BOAT WATERPROOF PLANT / BOAT DESALINATION PLANT

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BOAT WATER PURIFIER / BOAT DESALINATION PLANT

A ship's watermaker is essential on any voyage to desalinate seawater and convert it into potable freshwater. Access to drinking water is vital when we embark on a journey, and having one is indispensable. A high-quality water purifier for a sailboat or yacht is essential to guarantee a reliable water supply on board. Especially if you plan to anchor in a cove and don't intend to return to port, a seawater purifier will provide complete autonomy.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
The system has two seawater pumps. The first is the feed pump , which operates at a pressure of approximately 1.5 bar. This pump feeds the secondary or high-pressure pump , which operates at approximately 60 bar. This pressure passes through the membrane containers, which house the seawater membranes, carrying out reverse osmosis and producing fresh water on one side and brackish water that is discharged into the sea on the other.

WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR COMPETITIONS AND REGATTAS
When competing, it's essential that your water purifier can withstand extreme conditions. Ideally, you should choose a small, lightweight, and compact model that's easy to use and simple to repair if it breaks down, as damage to your water purifier could force you out of the competition.

Drinking water also ensures food safety. In long-distance competitions, freeze-dried food is frequently used, which must be rehydrated. Therefore, choosing a good water purifier for your sailboat is essential for a successful voyage.

In a regatta, especially when sailing solo, it's essential to maintain optimal health through proper nutrition and the use of clean, high-quality water to prevent potential complications (such as colitis). Even after thorough filtration, water produced in a tank can easily become contaminated in a closed environment subjected to heat and humidity. Therefore, water produced by a water treatment plant should always be consumed immediately to ensure its quality. Ultraviolet sterilizers can also be used.

It is advisable to choose an energy-efficient seawater desalination system, such as those from Spectra , with the Clark energy recovery pump. Spectra remains a preferred choice in major regattas like the Volvo Ocean Race and the Clipper Challenge around the world. A Clark energy recovery pump will produce a minimum of 24 liters per hour, with a consumption of around 108 watts, or 4.5 watts per liter produced. These pumps offer the advantage of very low energy consumption, but on the other hand, they result in greater friction and wear on the internal parts. In contrast, a high-pressure pump with hydraulic pistons and oil lubrication involves less friction and wear on the internal parts, but has significantly higher energy consumption, between 2000 and 2500 watts, to produce the same amount of water.