Waste Water/Desalination Advantages

Some basic facts and advantages about the process:

The water

• No pretreatment of the input water is needed
• No chemical posttreatment of water needed
• Can operate in high salinity waters
• The water produced is pure distilled water; no contaminants, bacteria or suspended particles are present
• No boron contaminants unlike reverse osmosis
• A remineralisation and ultraviolet disinfection system can be provided to achieve the correct balance of minerals and ensure safe storage for long periods

The operations

• A low temperature (maximum 70 °C - 95 °C) is used for the evaporation
• Low maintenance
• Easy access for cleaning and repairs
• Automatic operation and remote monitoring
• Facility is fast to erect and install
• The systems are modular and can be simply sized to meet the customer needs

The environment

• Condenser system designed to recover energy
• Low energy input required for operation
• No need to be connected to the electrical grid. The system can be run from photovoltaic cells or a small generator
• Low carbon footprint gives the opportunity to generate carbon credits
• No harmful discharges – the only waste is naturally sea brine. Prior to discharge this is mixed with seawater to leave minimal environmental impact