The Alternative Energy Desalination System (Alternative Energy DS) removes salt from sea water via a membrane system as well as other impurities creating a potable water supply. It operates in a seawater environment located on coastal areas with sufficient ocean currents. Desalinated water is produced in a submerged vessel located at approx 80ft (25m) under the ocean surface, secured by cables and anchors. Pumping energy is provided by the Water Current Generator (WCG). Product water is pumped to shore through an underwater pipeline using the Positive Displacement Pump (PDP) and the energy of the Water Current Generator (WCG)..
One Alternative Energy DS vessel can desalinate up to 65,000 gallons per day (250 m3) of sea water. An array of vessels can increase production at will. The minimum sea current velocity required is 0.5 mph, or approx 20 cm/s. Electricity is only required to run the solenoid controls and monitoring sensors. High quality product water is produced using the latest commercial reverse osmosis membrane technology. Depending on the selected membrane type, the Alternative Energy DS can operate under difficult feed water conditions, up to 20 SDI.
Alternative Energy Desalination System:
Environmental Impact:
The Alternative Energy DS brine disposal is environmentally friendly, using an exclusive dispersion system. The brine is released in the middle of ocean currents at mid-depth, thus providing a rapid dispersion with minimum impact on the environment. The ADS also reduces the risk of sea life impingement through the feed water intake system. The modular configuration allows an efficient dispersion of the suction effect as the desalination vessels are kept at a specific distance from each other. Finally, no pretreatment chemicals are required in the desalination process.
Applications include:
– Potable Water
– Irrigation Water
– Industrial Water
– De-Watering
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