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Sizing a modular water plant for a remote camp
Estimate shift peaks, treated-water storage, source quality and seasonal operation for a remote camp.
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Separate daily demand from short bursts
Build a demand schedule around occupancy, shifts, kitchens, showers, laundry and construction activities. Confirm whether process water and drinking water can use separate supplies. Size the plant against the net daily demand and use the hourly profile to check storage and distribution duty. A shift change may demand a short burst of flow even when daily consumption remains steady.
Match the treatment route to the source
List possible sources, seasonal availability and water-quality results. Surface water may require solids removal, filtration and disinfection. Where feed contains dissolved salts, a suitable desalination stage and a concentrate handling route may also be needed. Determine which source is available during the driest part of the year and include a representative sample from that period.
Plan around staff and consumables
Review power availability, time between service visits and how operators will receive replacement cartridges, cleaning materials and test supplies. Describe what should happen if feed quality moves outside the design envelope or communications fail. Ask for a temporary storage plan and the minimum operating tasks the camp team needs to perform locally.