Containerized RO Water Treatment Plant for Remote Mining Camps
SECTOR 01 · HEAVY EXTRACTION

Engineered Water Security for
Remote Mining Camps.

Stop pouring concrete in the desert. We deliver 100% pre-commissioned, containerized RO and MBR architectures designed to neutralize extreme climates, off-grid power constraints, and strict discharge compliance.

Containerized RO
Mobile MBR
Zero Civil Work
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System Technical Specifications

Engineering Data Sheet
Capacity Range
50 - 5,000 m³/day
Modular expansion supported.
Operating Pressure
15 - 65 bar
VFD controlled Grundfos pumps.
High-Pressure Piping
Duplex 2205
Or SS316L (Argon arc welded).
Energy Consumption
< 2.8 kWh/m³
With Danfoss ERD integration.

One Mine. Three Critical Water Streams.

We don't just sell filters. We architect the complete water cycle for your extraction site.

STREAM 01 / INTAKE

Camp Potable Water

Purifying highly saline borehole or turbid river water into WHO-grade drinking water for your workforce.

Solution: Containerized BWRO / SWRO
STREAM 02 / DISCHARGE

Camp Sewage (Blackwater)

Treating domestic wastewater from 500-5,000 workers to meet strict local environmental discharge limits.

Solution: Mobile MBR Bioreactor
STREAM 03 / REUSE

Process & Tailings Water

Recovering water from ore processing facilities for dust suppression or equipment washdown.

Solution: Heavy-Duty UF + RO Skids
// SECTION 03 — ENGINEERING DIAGNOSTICS & CURES

Neutralizing the constraints of remote extraction.

Standard industrial water plants are designed for municipal grids and concrete foundations. In the mountains and deserts, they become operational liabilities. Here is the deep-dive into how WANDONG ENVIRO architects around the three deadliest field constraints.

01

The Off-Grid Energy Crisis

Remote mining camps operate entirely outside municipal power grids, relying on localized diesel generator sets. In these environments, electricity is not just a utility; it is a premium commodity heavily burdened by the logistical costs of transporting diesel fuel to remote terrains. Conventional Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants utilize standard high-pressure centrifugal pumps that draw immense starting currents and consume unsustainable amounts of power during continuous operation. This energy-intensive profile frequently causes micro-grid instability, generator overloading, and severe OPEX bleeding.

The Engineered Cure: WANDONG ENVIRO fundamentally alters the energy equation by integrating Danfoss iSave™ Isobaric Energy Recovery Devices (ERD) directly into the high-pressure manifold. Instead of wasting the immense kinetic energy of the high-pressure brine reject stream, the isobaric chambers capture and transfer this pressure directly to the incoming feed water with up to 92% efficiency. Coupled with water-lubricated axial piston pumps, this architecture slashes specific energy consumption by over 60%, stabilizing your camp's micro-grid and drastically reducing your diesel overhead.

Energy Metric Comparison
Conventional SWRO Plant
6.5 - 7.0 kWh/m³
Wandong ERD Architecture
< 2.8 kWh/m³
↓ 60% DIESEL SAVINGS

02

The Civil Infrastructure Void

Executing civil engineering projects in the high Andes, the Sahara, or remote African bushlands is a logistical nightmare. Traditional water treatment plants require extensive concrete pouring for basins, specialized on-site welding for high-pressure stainless steel piping, and complex electrical integration. In regions severely lacking local skilled labor and reliable supply chains, on-site construction inevitably leads to massive project delays, budget overruns, and compromised assembly quality. Furthermore, when the mine depletes, a concrete-bound plant becomes a multi-million dollar stranded asset.

The Engineered Cure: We eliminate the site entirely from the manufacturing equation. Every WANDONG system is 100% pre-piped, pre-wired, and subjected to a rigorous 72-hour wet Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) within our ISO 9001 facility. The entire architecture is built into standard ISO High-Cube shipping containers or heavy-duty structural skids. Upon arrival at your camp, the requirement for civil work is reduced to a simple flat concrete pad. Your local mechanical contractors only need to connect the raw water inlet flange, the permeate outlet, and the main power feed.

Deployment Matrix
On-Site Welding Required
ZERO
100% Flange & Victaulic Connections
Civil Work Required
Flat Concrete Pad Only
No underground basins or pump houses.
Asset Mobility
100% Relocatable
Standard ISO container corner castings for easy truck loading.

03

Extreme Climates & Dust

Mining environments are unforgiving. Ambient temperatures can swing from -30°C in the Canadian Yukon to +50°C in the Middle Eastern deserts. Combined with severe, highly abrasive dust storms, these conditions rapidly degrade exposed PLC electronics, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and delicate polyamide membrane housings. Standard open-skid water plants deployed in these regions suffer from frequent electrical shorts, membrane freezing, and ultimately, catastrophic system failure.

The Engineered Cure: We encapsulate vulnerability. Our containerized plants act as impenetrable fortresses. The ISO containers are heavily insulated with 50mm to 75mm polyurethane or rock-wool sandwich panels. We integrate industrial-grade HVAC systems to maintain a stable, optimal ambient temperature for the Siemens PLCs and DOW membranes, regardless of external extremes. For freezing climates, all external raw water inlets and brine reject piping are equipped with automated heat-tracing cables.

Environmental Tolerance
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to +55°C
Supported by integrated industrial HVAC.
Enclosure Protection Rating
IP55 / NEMA 4
Absolute protection against windblown dust and water jets.
Corrosion Resistance
C5-M Marine Grade
3-layer epoxy coating for high-salinity/corrosive atmospheres.
// SECTION 03.5 — THE TCO ECONOMICS

Why EPCs choose modular over civil.

A direct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparison for a standard 1,000 m³/day mining water plant. Equipment price is only 30% of the true cost.

Traditional Civil-Built Plant

Equipment CAPEX30%
On-Site Civil & Concrete40%
Local Welding & Assembly20%
Project Delays & Overruns10%
TIME TO WATER
6 - 8 MONTHS
The WANDONG Advantage

Containerized Modular Plant

Equipment CAPEX (Pre-packaged)85%
Flat Concrete Pad10%
Plug & Play Connection5%
Total Cost Saved- 40%
SAVINGS
TIME TO WATER
48 HOURS
/ SECTION 04 — ENGINEERING BLUEPRINT

The Standard Mining Water Cycle.

We utilize a standardized, field-tested process block flow that guarantees stability in harsh environments, utilizing 100% Tier-1 global components.

TOPOLOGY: 5-STAGE PURIFICATION
RECOVERY: 75%
APPLICATION: CAMP POTABLE WATER
CONTROL: SIEMENS S7 PLC
Antiscalant Dosing
STEP-01
Raw Water Pump
CNP / Grundfos
Extracts borehole water to the system.
STEP-02
Sand & Carbon
Runxin Auto-Valve
Removes turbidity, chlorine, and organics.
STEP-03
Security Filter
5μm Melt-blown
Final protection before high-pressure stage.
CORE
STEP-04 ♦

HP Pump + RO Stack

15-65 bar / DOW Mem.

Rejects 99.5% of dissolved salts and heavy metals.

STEP-05 ★

Permeate Tank

UV Sterilization

WHO-grade potable water ready for distribution.

INLET: FEED TDS
< 5000 ppm
OUTLET: PRODUCT TDS
< 150 ppm
COMPLIANCE
WHO Potable
SYSTEM RECOVERY
65% - 75%
/ SECTION-05A / LIMITS

Inlet Boundary
Conditions.

Feed water must comply with the following strict parameters. Exceeding these limits will void membrane warranty and require pre-treatment upgrade.

PARAMETER MAX LIMIT
SDI₁₅< 5.0
Free Chlorine (Cl₂)Strictly Not Detected (0 ppm)
Iron (Fe)< 0.05 mg/L
Turbidity< 1.0 NTU
/ SECTION-05B / COMMITMENT

Target Permeate
Performance Guarantee.

When inlet conditions are met, WANDONG ENVIRO contractually guarantees the following effluent/permeate quality standards.

OUTPUT METRIC GUARANTEED VALUE
Product TDS≤ 150 mg/L (WHO Standard)
Conductivity< 300 µS/cm
Pathogens / Bacteria99.99% Removed (with UV)
System Recovery Rate65% - 75%
// SECTION 06 — AUTOMATION PROTOCOLS

Foolproof Automation.
Built for 24/7 Operations.

Industrial downtime costs thousands of dollars per hour. In remote camps lacking specialized water engineers, our Siemens/Schneider logic acts as an invisible operator, protecting your investment around the clock.

Membrane lifespan is the single largest OPEX variable in any desalination plant. Without strict operational discipline, high-pressure pumps can run dry, and delicate polyamide membranes can suffer irreversible scaling or over-pressure rupture within days.

To eliminate human error, we hardcode a 5-Tier Failsafe Logic into the Siemens S7 PLC. The system continuously monitors feed pressure, motor current, and tank levels via industrial-grade transmitters. Any deviation beyond safe parameters triggers an instantaneous shutdown protocol. Furthermore, the PLC automatically executes a high-velocity, low-pressure flush upon every system startup and shutdown, sweeping away concentrated brine to prevent inorganic scaling.

Integrated CIP (Clean-in-Place)

Every heavy-duty plant includes a standardized built-in chemical cleaning tank and pump. This allows local operators to execute medical-grade membrane flushing and restore flux without ever removing the elements from their pressure vessels.

PLC Logic Matrix
01. Dry-Run (Low Feed Pressure) < 0.1 MPa
02. Over-Pressure Shutdown > 1.5 MPa
03. Phase Loss / Reversal INSTANT TRIP
04. Motor Over-Current SCHNEIDER RELAY
> SYSTEM_STATUS: ONLINE
> FEED_PRESSURE: 62.4 BAR [NORMAL]
> PERMEATE_TDS: 145 PPM [OPTIMAL]
> PREDICTIVE_MAINTENANCE: CIP REQUIRED IN 14 DAYS.
// SECTION 07 — GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Tier-1 Components. Zero Compromise.

DuPont™®
GRUNDFOS
SIEMENS
Danfoss
Schneider
// SECTION 08 — GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Shipping & Footprint Matrix.

Standardized for global ocean freight and rough-terrain inland trucking. No expensive flat-racks or oversized permits required.

System Model Capacity (m³/day) Dry Weight (kg) Shipping Format
WD-MINING-50 50 m³/day 2,800 kg 1 × 20'GP Container
WD-MINING-250 250 m³/day 6,500 kg 1 × 40'HQ Container
WD-MINING-500 500 m³/day 11,200 kg 2 × 40'HQ Container
WD-MBR-100 (Sewage) 100 m³/day (1000 workers) 8,500 kg 1 × 40'HQ Container
// SECTION 09 — EHS COMPLIANCE

Guaranteed Discharge & Potability.

Mining operations face intense environmental scrutiny. Our systems are engineered physically and chemically to meet the strictest global standards, ensuring zero fines and 100% worker safety.

Drinking Water Standard

100% compliance with WHO (World Health Organization) Guidelines for drinking-water quality. Safe for camp consumption.

Wastewater Discharge

Effluent strictly complies with IFC / World Bank Group EHS Guidelines for mining effluent discharge.

Contractual Guarantee

If the feed water matches the provided raw water report, we contractually guarantee the output water quality. No excuses.

// SECTION 10 — TECHNICAL Q&A

Hardcore FAQ.
Engineering-Grade Answers.

Q-01 / WINTERIZATION

How do you prevent freezing in extreme cold climates like Canada or Russia?

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For environments dropping below -30°C, we upgrade the ISO container with 75mm rock-wool insulation, integrate industrial explosion-proof space heaters, and apply heat-tracing cables to all external raw water inlet and brine reject pipes.
Q-02 / HIGH HEAVY METALS

Our mine water has extremely high Iron (Fe) and Manganese. Will it destroy the RO?

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Yes, if untreated. We engineer a specialized pre-treatment stage utilizing Manganese Greensand filtration combined with aeration or chlorine dosing to oxidize and precipitate the metals before they ever reach the delicate polyamide RO membranes.
Q-03 / SPARE PARTS

What happens if a pump or membrane fails in the middle of Africa?

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We use 100% globally recognized Tier-1 components (Grundfos, Danfoss, DOW, Siemens). You can source replacements locally. Alternatively, we stock massive inventory in China and provide 72-hour DHL/FedEx global air-freight dispatch for critical components.
Q-04 / SCADA INTEGRATION

Can this system integrate with our mine's central DCS/SCADA?

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Absolutely. Our Siemens S7 PLCs come standard with Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, or RS485 communication protocols. We provide the full memory map so your site engineers can seamlessly pull all sensor data (pressure, flow, conductivity) into your central control room.
Q-05 / FAT INSPECTION

How do we verify the equipment before it ships from China?

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We conduct a rigorous 72-hour wet Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). We invite your engineers to join via live video stream, or we fully support third-party inspection agencies like SGS, TÜV, or Bureau Veritas to physically inspect the plant at our facility before dispatch.
Q-06 / CONSUMABLES OPEX

What is the expected lifespan of the RO membranes in a mining environment?

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With our automated CIP (Clean-in-Place) and precise antiscalant dosing systems, genuine DOW FilmTec membranes typically last 3 to 5 years. Pre-filter cartridges (5μm) usually require replacement every 1 to 3 months depending on raw water turbidity.
// SECTION 11 — VERIFIED DEPLOYMENTS

Proof in the field.

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// SECTION 12 — INITIATE PROTOCOL

SECURE YOUR CAMP'S
WATER SUPPLY.

You focus on winning the local EPC contracts and scaling your mining operations; let us handle the heavy-duty manufacturing. Submit your parameters, and our engineering team will architect a custom, zero-civil-work solution guaranteed to perform.

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INITIAL RESPONSE
1-ON-1
CUSTOM PROPOSAL
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CONSULTATION FEE
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