INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT CASE STUDIES

After working with the customer we determined that we could utilize a single system as opposed to the two systems that were currently in place while still keeping redundancy. We designed a system to fit their needs. As with any CapEx, there would need to be multiple bids. After reviewing all of the bids, the customer chose Besco as their preferred supplier for this project. The other bids did not meet the specifications that they required. Besco worked with the customer and mechanical contractor to lay out the design and parameters for the placement of the system and subsequently performed the start-up and commissioning of the system. Besco worked with the customer and mechanical contractor to lay out the design and parameters for the placement of the system and subsequently performed the start-up and commissioning of the system.

Besco Water Treatment was tasked with the challenge of replacing Amway’s water softening system with minimal impact on production. We designed a 1.2M grain twin alternating system that would provide the necessary capacity and reliability for Amway’s operations. To ensure a seamless transition and continuous production, we collaborated with Hunter Prell, our trusted contractor, to implement a strategic installation plan. The plan involved setting up one tank to be operational while the second tank was being installed, thus eliminating any downtime for Amway’s production line.

The result was a flawless installation that did not interfere with Amway’s energy drink production. Besco Water Treatment’s commitment to listening and responding to our customer’s needs was evident in the successful execution of this project. Amway was able to continue their operations uninterrupted, thanks to the new water softening system that now reliably serves as a pre-treatment for their critical reverse osmosis system.

Recognizing the importance of water in the winemaking and distilling process, we took a holistic approach to address St. Julian’s Winery’s concerns. We began by replacing their old equipment with state-of-the-art solutions. This included the installation of a new 30”x72” Clack 2” Iron Filter and a 30”x72” Clack 2” Carbon Filter. But our engagement didn’t stop there. We also took over the maintenance of their DI Exchange Tanks for their lab, ensuring that they always have access to high-quality water for their testing and quality control processes. The partnership between St. Julian’s Winery and Besco Water has been mutually beneficial. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to assist such a prestigious establishment in optimizing their water treatment processes. Feedback from St. Julian’s Winery has been overwhelmingly positive, and they are delighted with the improvements and the quality of service provided by Besco Water.

We replaced the old mechanical Fleck 2900 with a new Clack 2″ Medium Duty Progressive Flow Softener System. This would accommodate low flow rates with a single tank and can bring online the second and third tank as flow rates increase.

The first challenge was determining what the Crittenden property required. To do this, we sent an expert in to do a professional water analysis. This analysis was part of the reason we were able to determine that they needed a commercial reverse osmosis system. The next challenge was getting the commercial system fitted into a residence. Our crew worked with Dylan with clear communication to get the right setup available to get it installed properly. In order to make sure they had clean water as soon as possible, we provided adapters to have the system in place while the setup was being worked on.Dylan wrote to us afterward and said, “Your service manager Will and service techs Damon and John are top-notch! All skilled tradesmen and their work reflects that. Those guys put in some long hours and did so happily and respectfully. It’s not easy working in residential (picky homeowners are the worst)… Haha… And your guys did a phenomenal job. Very happy with the install. Looks great! We truly appreciate all the hard work from the techs; working up front with Gerrit was a breeze, and everyone was a wealth of knowledge. Delivery and install were on time as promised.”

We recognize the importance of speed and care that comes with this job. To start, we needed to remove the outer wall of the energy center in order to remove the old system and get the new system in place. To do this, we enlisted the help of Hunter Prell Mechanical Company out of Battle Creek. From there, we were able to install the new system and do pretreatment on the reverse osmosis system with no issues. We dispatched a technician who started the system up and worked with the Bronson staff to train them on the operation of the system. In total, this entire project took only one week to complete.

To protect the information on the internet, Google turned to Besco Commercial to supply these ultrasonic misters with high-purity water. Besco’s water treatment experts designed a reverse-osmosis system.

In data centers, water must be purified before it is misted into the air. Any mineral buildup in the humidifier would affect the desired application of fine-mist fog, and could create maintenance issues. Any impurities in the misted water could lead to buildup or deposits on the computer equipment, potentially causing corrosion or damage.

When ultrapure water is necessary for effective humidity control in an IT environment, Besco can custom tailor a solution. Besco Commercial is proud to play a part in protecting Google’s high-performance computers.

Besco management and engineers met extensively with the Linn project engineers to devise a strategy that would suit Linn’s growing needs. As a result, Besco installed a reverse-osmosis system capable of handling 43,000 gallons per day, or 30 gallons per minute, using eight-inch membranes. The reverse-osmosis system was built on a small frame, due to the space limitations Linn had in its manufacturing facility. Besco prides itself on its ability to design flexible solutions that meet clients’ needs for the present and future.

Plastic Trim International contacted Besco because of its reputation as a well-established commercial water-treatment company. Besco engineers worked with plant managers at Plastic Trim International to design a water-treatment solution for the final rinse of these automotive exterior trim components. Due to the rapid growth in sales and the need for expanding capacity, Besco engineers worked on this continuing installation for over a two-year period. Besco Commercial can solve any custom needs, such as this system to feed the paint line for a final rinse.

Providing quality service is a hallmark of Besco Commercial Water Treatment. Since the Biewer sawmills are in Red Pine Country, they are far from larger cities. Getting reliable and expert service is important to Biewer in maintaining its boiler with a de-alkalizer that we recently installed. The boiler is a critical part of their production as it operates to create heat for their kiln-dried lumber. No matter where the assignment, Besco Commercial takes pride in providing quality service on a 24/7 basis.

In order to meet NSF’s ultrapure water needs, Besco Commercial’s water experts designed a system that combines carbon backwash filters for de-chlorination, a water softener for hardness removal, reverse osmosis system for purification, a permeate tank for reverse osmosis water storage, a pressurization pump and an ultraviolet end treatment for disinfection. Since this was a new project within an empty, existing building, Besco worked closely with the owner (NSF), the general contractor, the pipe fitter and electrician to plan for size, installation and flow requirements. The water treatment project was delivered on-time and on-budget as scheduled for NSF International in Ann Arbor, MI.

With over 50 years of experience handling the water treatment needs of various food industries, Besco Commercial had the expertise and know-how to provide Clemens Food Group the ideal water treatment solution. We assembled and installed a 5,400,000 grain system as their main water supply, as well as a 1,050,000 grain system for their boiler system. We also designed the implementation of a brine silo and brine transfer pump. After the installation was completed, a qualified Besco specialist met on site with the Clemens Food Group to train their staff on the functionality, operation and maintenance of the system. The project was completed on time and on budget as is the Besco Commercial Pledge.

Besco has experience with this type of installation so the added security and assembly requirements could be met while ensuring that the United States would be pleased with the system. Besco won the bid on this project based on cost, reputation and the ability to do this type of “remote installation”. So Besco engineered and assembled the system with the manufacturer at their facility in Doral, Florida. After assembly, it was shipped to the jobsite at the Embassy in Lima, Peru. It was then installed by Peruvian contractors cleared for high security. Once installed, a Besco qualified service technician flew to Peru to perform the programming, start-up and training of the Embassy workers on how to operate the system.

The U.S. Government officials at the Embassy were ecstatic at the level of communication and the smooth and efficient operation of the new filtration and water softener system. They were totally satisfied with the completed project.

Besco analyzed the problem ODL was experiencing and devised a strategy that included ultra-pure water for the rinsing process. The challenge was fitting all of the necessary equipment into a very small footprint. In order to accomplish this, Besco recommended that a mezzanine be constructed in the manufacturing facility to hold the permeate storage tank for the ultra-pure water. ODL agreed, and the system was installed. As a result, the look and quality of their product has dramatically increased.

In working with our partner here, Hi-Tech Environments, Besco designed a system for Hi-Tech that was able to feed ultra-pure water suitable for ultrasonic humidification into the testing lab so the Brasscraft staff could conduct their experiments in an atmosphere conducive to producing the results that they needed. Besco works with Hi-Tech on a regular basis on installations such as these.

Besco designed a purified water system that was engineered for the batch making of the compounds. The process requires a consistent quality of water which the Besco design team was able to meet. The quality of water is continually monitored as well. Besco designed a special controller that automatically opens a drainage valve if the water quality ever falls below a specific set point. Once desired water quality is achieved, the valve will automatically close and the product water will resume to process. This resulted in a more efficient use of their mixing process which has saved Chrysan money.

Besco has deep experience with this type of installation so the added security and time requirements could be met while ensuring that the State would be pleased with the installation. So Besco engineered, sold and removed the existing equipment, and then installed the replacement equipment. This new water softener system was completely installed, and was up and running all in one day, due to the meticulous coordination efforts of the Besco Team. Photos were taken prior to the installation so that all materials were present at the time of installation.

An environmental extraction company was scheduled to have the old materials removed and taken away enabling Besco’s team to have the existing system removed and off-site within two hours. The technicians then went to work installing the new system. It was all accomplished by 3:30PM…fully functioning and operational. The coordination and installation of a system this size typically requires a minimum of two days to complete, we did it in one. Besco Commercial Water Treatment can keep a timeline and, because of the volume of systems that we’ve engineered, we know how to do it efficiently and with limited downtime for our customers.

Besco Commercial Water Treatment is very familiar with unusual installations for its big commercial customers and is happy to work under all circumstances to satisfy customer requirements regardless of complexity. So, Chase Bank needed a pre-designed system that could be delivered on skids and installed quickly and easily. Secondly, it could only occupy a certain footprint in their data center. Thirdly, it needed full redundancy in the event of failure. Besco Commercial was able to meet all of these requirements and engineered a stainless steel skid that fit Chase’s design and provided redundancy. All the system needed once delivered to the Chase facility was power, a feed line, a process line and a drain…then it was ready to run and produce high quality water for the Chase data facility. Besco kept the installation phase to a bare minimum in keeping with Chase Bank’s requirements, so all face-piping and operational components were pre-wired and plumbed at Besco Commercial’s plant.Please note the picture below of the installation is on a skid at the Besco plant as no photos are permitted in the Chase Bank data center.

Besco recommended and installed a brand new system. One of the great benefits to Gallagher of this new water treatment plan was a “brine reclaim system” custom-designed by Besco Water to reclaim the brine and redirect it into the brine tank. By doing this Gallagher is able to save about 30% on their salt costs. Other benefits of the new installation are a better understanding of the flow rates and water usage at any given point. Gallagher can see peak demand flow rates which is valuable for them, and, in addition, there is a recorded history that a service tech can easily access in troubleshooting any service issues.

We went in to assess the feasibility of rebuilding their current water treatment system versus replacing it with new equipment. We completed a cost analysis and presented the advantages of upgrading their system with the goals of maintaining consistent water quality, improving efficiency, and creating versatility for potential future growth. Our engineers designed a water treatment system with a computerized control system to monitor flow rates and activate tanks based on water flow to keep up with their varying daily usage pattern.

So, during the slower times when the demand for water is low, only one softening unit is online. As business escalates and the demand for water increases, the Besco-designed control system activates additional softening tanks to satisfy the current demand for water. This ensures that Soapy Joe’s maintains consistent water quality throughout the day and maximizes the efficiency of the system, saving salt and water, by eliminating unnecessary regenerations.

In addition, the design of the system provides for future growth which is very important to this client. The system can be customized to meet increasing water demands. Please view our photos of the installation below.

With more than 50 years of experience in the water treatment industry, Besco Water Treatment was up to the task. By installing carbon backwash filters for de-chlorinization, Hausbeck Pickle Company’s needs were met, and they were able to continue producing their keystone products at their specified quality levels for clients across the country.

Besco performed a complete analysis of their needs including the cost of operation and repairs to the existing D.I. system versus utilizing R/O technology. Besco then proposed reverse osmosis systems with de-chlorination and water softening pre-treatment along with a re-pressurization system. The R/O technology was able to provide the quantity and quality of water that was required for their processing needs. In addition to meeting the customer’s needs in regards to water quality, the customer has realized significant savings in water and chemical costs.

Besco engineered a “tri-plex demand recall system” that will automatically adjust with the fluctuations of flow rate demand that the senior housing complex has. As the flow rate demand for softened water increases to the peak level of one tank, the system will bring on another tank… up to three… to meet the flow rate demands that are called for.Besco Commercial Water Treatment demolished the existing system and installed the new system closer to the wall to improve space requirements for the facility. Besco then moved the salt storage tanks into an adjacent room and hard-plumbed the brine line to the water system. This move saved Northpointe Woods enough space that they were able to easily access the gated area without any obstructions.

Besco engineered a system consisting of reverse osmosis technology, pre-treatment, deionization, ultraviolet and sub-micron filtration. In the interim, while the system was being installed, Besco provided high flow jumbo deionization tanks for the temporary plant so that production could begin immediately.

Leveraging our longstanding relationship with Korex, which includes providing solutions for their plants in Wixom, MI, and Ontario, CAN, Besco Water Treatment was once again entrusted with delivering a state-of-the-art water treatment solution for the Chicago plant. Our team designed and implemented a sophisticated high-purity water system uniquely tailored to meet the demanding requirements of Korex’s production line. The system was engineered to ensure it adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency crucial for the production of facial lotions and detergents.To minimize disruption to Korex’s operations, we coordinated a meticulous installation schedule aligned with their production timelines. Our strategic approach allowed for the installation and integration of the new water purification system without any downtime, ensuring continuous production. The installation of the high-purity water system at Korex’s Chicago plant was a resounding success. Korex can now ensure the consistent quality of its products, backed by the reliability and efficiency of Besco’s water treatment solutions. We are proud to be a part of Korex’s commitment to quality and excellence, and we remain steadfast in our dedication to ensuring they remain at the forefront of their industry.

Besco designed and installed a chlorination and organic removal system for the new Arcadia Brewing Company located in Kalamazoo, MI.Besco Commercial Water Treatment installed a 42” diameter carbon backwash system with a 2” control valve. The valve will capture pertinent information such as average gpm, total water usage, average flow rate, and the number of backwashes since start up. All of this information is instrumental in the diagnostic process of Arcadia Brewing Company.

Two weeks after the install Besco followed up on the new system to be certain that it was producing as promised. It was. The system is working as specified and Arcadia has brewed many batches utilizing Besco Commercial Water Treatment’s designed system.

Besco overnight shipped a valve and installed it the very next day as a temporary solution while a new system was designed and put on order. The System they ordered was able to use the control valve they originally put in place as a temporary solution, which is an important point because it saved the client money. The system arrived on site within a week and the Besco technicians installed it immediately. The customer suffered minimal down time due to the Besco staff understanding the urgency of the situation and responding in kind.

Besco analyzed the water quality and process requirements of the client and designed a system consisting of four stages: pre-treatment, processing, storage and re-pressurization. After assisting the client with the possible location for the equipment, Besco installed, performed start up, trained the staff on the functions of the system and assisted them with initiating a maintenance program. As a result of the system being installed, customer satisfaction on the processed parts is at an all time high and the client has achieved reduced costs on labor and scrap material.

Besco designed a smaller system for the environmental test chamber on a short term, all inclusive rental basis. This would allow the customer to utilize the chamber while waiting for the new equipment to arrive. The 8000 gpd system was in stock and delivered immediately. Once all of the parameters were known for the new equipment, Besco designed a system that would accommodate both needs.

When working with its international customers Besco realizes that not only do the application specifications need to be met, but the installation must seamlessly interface with other internal systems and be designed for the utmost safety of the customer’s work force. This system was designed with special safeguards to do just that.

To solve Gerber Baby Products needs, Besco designed and built a stainless steel system with high temperature solenoid values, face-piping and a PLC controller that can be monitored and controlled from the customer’s BMS system. Since this system required extensive programming, Besco outsourced a programmer from Texas to write custom code for this application to ensure that all functions interface with the current operating system at Gerber.

In addition, when dealing with high temperatures such as were required here, many safeguards were built into the system to prevent injury in case of a failure. These safeguards were designed and customized by Besco Commercial in a redundant fashion so that in the event of a steam leak, the system would automatically shut itself down.

Designing and installing a high purity system for ultrasonic humidification is a core competency of Besco Commercial. We have done it before and understand the critical nature of the application and the need for precision. The real challenge at Henry Ford, and one that Besco faced at Chase Bank too, was the small space that the installation had to fit into. Besco Commercial was given a footprint that was approximately 4’ in depth. However, just as at Chase, we were able to manipulate the equipment to fit this small area and provide the humidification requirements that the Health System needed for a successful installation.

To address CLS’s water filtration challenges, Besco Water Treatment provided a custom solution with the Marlo MFS Series MGA Twin Progressive 96” x 60” tank system. This system operates in “Twin Progressive Flow” mode, ensuring that as water flow rates exceed 200 gallons per minute, a second tank is activated, combining the two for a peak capacity of 400 gallons per minute of filtered water. This advanced system meets CLS’s increased water demands, providing reliable filtration and pressure to maintain the high standards necessary for their commercial laundry and uniform operations.