Reverse Osmosis
medium
Reverse osmosis desalinators for freshwater production from seawater
Known Models (3)
Nirex Marine RO 50
50 t/day FW
· 30.0 kW
· Seawater → Freshwater
· Reverse Osmosis
medium: Seawater → Freshwater
power_kw: 30
type: Reverse Osmosis
Common Failures:
- • Membrane fouling/biofouling
- • HP pump seal leakage
- • Pressure vessel O-ring failure
- • Pre-filter clogging
Service: Membrane replacement every 3-5 years. Pre-filtration critical. Chemical cleaning (CIP) every 3-6 months. Monitor permeate TDS.
Spares: Nirex: Einspritzdüsen und Ölfilter an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen.
Nirex Marine RO 100
100 t/day FW
· 55.0 kW
· Seawater → Freshwater
· Reverse Osmosis
medium: Seawater → Freshwater
power_kw: 55
type: Reverse Osmosis
Common Failures:
- • Membrane degradation from chlorine
- • HP pump failure
- • Energy recovery device fault
- • Pre-filter blockage
Service: Larger unit with energy recovery. Dechlorinate feed water. CIP every 3 months. Membrane replacement per performance.
Spares: Nirex: Einspritzdüsen und Ölfilter an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen.
Nirex Marine RO 200
200 t/day FW
· 90.0 kW
· Seawater → Freshwater
· Reverse Osmosis
medium: Seawater → Freshwater
power_kw: 90
type: Reverse Osmosis
Common Failures:
- • Multiple membrane element failure
- • HP pump cavitation
- • Control system fault
- • Post-treatment malfunction
Service: Multi-bank RO system. Redundant HP pumps. Post-treatment (remineralization, UV) for potable water quality.
Spares: Nirex: Einspritzdüsen und Ölfilter an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen.