When it comes to reverse osmosis and desalination, most people think of large coastal plants turning seawater into freshwater for drinking, industry, and agriculture. While these plants are essential in combating water scarcity, they are energy-intensive, maintenance-intensive, and require membrane elements that meet extremely high-performance standards. Until now, Aqua Membranes has not ventured into the seawater desalination market with our Printed Spacer Technology®.
We are thrilled to announce that Aqua Membranes has successfully completed the first round of 8040 element testing using our newly developed seawater membrane pattern. This patented design, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of desalination, offers significant improvements in element performance. In our recent tests, the new pattern achieved an average 99.8% salt rejection in industry-standard SW test conditions while increasing output by an average of 41% relative to the same flat sheet in a conventional element, a result that has the potential to revolutionize the seawater desalination market, making it more efficient and sustainable.
“These results are a testament to Aqua Membranes’ unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of water treatment technology,” said Craig Beckman, CEO at Aqua Membranes. “This breakthrough brings us one step closer to making desalination a more accessible and environmentally friendly option to address the global water crisis.”
Building on this remarkable achievement, Aqua Membranes has shipped a set of full-size 8040 seawater reverse osmosis elements to a pilot site in the Middle East for further validation. These outstanding results suggest that our technology will play a key role in reducing energy costs and the environmental impact of seawater desalination worldwide. This breakthrough fills us with optimism and hope for the future of seawater desalination.