Gray Construction - U2
Client: Gray Construction - U2
Location:
US East Coast
Project:
Wafer-Slicing/Silicon Cutting WTP system Mechanical installation
Application:
Mechanical Equipment Installation of Silicon Wastewater Reuse
Year Start:
2024
Scope of Services:
Balance-of-plant design and supply & Installation of Process Equipment and systems
Executing mechanical installation and balance-of-plant integration for a silicon wastewater reuse system supporting advanced solar manufacturing operations.
Executive Summary
For a large-scale solar panel manufacturing facility on the U.S. East Coast, Gray Construction required a mechanically integrated wastewater reuse system to recover and reuse silicon-bearing process water generated during manufacturing operations. The system was critical to reducing freshwater demand, improving sustainability metrics, and supporting continuous production while managing abrasive and solids-laden wastewater streams typical of silicon processing.
Tomorrow Water Actions and Scope
Tomorrow Water was responsible for balance-of-plant design and supply, along with mechanical installation of the silicon wastewater reuse process equipment and associated systems. The scope included installation of major reuse system components, interconnecting piping, pumps, tanks, and mechanical interfaces required to support reliable system operation.
Process piping systems were installed using materials compatible with silicon-laden wastewater service. Installation activities included controlled flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system verification prior to startup. Extensive QA/QC requirements were implemented, including material verification, joint inspections, pressure testing documentation, and system cleanliness validation to ensure mechanical integrity and readiness for commissioning. All work was closely coordinated with Gray Construction to maintain schedule alignment, constructability, and integration with upstream and downstream manufacturing processes.
Conclusion
Through disciplined mechanical execution and balance-of-plant integration, Tomorrow Water supported the successful deployment of a silicon wastewater reuse system critical to sustainable solar manufacturing. The project demonstrates Tomorrow Water’s ability to install and integrate complex industrial water reuse systems while meeting stringent quality, reliability, and construction-phase requirements reinforcing operational efficiency and long-term water stewardship objectives.
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