BOAT WATER TREATMENT PLANT / BOAT DESALINATION PLANT
A water purifier for a boat is essential on any voyage to desalinate seawater, converting it into fresh drinking water. Access to drinking water is vital when we embark and it is essential to have a a high-quality water purifier for a sailboat or a water purifier for a yacht that guarantees us the supply on board. Especially if we want to anchor in a cove and we do not intend to go to port, the sea water purifier will provide us with total autonomy.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The system has two seawater pumps. The first is the feed pump , which works at a pressure of approximately 1.5 bars. This pump feeds the secondary pump or high-pressure pump , which works at approximately 60 bars. This pressure passes through the membrane containers, with the sea membranes inside, carrying out reverse osmosis and obtaining fresh water on the one hand and brackish water rejected to the sea on the other.
WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR COMPETITIONS AND REGATTAS
When it comes to competition, it is desirable that the water purifier is adapted to extreme conditions. It is best to opt for a small, light and compact model that is easy to use and can be easily repaired in case of a breakdown, since damage to the water purifier can put you out of the competition.
Drinking water also guarantees food. In long-distance competitions, freeze-dried food is often used, which must be hydrated. For all these reasons, choosing a good water purifier for a sailboat is essential for the success of the crossing.
In a regatta, and even in a solo race, it is essential to take care of your health at 100% with food and the use of healthy, quality water to avoid possible complications (colitis, etc.). If we store the water produced in a tank, no matter how filtered it is from the system, it is very possible that it will become contaminated in a closed space subject to heat and humidity. That is why we must always consume the water produced by a water treatment plant immediately to guarantee its optimal condition. Ultraviolet sterilizers can also be used.
It is advisable to choose a low-energy seawater treatment plant, such as the Spectra brand water treatment plants with the Clark energy recovery pump. The Spectra brand remains the favourite choice in major regattas such as the Volvo Ocean Race and Clipper Challenge around-the-world. A Clark energy recovery pump will produce a minimum of 24 litres/hour, with consumption around 108 Watts or 4.5 Watts per litre produced. This type of pump has the advantage of very low energy consumption but, on the other hand, produces greater friction and wear between the internal parts. On the other hand, a high-pressure pump with hydraulic pistons and oil lubrication, involves less friction and wear on the internal parts but has much higher consumptions of between 2000 and 2500 Watts to produce the same amount of water.