurbishment, upgrades and plant hire. KEE’s expertise in design, manufacture, servicing, refurbishment, maintenance and operation of equipment for all types of wastewater treatment plants is backed by over 65 years of experience and over 350,000 installations worldwide. KEE provide quality engineered wastewater treatment solutions priced to offer value for money. Continuing investment in R&D ensures that the products and services supplied by KEE incorporate the latest technology to protect the environment. TREATMENT SOLUTIONS & SERVICES Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) Wastewater Treatment Systems KEE NuDisc® & NuDisc-R® single piece packaged RBC treatment plants capable of treating populations up to 1,000 in a single packaged plant. Modular packaged DC/DN RBC treatment systems. Large diameter RBCs for site erection. Submerged Aerated Filters Modular packaged and single piece KEE NuFlow treatment systems for domestic applications up to 50 PE. Activated Sludge Systems Extended aeration (EA), sequencing batch reactors (SBR) and oxidation ditch. Anaerobic Reactor Industrial wastewater treatment. Settlement Tanks and Packaged Pumping Stations Primary or final settlement tanks. Dispersed Air Flotation Systems (DAF) KEE Microfloat® Fine Bubble Aeration Systems KEE Aspirator Aerators. KEE Triton Aerator/Mixer. The Biological Solution to Fat, Oil and Grease KEE Bio-Guard – The Grease Digester. Parts and Service Service, Maintenance and Operation. Replacement Parts and Associated Products. Plant Hire. Emergency Service KEE Emergency Call Centre for Managed Contracts.

    Treatment Works Products/Services
    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Evergreen Water Solutions

    United Kingdom

    A leading supplier of progressive wastewater treatment systems Evergreen Water Solutions works closely with a number of international engineering companies whose expertise are in scalable wastewater treatment systems and containerised wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial application. Evergreen Water Solutions offers a comprehensive engineering service. Our company incorporates initial design and planning, to implementation of projects that are delivered on time and on budget. Our expertise in wastewater treatment covers infrastructure development, package sewage treatment systems and advanced treatment technology for wastewater recycling with the strictest treatment requirements. The goal of Evergreen Water Solutions is to exceed the expectations of our clients, foster long-term relationships, and make a positive impact on the environment and industry standards. Evergreen Water Solutions use innovative products and suppliers to source, design and implement leading environmental water and wastewater treatment products and solutions. All new equipment and suppliers are required to undergo pre-qualification program and a series of acceptances and trials are applied prior to the approval of the vendor. Evergreen Water Solutions’ pre-qualification program guarantees you our clients that the products we source are of the highest standard within the industry, these products along with the expertise within Evergreen Water Solutions ensures that the solution we provide will meet and exceed any expectation you might have.

    Treatment Works Products/Services
    Contractors
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    Mott MacDonald

    United Kingdom

    We are proud of being a world-class independent management, engineering and development consultancy. Being independent, wholly owned by our people, puts us in charge of our own journey and allows us to focus on what we believe is important for our clients, our colleagues and the communities we work and live in. We have more than 100 years’ experience in the water sector and are experts in every aspect of water development, with all the skills and commitment to deliver solutions that benefit every stakeholder.  We also established Mott MacDonald Bentley more than twenty years ago to deliver long-term programmes of work through a strategic focus, effective communication and flexibility in different models of working.  We are experts at building a trusted relationship with our clients. From investment planning to operational support, design to capacity building we work with private investors and listed companies, as well as national and local governments across the world in both developing and developed regions. As advisors, we think laterally and find the connections that others fail to make. We are pioneers with a thirst for innovation, who understand the challenges facing the water industry today, including biodiversity net gain, natural capital and ecosystem services, the practicalities of the journey to net zero, nature-based solutions and natural flood management and the need to consider everything from a fresh angle and turn obstacles into sustainable paths for both businesses and the lives they touch every day.

    Renewables & Energy Management
    Designers
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    AE Yates Group

    United Kingdom

    Established in 1870, AE Yates is a progressive civil engineering contractor with an enviable track record of successfully delivering technically demanding high quality works to the complete satisfaction of a wide variety of public and private customers. An Integrated Construction Company A E Yates has grown to be an integrated construction company with a turnover of £50m, employing over 170 managerial, professional, technical and operational staff. Our company headquarters, based in Bolton, are strategically located to serve and communicate with clients throughout the United Kingdom with immediate access to road, rail and air transport facilities. We also have an operating base in Sheffield. AE Yates Group The group companies add value for customers not just in their specialism. When working together they can offer an integrated service through resource sharing and joint management of activities. Operational interfaces are removed eliminating potential co-ordination, management and programming issues for customers. AE Yates Civil Engineering Ltd AE Yates Directional Drilling Combined Soil Stabilisation Side Grip Piling SPI Piling Tritech Ground Engineering AE Yates Haulage Equipment and Skills Investment in the development of highly skilled operational teams up to date equipment has reinforced and enhanced our capability in all areas of operations. We own and operate an extensive fleet of general civil engineering and specialist plant and equipment. Experienced and Dedicated We are a highly experienced and respected civil engineering contractor operating to an Integrated Management System which is fully accredited to IS 9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 by BSI. We are fully committed to meeting the required standards of quality, customer care, environmental awareness, safety, health, time and cost demanded by our clients. We are fully supportive of the UK industry’s drive towards Continuous Improvement, Best Value and Constructing Excellence.

    Renewables & Energy Management
    Contractors
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    Amazon Filters Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Founded in 1985, UK-based Amazon Filters Ltd is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of bespoke filtration technology such as filter cartridges and housings. Our comprehensive range of products support critical liquid and gas applications in many industries. With over 40 years of continuous support to municipal water companies, we are ideally placed to solve water quality problems with our bespoke cartridge filtration technology. From small boundary boxes installations to large volume fully containerised system and rentable mobile skids, we can manufacture and supply it all. We offer solutions for: Turbidity Control Metals Removal (iron / manganese) Cryptosporidium removal Chlorine reduction Let us support your AMP 8 commitments: Securing Long Term Resilience Securing Cost Efficiency Securing Confidence and Assurance We operate a range of ISO-accredited Quality Management Systems to ensure excellence in customer service. We provide high quality, reliable products and services that exceed client expectations. We help you worry less about the filtration process so you can focus on what you do best.

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    EMS Industries Ltd

    United Kingdom

    EMS are a UK based manufacturer of positive displacement ram pumps and grit removal solutions used traditionally in the wastewater industries but also in the food waste (AD) sector. EMS Industries was established in 1995 and has since grown into a world-renowned name for providing robust, reliable products which have provided our substantial client list with many years of trouble free service. All EMS products are designed, manufactured and tested in our Stoke on Trent operational facilities where we can also offer additional services including spare parts, service and repairs, installation, commissioning, operator training packages and full CAD and 3D modelling services. As a framework provider to some of the major UK utility companies, we ensure that our products meet with all current legislation and continually strive to provide innovative products to the market place.

    Treatment Process Technologies
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    Hydro International

    United Kingdom

    Hydro International, a CRH company,  provides advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. Hydro International can help water companies meet their AMP and environmental obligations, including the reduction of sewer overflows and the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). Hydro International provides total solutions for Inlet Works, Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), Stormwater Management, Flood Warning and Prevention, and Water Resource management, from design to supply and installation through to ongoing preventative maintenance, servicing and emergency repair.  These solutions include: Hydrometric data collection, monitoring analysis and reporting for river level, reservoir, network and weather. Continuous water quality monitoring for compliance with Section 82 of the Environment Act. Water resource analysis and consultancy. Stormwater management solutions, including options for Sustainable Drainage Systems. (SuDS) and Smart Maintenance. CSO event duration monitoring. CSO and storm tank treatment and screening. Passive flow controls for flood prevention schemes, SuDS, CSOs and WwTWs. Inlet works screening and grit removal solutions. Sludge screening. Dropping sewage or water safely from height. Hire, repair and maintenance of inlet works screens and screenings handling equipment

    Networks - Sewerage
    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Salix River and Wetland Services

    United Kingdom

    Salix River & Wetland Services are bioengineering technical specialists, involved in the supply, contract and design elements of river, wetland and coastal projects. Salix has extensive experience working within all river types across the UK, providing innovative vegetated, sustainable solutions for soil erosion and wetland creation. SUPPLY Our in-house product range specifically developed for erosion control and habitat creation includes Coir Rolls, Coir Pallets, Rock Rolls, Rock Mattresses, Rock Bags and the world’s highest performing range of Composite Turf Reinforcement Mats – VMax C350 & C500. We also provide hydraulically applied solutions such as TerrAffix. We have the largest native wildflower and wetland plant nursery in the UK. Salix are the only company to manufacture coir rolls and pallets within the UK, providing a massive reduction in carbon. Salix rock products allow natural sediment accretion and vegetation establishment, unlike harder solutions such as rock armour or gabions. CONTRACTING Salix’s contracting division undertake works for local authorities, public bodies, utility companies, main contractors & private clients, having been involved in a diverse range of projects across the UK. Salix has unrivalled specialist equipment for fluvial environment, including a Mackenzie ‘Muck’ Spider excavator. The Spider has four independent legs, with the ability to access logistically challenging of sites. Salix also has long reach excavators, floating pontoons, hydroseeders and truxor available for a diverse range of specialist fluvial and intertidal activities.

    River & Coastal Flood Protection
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    Siltbuster Group

    United Kingdom

    Established for over 20 years, the Siltbuster Limited provides rapidly deployable, “modular off the shelf” water treatment solutions to the construction, industrial and municipal markets, with a client base ranging from the world’s most recognisable multi-national corporations to small enterprises. Siltbuster provides a wide range of water and wastewater treatment equipment for the industrial and municipal markets, including: Packaged lamella dissolved air flotation (DAF) units. Lamella clarifiers. Packaged biological treatment systems. Oil/water separators. Pipe flocculators. Reaction tanks. Containerised dosing systems. In the UK, Siltbuster has pioneered the concept of offering this plant through our extensive hire fleet. Approximately 20 major contracts and circa 50 smaller projects are undertaken each year for a diverse range of clients, many of which are some of the UK’s best-known companies. In addition to the industrial/municipal sector, Siltbuster has undertaken a number of mine water treatment projects in many countries, for example, the UK, Ireland, Greece, France, USA, Canada, Australia and Slovakia. The Siltbuster team pride themselves in their ability to react rapidly and in compliance with the project constraints, delivering mobile or permanent solutions tailored to meet your individual needs.

    Treatment Process Technologies
    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Steve Vick International Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Steve Vick International (SVI) is dedicated to delivering cost-saving solutions for damaged, redundant or outdated underground pipework. Since its foundation in 1981, SVI has been at the forefront in developing products and techniques for the repair, renovation and decommissioning of pipes. Predominantly our work has been in the gas industry but increasingly we are undertaking projects in the water and nuclear sectors. We are the UK’s leading producer of Pipe Coil Trailers and offer a range of Pipe Handling equipment such as Handlers, Crackers and Cutters. Some of our latest innovations include the PE Pipe Cutter, the Pipe Feeder for Pre-Insulated coiled pipe, PE Live Head for Live Mains Insertion, the Perpetual Pipe Pusher, FBOS (Foambag Operation on Stubs) and SMARTester. WATER: For over 20 years water utilities and their contractors in the UK and overseas have used our pipe handling equipment to improve their efficiency and safety. Today our products include Pipe Handlers, Pipe Coil Trailers and Pipe Cutters as well as our patented DRAINBLOCK™ and RATBLOCK™ sealing systems. GAS: In the UK we are major suppliers to all the gas distribution networks. Many of the techniques we have pioneered have become the preferred methods of working in the industry and our resin foam sealant products and associated equipment are key to many of the cost-saving renovation processes used. NUCLEAR: SVI offer solutions to the problems associated with decommissioning and sealing disused pipework, ducts, sleeves and ventilation shafts. Our technology can also be designed for the mass filling of large and complex voids and is a lightweight alternative to cement grout. We have worked at Hinkley, Sellafield, Harwell, Chapelcross and Hunterston. CONTRACT SERVICES: A rapidly expanding part of our business is our Contract Service department who are well known for their work in the field of renewing and repairing underground gas pipes, for the UK Gas Distribution Networks. However, they are becoming increasingly involved in projects being undertaken by water utilities, electricity providers, rail networks, civil engineers, construction companies and local councils. This reflects the range of skills and expertise available to solve on-site problems associated with pipe repair, renovation, and diversion. Located strategically around the UK the highly skilled team can provide a fast response, emergency repairs and a rapid call out service which is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. HIRE: We offer specialist plant and equipment for the Utilities Industries. Products available for hire include our Pipe Handlers, Perpetual Pipe Pusher, Pipe Coil Trailers, Rapid Rotary Cutters, Rapid Window Cutters, MACAW Pipe Crackers, CRACKERJACK and Mini Purge. All our hire equipment comes with onsite support from our highly experienced engineers and our products are fully maintained and serviced at our depots. All equipment is also available to purchase. SMARTester: SMARTester is the wireless pressure test system, that ensures absolute traceability and best practice. The system combines: SMARTester pressure sensor, an intuitive App and a Dashboard database of test evidence. Together the 3 components work to give you confidence that your tests are highly accurate, fully compliant and that evidence is traceable.

    Networks - Water Supply
    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Te-Tech Process Solutions

    United Kingdom

    Te-Tech Process Solutions is a provider of traditional products and advanced process technologies for water and wastewater treatment. Our products cater for a range of client needs from standardised products to bespoke applications designed to meet the exacting needs of the client’s process. Our in-house capability includes process, mechanical and electrical design, off-site manufacture and assembly, MCC and Control Panel Manufacture and System Integration. Our extended services include digital engineering, service and maintenance, operational support and real time control. Advanced technology and innovation are at the core of our business enabling us to provide high quality, efficient solutions to our clients. Our business is founded upon 4 key areas of expertise: WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT Te-Tech deliver established water and wastewater products and processes, including: te-cyc TM: Cyclic activated sludge ‘Macrofloc’ biological wastewater treatment te-saf TM: Packaged submerged aerated filters te-ion TM: Advanced oxidation technology for water and wastewater treatment te-mem TM: Advanced membrane filtration te-mbr TM: Package advanced membrane filtration te-sewpas TM: Airlift sludge removal plant te-uv TM: UV disinfection AUTOMATION CONTROL & TECHNOLOGY Our MCC and control panels are provided into multiple sectors including process and water, marine, oil & gas, energy, nuclear, defence and building services. Our capabilities include: MCCs LV Switchboards Local Control Panels Software System Integration DIGITAL ENGINEERING Te-Tech utilise cutting edge digital technologies to provide innovative solutions to our client’s problems. Our digital engineering services support the whole life cycle of our clients’ assets from conceptual design, through design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA), installation on site, final commissioning, operation and maintenance and decommissioning at the end of the asset’s life. Our in-house software capability provides clients with the visualisation tools to precisely view and interrogate designs in a virtual world to minimise clashes, delays or abortive activities and to ensure that the delivered assets are acceptable to operators in the real world. Our BIM capability ensures our products and technologies create assets that are fit for the future and our virtual reality technology allows our teams and clients to fully immerse themselves in the design, optimisation and operation of our solution prior to manufacturing. Our asset optimisation capability helps clients get the best performance out of their assets, by integrating real time control and using data driven insight we can ensure the sustainability and efficiency of asset performance across its lifecycle. Our virtual environment shows the equipment in operation, with liquids moving and plant turning on/off according to the actual system control philosophy. This is an invaluable tool for HAZOPS, ALM and remote training of operators before the plant is constructed – reducing risk and time on site OFF-SITE MANUFACTURING & ASSEMBLY Te-Tech’s off-site manufacture and assembly capability provides standard products and engineered solutions to the water and wastewater sector, oil and gas and energy industries. Its primary focus is on solutions which are designed for manufacture and assembly DfMA; reducing on site construction time, reducing carbon footprint and minimising risk. At our Southampton based headquarters we have over 1000 sq. metres of internal manufacturing space as well as external areas for assembly and storage of larger materials and manufactured components. We design, manufacture and assemble to a range of different standards including CE/CA marking, EXC2 Structural Steel, BS and ASME welding procedures. Our strength within Te-Tech culminates in our integrated service, offering the complete process solution package, from digital design, automation and control through to off-site manufacture and on site assembly.

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    Oil and Grease Removal from Water: DAF, API Separators, and Coalescing Plate Interceptors

    Oil and grease (O&G) in industrial wastewater includes free oil (droplets above 150 microns, easily settled or floated), dispersed oil (droplets 20 to 150 microns, requiring coalescing or flotation), emulsified oil (droplets below 20 microns stabilised by surfactants, requiring chemical emulsion-breaking), and dissolved hydrocarbons (require biological or activated carbon treatment). US EPA effluent guidelines specify O&G limits by industry: offshore oil and gas 29 mg per L (30-day average); petroleum refining 9.9 mg per L (30-day average, 40 CFR Part 419); and food processing varies by product. EU IED BAT-AEL for refineries: 1 to 5 mg per L O&G in treated effluent. Environment Agency UK trade effluent consent typical limit: 5 to 30 mg per L O&G.

    API (American Petroleum Institute) oil-water separators (API 421) use gravity separation for free oil removal: rectangular vessel with 30 to 60-minute HRT, horizontal flow velocity below 0.003 m per s (to prevent turbulence resuspending settled solids), surface loading 1.5 to 3.0 m3 per m2 per hour, oil collection by skimmer. API separators remove droplets above 150 microns at 90 percent efficiency. Coalescing plate interceptors (CPI, parallel plate or corrugated pack media) enhance API performance: plates at 45 degrees (chevron) with 15 to 50 mm spacing provide enhanced surface area for droplet coalescence and collection, removing droplets above 50 to 60 microns at 90 percent efficiency within a fraction of the footprint of an API separator. Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) generates 20 to 80 micron bubbles (by dissolving air at 4 to 6 bar and releasing at atmospheric pressure) that attach to oil droplets and float them to the surface; removes droplets above 10 to 20 microns at greater than 95 percent efficiency.

    Chemical demulsification is required for stabilised oil-water emulsions (O/W emulsions from cooling lubricants, cutting oils, metal working fluids, food processing). Emulsion-breaking chemicals (cationic coagulants: polyDADMAC, Al/Fe salts; pH adjustment to ISO point of emulsifying agent; acid cracking of soap-type emulsifiers at pH 2 to 3) destabilise the emulsion and allow the oil phase to coalesce and separate. Acid cracking: adjust pH to 2 to 3 with H2SO4, heat to 50 to 70 degrees C, settle or DAF. Coagulation-based breaking: add 200 to 500 mg per L alum or ferric at pH 6 to 8, 2 to 5 minutes rapid mix, 15 to 20 minutes flocculation, then DAF removes floated oil-sludge complex. Ultrafiltration (UF) or microfiltration is an emerging replacement for chemical demulsification in cutting oil treatment, avoiding chemical waste.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between an API separator and a DAF unit for oil removal?

    An API oil-water separator (API 421) uses gravity separation alone: oil rises to the surface (density difference) in a quiescent chamber, removed by skimmer; heavy solids settle to floor and are removed by scraper. Effective for free oil above 150 microns. Simple, low-cost, no chemicals needed. Limitations: large footprint (30 to 60 min HRT), ineffective for dispersed or emulsified oil below 150 microns. Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) uses micro-bubbles (20 to 80 microns diameter, generated by air dissolution under pressure) that adhere to oil droplets and float them rapidly to the surface as a froth layer, removed by skimmer paddle. Effective for oil droplets above 10 to 20 microns. Chemical coagulant and flocculant addition (10 to 50 mg per L FeCl3 plus 1 to 5 mg per L polyelectrolyte) improves emulsified oil removal by breaking the emulsion before flotation. DAF achieves 95 to 99 percent O&G removal in a compact footprint (HRT 15 to 30 minutes). Capital cost: API separator $20,000 to $200,000; DAF $50,000 to $500,000.

    What are the discharge limits for oil and grease in industrial wastewater?

    US EPA effluent guidelines (sector-specific): oil and gas extraction (offshore): 29 mg per L monthly average total O&G (40 CFR Part 435); petroleum refining: 9.9 mg per L (30-day average), 15 mg per L (daily maximum) total O&G (40 CFR Part 419); food processing (meat, poultry): 10 mg per L (40 CFR Part 432); metal finishing: no explicit O&G limit but TSS and pH limits indirectly control emulsified oil. EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) BAT-AEL for refineries: 1 to 5 mg per L O&G in treated effluent per BAT Conclusions published 2015. UK Environment Agency: site-specific consent limits typically 5 to 30 mg per L total O&G for discharge to sewer; 5 to 10 mg per L for direct discharge to surface water. Petroleum-contaminated stormwater from petrol station forecourts: EN 858-1 Class 1 separator required (effluent below 5 mg per L free oil).

    How is emulsified oil removed from wastewater?

    Emulsified oil (droplets below 20 microns stabilised by surfactants or mechanical emulsification) requires chemical or physical emulsion breaking before separation. Methods: (1) Acid cracking: reduce pH to 2 to 3 with H2SO4 (breaks soap-type emulsifiers by protonating carboxylate surfactants); heat to 60 to 80 degrees C to accelerate coalescence; settle or DAF to separate broken emulsion. Cost-effective for high-pH, soap-emulsified cutting fluid waste. (2) Coagulation: add alum (200 to 500 mg per L) or polyDADMAC (10 to 50 mg per L) to neutralise surface charge on oil droplets, allowing coagulation and DAF removal. Achieves O&G below 10 mg per L. (3) Ultrafiltration (UF, 0.01 to 0.1 micron): rejects oil droplets mechanically regardless of emulsion type; effective for waste cutting oils and coolants; permeate at below 10 mg per L O&G; generates concentrated reject (10 to 30 percent oil content) requiring further disposal. (4) Biological treatment: dissolved and emulsified hydrocarbons are biodegradable; activated sludge or biofilm systems after physical oil removal achieve effluent O&G below 5 mg per L.

    Can oil recovered from wastewater be reused?

    Oil recovery and reuse feasibility depends on oil purity and concentration. High-purity free oil skimmed from API separators at petroleum facilities: can be returned to the refinery crude oil feed or sold as slop oil at $150 to $400 per tonne (well below crude oil price due to water content and contamination). Edible oil recovered from food processing wastewater (DAF float): subject to food safety regulations, cannot be returned to food production; may be used as animal feed ingredient if clean, or as biodiesel feedstock. Mineral oil from metal working coolant waste: concentrated waste coolant (5 to 30 percent oil) from UF treatment can be burned as a fuel in cement kilns or co-fired industrial boilers under waste fuel permit conditions. Oil-water mixture skimmings from refinery API separators (3 to 10 percent oil): typically mixed with crude oil or burned as fuel. Recovery economics improve when oil commodity price is high; at oil prices below $50 per barrel, recovery from wastewater may be net-cost neutral versus disposal.

    Case Study·Automotive component manufacturer, West Midlands
    Challenge

    A machining facility generating 180 m3 per day of mixed cutting fluid and rinse water with oil and grease concentrations ranging from 150 to 600 mg per L was discharging to sewer under a trade effluent consent specifying below 30 mg per L O&G. Consent exceedances were triggering consent review proceedings with the sewerage undertaker.

    Approach

    The existing gravity interceptor was replaced with a two-stage system: a coalescing plate interceptor removed free oil above 60 microns, followed by a DAF unit (with 20 mg per L ferric dosing and 2 mg per L polyelectrolyte) treating the plate interceptor overflow. A weekly oil skimmer servicing programme was implemented on both units. UF (0.05 micron PVDF) was added as polishing for the emulsified fraction from the grinding bays.

    Outcome

    Combined O&G in the DAF/UF effluent averaged 6.8 mg per L over the first 12 months of operation, well within the 30 mg per L consent limit. The sewerage undertaker formally withdrew the consent review. Recovered oil from the skimmers (3 to 4 tonnes per month) was collected by a licensed waste oil contractor and co-processed as secondary fuel.

    Questions to Ask Shortlisted Providers

    1. 1

      What is the oil and grease concentration, type (free, dispersed, emulsified), and flow rate of the wastewater stream?

      Technology selection depends entirely on droplet size distribution; misidentifying emulsified oil as free oil will result in a system that cannot meet the consent limit.

    2. 2

      What is the trade effluent consent O&G limit and how is it measured (total O&G, free oil, or n-hexane extract)?

      Measurement methodology matters; EN ISO 9377-2 (n-hexane extractable) and gravimetric methods give different results for the same sample, affecting compliance assessment.

    3. 3

      Are any surfactants, detergents, or emulsifying agents used in the process that could stabilise oil-water emulsions?

      Surfactant type and concentration determine what emulsion-breaking chemistry is required; some synthetic surfactants resist standard coagulation and require specific demulsification agents.

    4. 4

      What is the proposed oil skimmings disposal route and is there a licensed waste oil contractor with collection capacity?

      Recovered oil is classified as hazardous waste; disposal must be by a licensed contractor and tracked under waste duty of care; disposal cost affects the O&M budget.

    5. 5

      What are the ATEX zone classifications in areas where oil mist concentrations could reach flammable levels?

      Cutting oil mists can form flammable concentrations; DSEAR 2002 zone classification affects equipment specification for fans, motors, and control panels in the treatment enclosure.

    What Drives Cost in This Category

    Wastewater flow rate and O&G loading

    DAF unit capacity (and therefore capital cost) scales with flow; high O&G loads increase chemical consumption and skimmate volume, raising OPEX proportionally.

    Emulsification level and demulsification chemistry

    Highly stabilised emulsions requiring specialist coagulants (polyDADMAC, polymer blends) can increase chemical OPEX by 3 to 8 times compared with simple ferric-based DAF for free and dispersed oil.

    Polishing stage requirement

    UF or biological polishing adds 100,000 to 400,000 GBP capital for systems treating mixed free and emulsified oil streams; justified only where the consent limit is below 10 mg per L O&G.

    Recovered oil disposal contract and frequency

    Licensed waste oil collection costs 50 to 150 GBP per tonne; high-volume generators with oil quality suitable for re-refining may negotiate zero-cost or credit collection contracts.

    Key Regulations & Standards

    WIA 1991 Section 118 Trade Effluent Consent

    Governs all industrial discharges to public sewer; O&G consent limits (typically 30 to 50 mg per L) are enforced by the sewerage undertaker, with consent review and surcharge for persistent exceedances.

    EN 858-1:2002 (Separator Systems for Light Liquids)

    European standard for the design, performance, and testing of oil separators; Class 1 separators (below 5 mg per L free oil in effluent) are required for petrol station forecourts and vehicle servicing areas.

    DSEAR 2002 (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations)

    Requires ATEX zone classification where flammable oil mist or vapour may be present; affects equipment selection for fans, motors, and electrical installations in oil treatment enclosures.

    Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 (England and Wales)

    Recovered oil and oily sludges are classified as hazardous waste (EWC 13 02); disposal must be by licensed carrier with Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes and registered waste site; retained for 3 years.