Project Overview

Zhongnuo supplied a 5T/H brackish groundwater RO plant for a workers’ camp in the UAE. The camp relied on local borehole water for washing, cleaning and other daily uses.

High TDS and hardness caused a salty taste and serious scaling in pipelines, water heaters and sanitary facilities. Transporting freshwater to the remote camp also created high operating costs.

We designed a fully automatic BWRO system with pretreatment and UV sterilization to provide stable on-site water purification.

Project Information

Customer Challenges

ΔHigh-TDS borehole water with a salty taste

ΔHigh hardness causing equipment and pipeline scaling

ΔExpensive freshwater transportation

ΔContinuous water demand from camp residents

ΔHot and dusty desert installation environment

The customer required a reliable 5000L/H brackish water desalination system for a UAE workers’ camp with simple operation and low maintenance.

Treatment Process

Brackish Groundwater → Raw Water Tank → Feed Pump → Multimedia Filter → Activated Carbon Filter → Softener/Antiscalant Dosing → Cartridge Filter → High-Pressure Pump → BWRO System → UV Sterilizer → Product Water Tank

A water softener or antiscalant dosing system is selected according to the feed-water hardness, silica content and designed recovery rate.

Main Treatment Functions

System Configuration

Brackish-water RO membranes

Automatic PLC control

Automatic membrane flushing

Online TDS, pressure and flow monitoring

High- and low-pressure protection

Automatic tank-level control

UV sterilization

Corrosion-resistant pipelines

Compact skid-mounted structure

Optional ventilation and thermal insulation

Technical Parameters

Actual performance depends on feed-water TDS, temperature, ionic composition and operating conditions.

Project Results

After commissioning, the 5T/H BWRO plant in the UAE provided a stable supply of low-salinity treated water for the workers’ camp.

The system helped the customer:

• Reduce TDS and hardness
• Minimize scaling in pipelines and sanitary equipment
• Maintain stable 5 m³/h water production
• Reduce dependence on transported freshwater
• Lower water-supply and maintenance costs
• Simplify daily operation through automatic control

If the product water is intended for drinking, it must pass the applicable local chemical and microbiological tests.

Why Install BWRO at a UAE Workers’ Camp?

Remote workers’ camps often lack access to municipal water networks. An on-site brackish groundwater treatment system for desert camps can convert local borehole water into a more reliable domestic water source.

Compared with continuous freshwater delivery, on-site BWRO offers:

•More reliable daily water availability

•Lower long-term transportation costs

•Reduced pipeline scaling

•Automatic water production

•Flexible configuration for desert environments

FAQ

Can the system operate in the UAE desert climate?

Yes. Outdoor protection, ventilation, insulation and cooling systems can be added according to the site temperature and dust conditions.

Can the treated water be used for drinking?

The system can include suitable disinfection and post-treatment. Final drinking-water compliance must be confirmed by local laboratory testing.

Is the system fully automatic?

Yes. It supports automatic water production, flushing, tank-level control and fault protection. Routine inspection is still required.

Is maintenance complicated?

No. Routine maintenance mainly includes checking operating data, replacing filter cartridges and cleaning the RO membranes when required.

Can the system treat higher-TDS water?

Yes, but membrane type, operating pressure and recovery rate must be recalculated according to the complete water analysis.

Request a Quotation

Please provide:

1. Raw-water analysis, including TDS, hardness, turbidity and pH
2. Required product-water standard
3. Number of workers and daily water consumption
4. Operating hours
5. Local voltage and frequency
6. Installation conditions and delivery location

Zhongnuo provides customized 5m³/h brackish water RO systems for workers’ camps, factory testing and direct quotations.