ZLD technology from GE for Texas powerplants
21 Jan 13 by desalination
Two new Texas powerplants are to use zero liquid discharge (ZLD) wastewater treatment technology supplied by GE, the company announced on 15 January 2013.
The two 758 MW natural gas, combined-cycle powerplants, located in Sherman and Temple, will be able to reduce incoming water needs by recycling and reusing more than 98% of their own cooling-tower wastewater.
Once commissioned, the Temple Power Plant, located in Bell County, will use treated water from a nearby wastewater treatment plant, and the Sherman Power Plant, located in Grayson County, will use Lake Texoma as its cooling water source.
GE’s ZLD systems will treat 450 GPM (28.4 L/s) of water for each powerplant, reducing the amount of new water needed from the original sources. Panda Power Funds owns the two power plants and Bechtel will serve as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor.
GE will provide a brine concentrator and crystallizer for the Sherman Power Plant and a brine concentrator for the Temple Power Plant. Panda expects both power plants to begin commercial operation by the end of 2014.
Comments
Login on register to comment
Related content

Desalination
A world leader committed to preserving resources through desalination and reuse
The Group designs
Desalination
Leading expert delivers online masterclass on membrane fouling
There is only one week left to register for this exciting new format of online event and deepen your understanding of membrane fouling in only one hour.

Desalination
Singapore International Water Week Turns 10 Years: Celebrating a Decade of Accomplishment in the Global Water Industry
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the world's premier platform to connect the water industry for innovative solutions and sustainable urban water management. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices
Related supplier content
Desalination
Great results with Osmotech® for RO make-up water
Reduction of total operational costs even in limit make up water conditions
Desalination
Great results with Osmotech® for RO make-up water
Reduction of total operational costs even in limit make up water conditions

Desalination
Our Project history
The list is an example of the work successfully completed by SO4 Offshore engineers