PWN Andijk
The warm welcome began with lunch followed by an introduction provided by Dr.Ir Ignaz ( G.I.M. ) Worm. He explained the operations of the Andijk production facility. At this PWN site, water is extracted from the IJsselmeer from a reservoir. At the production plant, which has been in operation since 1968, the water passes through microscreens that remove the coarse dirt particles and algae. The water then undergoes a so-called flocculation treatment. This encapsulates and removes suspended particles. After filtration, the water is clear. The water then undergoes treatment in the UV/H2O2 unit.
The water goes to the customer in this condition. Besides drinking water, the water is also supplied in large quantities to companies like Tata as industrial water. The method of water purification is now also sold far beyond the Netherlands such as in Singapore. Worm went on to talk very interestingly about his recent PhD research, in which business operations are simulated. The advantage of this is that necessary software can be tested virtually and business managers can be trained on their skills. The introduction invited participants to ask many questions and led to a lively discussion. After this, we were shown around in two groups. With 30 participants, it was a successful visit.
Description
KIVI NIRIA Region Noord-Holland is organising an excursion to PWN Andijk in Andijk on Wednesday 20 February 2013. An introduction will be given by Dr Ignaz ( G.I.M.) Worm. In addition to explaining the business operations, he will discuss a simulation of the drinking water supply in which the necessary software can be virtually tested and the managers' skills can be trained. Lunch will be provided at the reception.
At PWN in Andijk, water is taken from the IJsselmeer from a reservoir. At the production plant, which has been in operation since 1968, the water passes through microscreens that extract the coarse dirt particles and algae. The water then undergoes a so-called flocculation treatment. This encapsulates and removes suspended particles. After filtration, the water is clear. The water then undergoes treatment in the UV/H2O2 unit. Here, the water is first supplied with H2O2 and then exposed to ultraviolet light. This treatment kills micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Chemical contaminants such as pesticides are also broken down. Carbon filters then remove the debris. Post-treatment with chlorine is not necessary. The water goes to the customer in this condition. PWN is the first company in the world to apply UV/H2O2 treatment on this large scale since 2004. The big advantage here is that no chlorine or ozone is used and therefore no harmful residues such as trihalon methanes or bromate are released.
After the introduction, a visit to the Production Plant will take place.
12.00 Reception with lunch
13.15 Introduction by Dr Ignaz ( G.I.M.) Worm
13.45 Tour
15.30 End of Excursion
Location
dijkweg 1, 1619 HA Andijk
Organiser
Region North-Holland
Name and contact details for information
Rien Vos, tel. 072-5321430