USNS Comfort Case Study
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Executive Summary
The USNS Comfort, docked at an Alabama shipyard, It is missing the, partnered with Neu-Ion to replace outdated deionization (DI) tanks and filtration systems. Within just 1–2 workdays, Neu-Ion delivered and installed high-performance mixed-bed and cation/anion exchange tanks, significantly enhancing the ship’s water purification capabilities. The project was completed efficiently, with minimal to no disruption.
Client Name:
USNS Comfort
Industry:
Maritime / Naval Medical Support
Size:
Large hospital ship operated by the U.S. Navy
Location:
Docked at Alabama Shipyard, Mobile, AL
The Challenge
The USNS Comfort required a critical service to its onboard water purification system, specifically the replacement of aging DI tanks and filters. Maintaining high-quality water is essential for the ship’s medical operations. Existing systems were no longer meeting performance standards, and timely replacement was necessary to avoid operational disruptions.
Solution Implemented
Neu-Ion provided a comprehensive replacement service that included:
1 Polypropylene Prefilter (5-micron, 20”)
1 Granular Activated Carbon Filters (10”)
2 Mixed-Bed DI Exchange Tanks (MB47)
2-Sets of Cation/Anion Exchange Tanks (CA47)
The exchange tanks were manufactured using FRP construction with polyethylene liners and premium resin blends. Neu-Ion performed the tank exchanges and provided additional filter cartridges for future bi-monthly replacements by the ship’s staff. The project was completed within 1–2 business days, with two Neu-Ion technicians on-site.
The Results
- Improved Water Quality: Enhanced filtration and deionization performance.
- Operational Efficiency: Completed in under 2 days with minimal disruption.
- Sustainability: Monthly filter replacements planned to maintain system integrity.
- Commitment: When the Navy needed a technician to travel to Alabama where the boat was docked, we said no problem.
