When Nordic Paper in Bäckhammar, Sweden needed to relocate its discharge point for treated process water approximately 10 kilometres from the mill and around 3 kilometres offshore into the receiving water body, stringent requirements were placed on technology, performance, and operational reliability.
When Nordic Paper in Bäckhammar, Sweden needed to relocate its discharge point for treated process water approximately 10 kilometres from the mill and around 3 kilometres offshore into the receiving water body, stringent requirements were placed on technology, performance, and operational reliability.
Through GF Infrawise specialist expertise in hydraulic design, submerged pipelines, and complex infrastructure, a tailor-made solution was developed that combines long service life, reliable operation, and proven functionality.
GF Infrawise assumed full responsibility for its scope of supply within the project, from advanced hydraulic design and dimensioning to delivery and performance responsibility for the complete submerged pipeline system.
Relocation of the discharge point approximately 10 km from the industrial site
Complex hydraulic conditions with demanding flow optimization requirements
Need for a long-term solution with minimal maintenance requirements
Safe installation and operation under challeging conditions
The completed solution comprises a total of 12 kilometres of pressure pipelines and several specially adapted components to ensure safe and efficient operation.
By combining robust PE piping systems with advanced hydraulic expertise, GF Infrawise delivered a solution designed to meet future requirements.
Robust and reliable water management
Long service life and low maintenance costs
High operational reliability and dependable performance
Optimized hydraulic efficiency
The result is a complete and highly reliable, submerged pipeline system that provides Nordic Paper with a long-term solution, enabling the company to operate with confidence and maintain full control well into the future.
