The project to replace expired technologies and assets for the First Phase of Shuaiba Desalination Plant, supervised by Fichtner, is part of the efforts of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation to modernize and develop its facilities to ensure the continuity and efficiency of production.

Project Objectives:

Updating Technologies:

Replacing old technologies with modern and more efficient ones to improve desalination operations and reduce energy consumption.

Raising Efficiency:

Increasing the efficiency of the production plant by updating equipment and infrastructure in line with modern technical developments.

Quality Improvement:

Ensuring the quality of desalinated water through the use of advanced technologies that ensure higher standards of purity and safety.

Environmental Sustainability:

Reducing the environmental impact of desalination operations through technologies that reduce emissions and increase the efficiency of resource consumption.
Scope of Work:
Replacing Expired Assets:

The project includes replacing equipment and assets that have expired or no longer meet modern operational requirements, such as pumps, distillers, and reverse osmosis devices.
Systems Upgrade:

Upgrade control and monitoring systems, electrical and mechanical systems to ensure more accurate and efficient operations.
Infrastructure Improvements:

Improvements to the station’s infrastructure including pipelines and supporting facilities to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
Expected Benefits:

Increase productivity:

Thanks to the upgrades, the station’s production capacity is expected to increase, helping to meet the growing demand for drinking water.
Reducing operational costs:

Using modern technologies reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs, leading to a reduction in overall operating costs.
Enhancing sustainability:

Improving the environmental efficiency of desalination operations, contributing to achieving environmental sustainability goals.
Improving service:

Ensuring the continued provision of high-quality water to consumers and the areas served by the station.
Fichtner’s role:

Engineering consulting:

Providing engineering and technical consulting to ensure the project is implemented to the highest quality standards.

Implementation supervision:

Supervising upgrade and replacement operations to ensure that all works are carried out according to schedule and technical requirements.
Testing and commissioning:

Conducting comprehensive tests on new equipment and upgraded systems to ensure they are ready to operate efficiently before actual operation.