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Aerial panorama of an industrial water and wastewater treatment complex at sunrise

Water · Wastewater · Process Engineering

Engineering Water.
Engineering Process.
Engineering the Future.

Design, procurement, construction and commissioning of industrial water treatment, wastewater and process systems for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

The Challenge

Water is industry's scarcest resource.

Industrial operations face tightening water availability, stricter environmental limits and rising operating costs. Every cubic metre not recovered is a cost paid twice.

210,000 m³/day
RO water production capacity
40,000 m³/day
Wastewater treatment capacity
20+
Projects delivered
5
Founding engineers

The Engineering

From study to commissioning.

We cover the full engineering cycle — feasibility studies and process design through procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and support.

Water Treatment Engineering
  • Studies & conceptual design
  • Basic & detailed design
  • Equipment selection and sizing
  • Process calculations
Wastewater Engineering
  • Biological & chemical processes
  • Recovery and reuse
  • ZLD design
  • Environmental studies
Electrical & Instrumentation
  • Power and control panels
  • Instrumentation & metering
  • Automation and SCADA
  • Protection & safety systems
Construction & Operation
  • Civil and mechanical works
  • Installation & commissioning
  • Operation and maintenance
  • Operator training
Project Control
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Cost and budget control
  • Progress reporting
  • Risk management

Our Expertise

Our Expertise

Six disciplines our engineering is built on.

Aerial view of an industrial water treatment plantPetrochemical wastewater treatment plantReverse osmosis membrane skid with pressure vesselsCryogenic columns of an air separation unitIndustrial RO skid and process control panelIndustrial reverse osmosis plant hall under delivery

Our Engineering Approach

Our Engineering Approach

Five steps from understanding the problem to optimising operation.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Analyse feed quality, discharge requirements and site constraints.

  2. 02

    Engineer

    Select technology from real data and operating economics.

  3. 03

    Design

    Basic and detailed design, equipment sizing and fabrication documents.

  4. 04

    Execute

    Procurement, construction, installation and commissioning to stable handover.

  5. 05

    Optimise

    Performance monitoring, energy reduction and improved water recovery.

The Technology

The technologies we deploy.

Technology selection follows feed water quality, discharge requirements and project economics — not a predetermined solution.

Industrial reverse osmosis membrane hall
Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Design and delivery of reverse osmosis units for industrial process water, boiler feed water and high-purity applications.

  • Reverse Osmosis (RO)
  • Ultrafiltration (UF)
  • Nanofiltration (NF)
  • Demineralization
  • Softener & multimedia filters
  • Activated carbon filtration
Cryogenic distillation columns of an air separation unit at night
Air Separation Unit

Air Separation Unit (ASU)

Engineering and design of cryogenic air separation units for industrial gas production.

  • Oxygen production
  • Nitrogen production
  • Argon production
  • Storage & distribution systems
Wastewater treatment plant clarifiers at sunset
Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Treatment of industrial, petrochemical and refinery effluent for water recovery and environmental compliance.

  • Industrial effluent
  • Petrochemical effluent
  • Refinery effluent
  • Recovery & reuse
  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
Process piping of a desalination plant at dusk

Technology & Engineering

We don't sell equipment. We engineer the process.

From membrane selection and high-pressure pump sizing to control philosophy and instrumentation — every element follows the project's real data.

The Solution

Single-point project responsibility.

Project delivery under EPC, EPCM, Turn-Key and Design & Build models, with one accountable party from design to handover.

01

Industrial Water Treatment

Design and delivery of process and potable water systems.

02

Wastewater Treatment

Treatment and recovery of industrial and petrochemical effluent.

03

RO Systems

Design, fabrication and commissioning of reverse osmosis units.

04

Air Separation (ASU)

Engineering of air separation and industrial gas units.

05

Engineering & Design

Feasibility, conceptual, basic and detailed design.

06

Procurement

Sourcing from qualified domestic and international manufacturers.

07

Construction

Mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation execution.

08

EPC

Integrated responsibility for design, procurement and construction.

Project Delivery Models

EPCEPCMTurn-KeyDesign & Build

Industries Served

Oil
Gas
Petrochemical
Steel
Power
Food
Pharmaceutical
Mining
Water & Wastewater
Chemical

Industries We Serve

Industries We Serve

From refineries and petrochemicals to water infrastructure.

Oil and gas process facility at blue hour

Oil & Gas

Process, cooling and produced water across upstream and downstream facilities.

Air separation unit at a petrochemical complex

Petrochemical

Demineralised water, effluent recovery and industrial gas supply.

Reverse osmosis hall serving process industries

Process Industries

Steel, mining, food and pharmaceutical plants requiring controlled water quality.

Water and wastewater treatment infrastructure

Water Infrastructure

Water and wastewater treatment plants and reuse schemes.

The Projects

What we have built.

Execution record across oil, gas, petrochemical, steel and process industries.

Refinery wastewater treatment basin

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant

Client
Industrial client
Capacity
8,000 m³/day
Location
Special Economic Zone
Year
2023
In Progress
Air separation unit at an industrial complex

Air Separation Unit (ASU)

Client
Petrochemical complexes
Capacity
High-purity nitrogen
Location
Assaluyeh Region
Year
2024
In Progress
Reverse osmosis membrane train for RO and DM water production

Water Treatment (RO & DM Water Production)

Client
Zinc & acid production plants
Capacity
Process and demineralised water supply
Location
Zanjan Province
Year
2023
Completed

Articles & Media

Articles & Media

Technical articles from the Sepehr engineering team — free to read and download.

Investigation of Pre-Purification Unit in Cryogenic Air SeparationArticle

Investigation of Pre-Purification Unit in Cryogenic Air Separation

Conference paper on the role of activated alumina and molecular sieve adsorbents in removing moisture and CO₂ before the cold box, and the factors that deactivate them.

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Separating the InseparableArticle

Separating the Inseparable

Technical note on what reverse osmosis and cryogenic distillation teach each other: the thermodynamic minimum work of separation, and three constraints the two technologies share.

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Message from the CEO

At Sepehr Process Development Engineering, we do not regard engineering as merely the execution of a project — we regard it as the process of creating durable, precise and dependable solutions.

Our focus is on delivering engineering solutions in water and wastewater treatment, Reverse Osmosis (RO), Air Separation Units (ASU) and process engineering — fields in which design quality, technology selection and correct execution bear directly on the productivity and sustainability of industry.

Drawing on technical knowledge, engineering judgement and a real understanding of industrial requirements, we aim to deliver solutions that answer today's needs while remaining dependable against the challenges industry will face tomorrow.

For us a project is never simply a contract; it is a client's trust, and an opportunity to create an engineering solution that lasts.

We believe the path of industrial development runs through precise engineering, appropriate technology and a commitment to quality — and along that path we hold ourselves accountable to stand beside our clients and industrial partners in building better and more sustainable solutions.

Dr. Peyman Mahmoudi
Chief Executive Officer, Sepehr Process Development Engineering

The Company

Who we are.

Who We Are

Sepehr Process Development Engineering Company was founded to deliver engineering solutions across the water, energy and process industries.

What We Do

Design and execution of industrial projects focused on productivity, energy efficiency and resource recovery.

Our Expertise

Water treatment, wastewater treatment, reverse osmosis, air separation and process equipment for oil, gas and petrochemical plants.

Our Approach

Technology selection driven by real project data, operating economics and environmental requirements.

Mission

To turn industrial water and wastewater challenges into sustainable, reliable engineering solutions. Through technical knowledge and engineering capability, we deliver water, wastewater and process systems that increase productivity, reduce costs, protect water resources and support sustainable industrial development.

Vision

To become one of the most credible and capable engineering companies in the region across water, wastewater and industrial process sectors, and a trusted partner to the oil, gas, petrochemical and heavy industries. We focus on innovation, technical development, execution quality and sustainable, economical solutions.

Values

Execution qualityInnovationClient commitmentSafetyEnvironmental protectionSustainabilityAccountability

Contact

Have a project in mind?

Send us your project parameters. Our engineering team will review and return a technical proposal.

Address
No. 18, Golagin Alley, Shadman St., Tehran, Iran
Working Hours
Saturday–Wednesday, 8:00–17:00
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