Project

Modular Treatment Concept (MZC)

2014-present|WML

Uncertain times call for a resilient and flexible positioning. Due to the significant uncertainties and rapid changes in the water landscape—such as unpredictable demand trends, climate change, emerging substances, and standards—drinking water company WML made the tactical decision in 2014 to flexibilize its production assets.

Background

Inspired by Verdigo of the water board company (now Waterschap Limburg), the radical choice was made to develop new production locations in a standardized, uniform and modular manner: the modular purification concept (MCC) was born.

Figure 2: Four basic process steps MZC (2015)

As a leading process technology specialist, I defined the process technology foundations, designed the pilot and full-scale R&D trajectories, and made significant contributions to the various design phases within a close-knit project team.

Figure 3: MZC pilot installation 2016-2017

Figure 4: Placement of MZC filter boiler, WML PS Breehei (2019)

In 2020, the first MZC-compliant water treatment plant in Breehei was commissioned. A successful three-year full-scale test phase confirmed the MZC standard for all WML new production sites.

Figure 5: Overview of the first MZC purification, WML PS Breehei (2020)

In 2026, the next new treatment plant will be opened at the Grubbenvorst location, which will be built entirely in accordance with the MZC.