Industrial Reverse Osmosis

A

Salt or brackish water first enters into the system via a through-hull fitting and is filtered through the Sea Strainer. This feed water is then boosted to 20 psi by the Booster Pump and filtered through 25 and 5 micron series Pre-filters. These filters remove sediments, suspended solids, and salt from the feed water prior to entering the High Pressure Pump. Oil, if present, is then separated and removed by the Oil/Water Separator. An added feature, a Low Pressure Switch, shuts down the system in the event of low flow conditions, preventing cavitation in the High Pressure Pump.

B

The High Pressure Pump supplies the required force to drive the feed water through the semi-permeable Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) Membrane. An automatic over-pressure safety shutdown switch and a Back Pressure Regulator automatically control the necessary pressure level in the Membrane Vessel Assembly. Concentrated brine is then fed through the Brine Dump Tee connector and eliminated from the system.

C

The fresh water produced flows out of the R.O. Membrane where it is up to 99.2% free of salts, minerals, and other ions. It then passes into the Product Flow Meter where the amount of potable water produced per hour is registered. Next, the Salinity Probe adjusts automatically for temperature changes and registers the salt content of the product water. The product water then passes through the Charcoal Filter, which purifies the water of unpleasant odors and taste. Finally, the last filtration process is completed by an Ultraviolet Sterilizer where 99.8% of all micro-organisms, including viruses and bacteria, are destroyed.