Water Treatment Plant for the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre

– Through close cooperation and dialogue with Statsbygg, HENT, and SINTEF, we have developed a robust, user-friendly, and resource-optimized solution that meets the needs required by research on future ocean technology, says Reza Hezari at Inrigo.

The solution is designed to ensure stable water quality and operational reliability in facilities where high standards of both precision and flexibility are required. This includes systems for filtration, water chemistry regulation, and adaptation to various research purposes. The delivery covers the entire process from design to completed facility, including installation, automation, monitoring, and commissioning.


Illustrasjonsbilde: Statsbygg/LINK Arkitektur

– With our experience from national and international projects, we are delivering a water treatment plant that will provide the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre with a solid foundation for further development of knowledge and technology for a more sustainable ocean, says Hezari.

The Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre replaces the old Marine Technology Centre and will comprise a total of approximately 45,000 square meters of new and renovated space at Tyholt. Construction began in 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2030. The pool building, a 300-meter-long structure with advanced test pools, is expected to be completed towards the end of the project period.

The centre will strengthen Norway’s position as a leading ocean nation through the development of knowledge and technology for, among other things, ship design, offshore wind, floating solar power plants, underwater robotics, and sustainable food production from the sea. It will contribute to the green transition and the development of new, climate-friendly solutions for the ocean industries, serving as a resource both nationally and internationally.

The construction of the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre is a collaboration between NTNU and SINTEF, with Statsbygg as the developer. The centre is being built with very high environmental ambitions.


Illustration: Statsbygg/LINK Arkitektur

Facts

For the project, Inrigo will:

• Build a comprehensive water treatment plant consisting of buffer tanks, water treatment modules, a chemical room, compressor room, and associated technical installations.
• Install advanced systems for filtration and chlorination to ensure that the water meets strict requirements for quality and safety.
• Ensure that all equipment, such as pipes, valves, pumps, and instrumentation, is supplied in material qualities suited for long service life and demanding environmental conditions.
• Establish a robust electrical and automation system that enables precise control, monitoring, and logging of all relevant parameters, such as water level, pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity, and water quality.
• Integrate the plant with overarching control systems (HLCC and MIS), so that operation and monitoring can take place both locally and centrally, with real-time data and status messages.
• Ensure a high degree of operational reliability, including solutions for machine safety and emergency procedures.
• Provide complete O&M documentation and ensure training of operating personnel.