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How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?

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Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?

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Why is it essential that the flushing procedure runs perfectly?

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Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?

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How much of the energy needed to drive the reverse osmosis process will a pressure exchanger provide?

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Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?

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1: How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
It transfers the pressure from the expelled brine to the intake seawater using a rotor, reducing the need for high-pressure pumps.
1: How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
The pressure exchanger generates electricity for the intake pump.
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1: How does a pressure exchanger bring down the costs of production?
The pressure exchanger drives a high-pressure pump.
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2: Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
To ensure consumers that the water is safe to use and drink.
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2: Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
To change the colour of the water before it reaches the consumer.
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2: Why does the permeate water have to be further treated after the reverse osmosis process?
To ensure the right PH-value and to add important minerals that have been filtered away.
3: Why is it essential that the flushing procedure runs perfectly?
Flushing prevents premature corrosion and increases system reliability
3: Why is it essential that the flushing procedure runs perfectly?
Flushing keeps the usage of expensive chemicals to an absolute minimum
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3: Why is it essential that the flushing procedure runs perfectly?
Flushing ensures reliable and efficient operation for years
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4: Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
A beach well is a very cheap solution for water intake.
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4: Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
A beach well intake will prevent chemical use in the desalination plant.
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4: Why are beach wells with submersible pumps the optimal intake method for smaller desalination plants?
The water passes through sand, which acts as a natural filter and eliminates the need for prefiltration in the plant
5: How much of the energy needed to drive the reverse osmosis process will a pressure exchanger provide?
33%
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5: How much of the energy needed to drive the reverse osmosis process will a pressure exchanger provide?
50%
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5: How much of the energy needed to drive the reverse osmosis process will a pressure exchanger provide?
60%
6: Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
The measuring will ensure that the water is properly treated before it reaches the reverse osmosis membranes.
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6: Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
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
6: Why is it important to measure the raw water, production water and brine, when the facility is switched on for the first time?
Because it is important to provide the operator with the instructions and the information he needs.
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