JSC “Farg’onaazot,” one of the largest chemical enterprises in Asia specializing in ammonium nitrate and urea production, faced decreased production capacities and frequent maintenance issues due to outdated water treatment facilities originally constructed in the 60s and 70s. In response to these challenges, the company, with support from the World Bank, initiated a project for the complete modernization of its water treatment system in 2016.
JSC "Farg'onaazot"
Water Treatment Modernization at Farg’onaazot plant
Overview: JSC “Farg’onaazot,” one of the largest chemical enterprises in Asia specializing in ammonium nitrate and urea production, faced decreased production capacities and frequent maintenance issues due to outdated water treatment facilities originally constructed in the 60s and 70s. In response to these challenges, the company, with support from the World Bank, initiated a project for the complete modernization of its water treatment system in 2016.
Bluegen Water Solution: replacing the old chemical-intensive Ion Exchange (IX) units with a state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant. This modular, fully independent RO system was designed for ease of installation and operation, arriving in prefabricated units for quick, plug-and-play site integration. This modernization aimed to improve product water quality, thereby enhancing the performance of downstream processes and overall plant efficiency.
The RO units significantly enhance the quality of product water, stabilizing the performance of downstream Mixed Bed units and supporting critical processes like NaOH production and boiler makeup.
The robust, highly automated RO process reduces water treatment plant downtime, minimizing the need for manual intervention and operational costs.
By cutting down on chemical usage, the project promises a return on investment in less than two years, underscoring its economic viability.
Transitioning to an RO system reduced the environmental footprint of the plant by eliminating the discharge of highly saline hazardous chemicals, aligning with local environmental regulations through the production of lower salinity, pH-neutral RO reject.
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