When examining the actual installation, what is the first thing to do?
Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
How does reverse osmosis in desalination work?
How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
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Q: When examining the actual installation, what is the first thing to do?
A: Verify the characteristics of the pumped media and the operating conditions.
Q: When examining the actual installation, what is the first thing to do?
A: Verify that air vents are present in the system, before and after the membranes.
Q: When examining the actual installation, what is the first thing to do?
A: Make sure that power supply and power cables are in accordance with the nameplates.
Q: Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
A: The measuring will ensure that the water is properly treated before it reaches the reverse osmosis membranes.
Q: Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
A: By comparing the data with the values obtained in the design phase it is possible to calibrate and balance the system to get the best possible results
Q: Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
A: Because it is important to provide the operator with the instructions and the information he needs.
Q: Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
A: A beach well is a very cheap solution for water intake.
Q: Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
A: A beach well intake will prevent chemical use in the desalination plant.
Q: Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
A: The water passes through sand, which acts as a natural filter and eliminates the need for prefiltration in the plant
Q: How does reverse osmosis in desalination work?
A: In reverse osmosis, the intake water is subjected to high temperatures in order to separate salt from water through evaporation.
Q: How does reverse osmosis in desalination work?
A: Reverse osmosis is a normal filtration process in which water passes through a filter.
Q: How does reverse osmosis in desalination work?
A: High-pressure pumps force seawater through a membrane to separate water molecules from minerals, bacteria and other impurities.
Q: How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
A: It transfers the pressure from the expelled brine to the intake seawater using a rotor, reducing the need for high-pressure pumps.
Q: How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
A: The pressure exchanger generates electricity for the intake pump.
Q: How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
A: The pressure exchanger drives a high-pressure pump.
Q: Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
A: To ensure consumers that the water is safe to use and drink.
Q: Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
A: To change the colour of the water before it reaches the consumer.
Q: Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
A: To ensure the right PH-value and to add important minerals that have been filtered away.