Water Quality Assessment
By our definition, the salinity (total dissolved solids) of saline waters can range from 1 g/L and upward – a nominal value above which most of the known direct beneficial uses would be impossible or not suitable for large scale application, unless treated beforehand.
For the purpose of a systematic water quality assessment and process definition, we have classified saline waters into 7 types, according to molar ratios of certain dissolved species (Geo-Processors’ Australian Patent No. 2003254392).
Through years of hydro-geochemical research and modelling, Geo-Processors has developed a set of proprietary tools, including ROSP – (Reverse Osmosis – SAL-PROC™), SaRM (Salt Recovery Model) and SP-ZLD (SAL-PROC™ Zero Liquid Discharge) simulation models. These tools enable quick and reliable assessment of the type and characteristics of saline water to be processed in various treatment system configurations. Because of spatial and temporal variability in physical-chemical parameters of saline waters (naturally occurring and produced), systematic water quality assessment is crucial to the successful process selection, design and costing of treatment systems. Accurate and reliable saline water quality assessment is an essential first step in ensuring that our treatment processes are fit for the stated purpose.
Our technical team consists of process engineers, process chemists and technologists, who are highly skilled and fully conversant with every aspect of saline water quality assessment, for meeting our clients’ ultimate treatment objectives.