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The Ait Messaoud project, for which TecnoConverting was awarded through the research and development of new technologies that allow multiplying by four the performance of the settling processes, is already under construction.

The assembly of the Thomson troughs channels for clean water collection has already started on the six settlers of the Ait Messaoud Drinking Water Plant.

Initially, the construction company had considered the installation of eleven carbon steel pipes per each settler for the collection of treated water.

Thanks to TecnoConverting’s studies, using the TecnoTec – Sedagua simulation program to simulate water behavior, the customer was offered to change the eleven tubes for six Thomson troughs channels per settler.

The Thomson channels offered by TecnoConverting provide significant engineering improvements:

Fluid dynamic simulation comparing pipe vs. channel systems

The simulation analysis allows determining the fluid dynamic behavior of a drinking water settling tank for two clarified water collecting systems: the perforated tubes initially considered by the constructor and the Thomson troughs offered by TecnoConverting.

The program simulates water distribution and the volume fraction of the analyzed module, which allows predicting water behavior to provide the best channel model, its position, size, and teeth shape.

The simulation results showed that modifying the water collecting system from perforated pipes to rectangular channels doesn’t appreciably change the distribution of water flow inside the tank, but it favors greater stability at the top of the tank, ensuring greater homogeneity in the removal of clarified water.

Moreover, the initial perforated pipes presented by the constructor company, built in carbon steel, may form significant oxidation levels and produce clogging in the water extraction perforations – a situation that is completely avoided with Thomson channels in stainless steel.

Besides increasing efficiency, choosing Thomson channels reduces installation and civil works costs, and avoids weakening the pipes with surplus holes for water outlet.

Simulation results showing flow distribution optimization

The TecnoTec-Sedagua calculation program, designed by TecnoConverting, has become a powerful tool for improving existing water treatment plants and for proper sizing of new ones; offering better efficiencies without over-dimensioning installations, ensuring the best performance and quality for the customer.

This simulation study demonstrates how TecnoConverting’s technical expertise and advanced simulation tools can optimize water treatment projects, providing more efficient, durable, and cost-effective solutions.

Need simulation studies or optimization for your water treatment project? Our technical team can provide advanced analysis and solutions.