Water Intake Expansion
Project Overview
Engineering Design Services completed a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the expansion of an existing facility’s water intake and purification system. The existing system processed approximately 600 GPM, and the proposed expansion aimed to double capacity to 1,200 GPM while maintaining integration with existing infrastructure and operational reliability.
Result & Impact
• Identified the most practical and cost-effective expansion strategy from multiple design scenarios
• Provided a clear path to double system capacity from 600 GPM to 1,200 GPM
• Delivered a TIC estimate (~$2.02M) to support early investment decisions
• Improved project clarity through detailed feasibility and constructability analysis
• Reduced project risk by identifying layout and tie-in constraints early
• Positioned the project for a smooth transition into detailed engineering and execution phases
Engineering Tools & Technologies
• Process and utility system feasibility analysis
• Preliminary plot plan development
• Hydraulic and capacity evaluation (GPM system scaling)
• Construction cost estimating methodologies
• Site layout and tie-in constraint analysis
• Infrastructure integration planning
• Total Installed Cost (TIC) modeling
Scope
• Evaluate existing water intake and purification system capacity
• Assess facility layout, available plot space, and tie-in constraints
• Develop multiple expansion scenarios for capacity increase
• Prepare preliminary plot plans for proposed equipment configuration
• Analyze system routing and constructability considerations
• Develop order-of-magnitude construction cost estimates
• Generate Total Installed Cost (TIC) projection for expansion options
• Support early-stage decision-making and project planning
Solution
Engineering Design Services assessed the technical and spatial feasibility of doubling system capacity by analyzing existing infrastructure constraints and evaluating multiple design configurations. Preliminary layout development was used to identify optimal equipment placement and system routing while minimizing disruption to existing operations. Cost modeling was performed to establish a realistic TIC estimate and guide the client toward the most viable expansion strategy.
