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## Membrane technologies in containerized units allowed for quick installation in a small footprint

 ![Ultrapure Water](https://www.fluencecorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/containerized-upw-production.jpg "Containerized UPW Production")

Containerized ultrapure water production allowed power plants to meet increased needs in a small footprint.

### Background

When the Israel Electric Company (IEC) decided to convert some of its inland open-cycle turbines to combined-cycle, gas-fired power generators, it needed a high-quality source of [ultrapure water (UPW)](https://www.fluencecorp.com/ultrapure-water-treatment/) to use as makeup water for its heat-recovery steam generator (HRSG) and for NOx emission reduction.

After being selected through an international tender process, Fluence successfully designed, manufactured, and supplied containerized UPW systems for the combined-cycle power stations. More than 15 20 m3/h production modules, each fitted in two 40-foot shipping containers, were provided to seven [power plants](https://www.fluencecorp.com/power/). Their compact design allowed for ease of installation, operation, and maintenance while meeting the customer's demanding engineering standards.

### Challenges

IEC, which had been using traditional ion exchange technology for UPW, required more UPW for its new generators. Accommodating this increased need meant a switch to gas-transfer membrane (GTM) and continuous electrodeionization (CEDI). Electrodeionization, a premium technology for UPW treatment, dictates a high level of engineering.

The system's water source is potable tap water from the Israeli national grid, which is characterized by high conductivity and hardness. Additional challenges and concerns included a tight schedule and very limited footprints at the plants.

### Solutions

[Containerized systems](https://www.fluencecorp.com/decentralized-treatment/) solved these issues by allowing placement outdoors, with no need for building permits and with minimal construction additions. Each integrated, eight-stage system consists of two 40-foot cargo containers and an outside chemical farm. The systems were fabricated at Fluence facilities and delivered to the site tested and ready for placement and integration.

### Results

The use of all-membrane technology (for [brackish water reverse osmosis](https://www.fluencecorp.com/reverse-osmosis-systems/), GTM, and CEDI) minimized required space and chemical consumption. The systems have been working with perfect performance and compliance to water-quality specifications.

[Contact Fluence](https://www.fluencecorp.com/contact/) for more information about our sustainable water treatment solutions for the power industry.