Solidworks software used in clean water project

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 12, 2008

Trojan Technologies, a Canadian company, is using Solidworks 3D CAD and flow simulation software from Dassault Systemes Solidworks to custom-design and configure UV water purification systems.

UV rays penetrate bacteria and viruses, destroying their ability to function and reproduce.

The process is simple but effective, destroying harmful microorganisms without adding chemicals or changing the water's taste or odour.

Jason Cerny, one of the company's senior mechanical designers, says: 'Solidworks and Solidworks flow simulation software are important tools in this endeavour, letting us create better systems faster in more competitively sized packages.

'We no longer have to leave extensive room for error and build projects a little larger than they need to be.

Based in London, Ontario, Trojan Technologies used Solidworks to design and build the largest UV disinfection system in the world, made up of 56 water disinfection units, for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

The facility is capable of treating up to 2.2 billion gallons of water each day.

Trojan has used Solidworks for a decade and now needs to build only a third of the costly prototypes it once did.

Trojan has begun using Solidworks Enterprise PDM software to accelerate design by working efficiently around the clock, with the implementation of an offshore engineering team in Bangalore, India.

Trojan relies on authorised Solidworks reseller Javelin Technologies for software training, implementation and support.