Energy is the largest operating cost in seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination. The Saptora FLEX™ pressure exchanger is an isobaric energy recovery device capable of recovering over 98% of hydraulic energy, significantly reducing operating costs and capital expenditures.
Key Highlights:
Energy Recovery: 98%
Capacity per Unit: Up to 600 gpm
System Footprint: Less than 50% of conventional systems
The Saptora FLEX™ pressure exchanger is a high-efficiency, compact energy recovery device for seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination, designed to reduce operating costs and footprint while ensuring safe, reliable performance.
Key Features & Benefits:
Certified for Safety: Meets NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standards for drinking water applications.
Best-in-Class Hydraulic Efficiency: Recovers over 98% of brine stream energy, reducing high-pressure pump capacity by up to 60%, lowering operating and capital costs.
Simple, Reliable Design: Only four major internal parts for high reliability, easy maintenance, and visual inspection via sight glass.
Extremely Low Mixing Rate: Minimizes membrane feed salinity, lowering energy consumption of high-pressure and ERD booster pumps.
Minimal Lubrication: Axle-guided rotor reduces lubrication requirements, boosting efficiency.
Highest Capacity per Unit: Handles up to 600 gpm, reducing the number of units required and shrinking plant footprint.
Smallest Footprint: Compact design with simpler headers and fewer couplings simplifies installation and lowers costs.
Lightweight Design: The most compact and lightweight pressure exchanger available.
Easy Retrofit: Drop-in replacement for existing isobaric energy recovery devices, enabling quick upgrades.
Summary Metrics:
Energy Recovery: 98%
Capacity per Unit: Up to 600 gpm
System Footprint:
Operating Parameters
Size Range: 150 and 200 mm (6 and 8 in.)
Materials: Titanium and Ceramic
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