Heavy metal removal is an essential part of advanced water and wastewater treatment, particularly in applications where complex pollutants require targeted and reliable treatment.
SYCHEM designs and integrates specialized systems for demanding water streams in both water and wastewater applications.
In potable water treatment, heavy metal removal may be required for conventional water sources affected by elements such as arsenic, chromium and selenium, as well as more common parameters such as iron and manganese. In wastewater applications, including mining effluents, industrial wastewater and landfill leachate, treatment requirements may involve heavy metals, high organic load, ammonium ions and non-biodegradable compounds.
Using technologies such as chemical treatment, advanced filtration, crossflow polymeric or ceramic membranes and reverse osmosis, SYCHEM develops solutions that help achieve the required water quality for potable use, reuse or discharge.
In mining effluent treatment in particular, the company has demonstrated high heavy metal removal efficiency through advanced filtration solutions, offering a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional processes.
The company’s approach combines technical assessment, laboratory support, pilot trials where necessary and system design expertise, ensuring effective treatment, operational reliability and compliance with each project’s specific requirements.
SYCHEM seawater desalination systems are designed to treat feed water with TDS levels from 6,000 to 43,000 mg/L, producing potable water with a maximum TDS concentration of 500 mg/L.
Through advanced engineering and innovative design, SYCHEM has developed third-generation seawater reverse osmosis systems under the SYRO SW series. By integrating high-efficiency pressure exchanger technology, these units significantly reduce energy consumption and production costs, achieving energy requirements of up to 3.0 kWh/m³ of produced water.
All SYRO SW Units Include:
This design ensures efficient operation, reliable performance, simplified maintenance, and consistently high-quality potable water production under demanding seawater conditions.
