Linde in Yantai cuts freshwater and wastewater with rainwater recovery system
Linde Gases (Yantai), a major air-separation site in China’s water-stressed Shandong region, partnered with Nalco Water to reduce water demand. A rainwater recovery network and smart water management cleaned and treated discharge water for reuse in cooling, improving system efficiency. The upgrade reduced freshwater use, lowered wastewater discharge, and cut energy needed for water pumping.