CONCENTRATE OUTLET (OUT) AND SEAWATER INLET (IN)
FIG. 3-9
The watermaker group is composed by the following components:
• Reverse osmosis membranes
• Energy Recovery System
• Manometer
• Flowmeter
• Depressurization valve
• Positioner
• Reset valve
• Probe (pressure switch)
• Electric box
Reverse osmosis membranes, are installed inside the glass fibre high-pressure housing. Membranes are
n.3 x SW2521 type. Their purpose is to separate the intake high-pressure seawater in two flows: one for the
salt-water drain and one for the fresh water production.