Industrial - Pulp and Paper

Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec

Type of project: Industrial – Pulp & Paper

Type of water: Process water polishing

Controlled parameters: Turbidity and Suspended Solid

Flow rate: 700 to 1500 US gallons/min

Project Overview:

• As part of the construction of a new manufacturing facility, the client wanted to polish the process water following the initial water treatment and protect the production line by filtering out residual suspended solids.
• The main challenge was completing the project during the COVID-19 pandemic and managing the resulting impacts on the supply chain, costs, and timelines. Thanks to open communication with the client and excellent collaboration throughout the project, it was successfully completed while minimizing the impact on the client.

Magnor Solutions:

• FAAS 9672-AQPD quadruplex sand and anthracite filtration system, including four coated steel filter vessels and filtration media: anthracite, sand, and gravel.
• Schedule 80 PVC internal piping and 304L stainless steel external piping; pneumatically actuated butterfly valves; differential pressure instrumentation and flow meters.
• A 22,700 L backwash water tank with accessories.
• Engineering and technical documentation; equipment manufacturing and supply; start-up assistance; operator training; operation and maintenance manuals.