Fast-Turnaround Raw Water Storage for a Remote Fertiliser Manufacturer…
When a fertiliser manufacturer required additional raw water storage for a production site south of Wiluna, they needed a solution that could be delivered quickly, engineered correctly, and tailored to their process requirements without unnecessary complexity.
Operating in a remote environment, the client extracts hypersaline brine and converts it into sulphate of potash (SOP) to support global food production. For this project, reliability and fast turnaround were critical to keeping the site moving.
West Coast Poly supplied three 38,000L heavy-duty storage tanks suitable for industrial raw water storage.
Early discussions focused on inlet configuration and refill control. With a maximum instantaneous inflow of approximately 300 litres per minute from a pressurised line, our team worked closely with the client’s engineers to nominate the correct float valve size and inlet arrangement, ensuring reliable refill control without oversizing components.
Clear technical communication allowed the scope to be refined quickly, including confirming overflow requirements and adjusting inlet sizing to suit actual operating conditions. This approach avoided unnecessary cost while still meeting site performance requirements.
This project highlights how practical engineering, responsive communication, and in-house manufacturing enable West Coast Poly to deliver industrial storage solutions that fit the application, not just the specification.
