Seawater Desalination Pretreatment Project - Ningbo, China

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Project Overview

Application: Seawater desalination pretreatment facility

Location: Ningbo, China

Technology: Flat-sheet ceramic membrane filtration system

Treatment Process

Membrane Configuration: Flat-sheet ceramic membrane filtration

  • Membrane Flux: 220 L/m²·h (LMH)

  • Total Membrane Area: 20 m²

  • Module Assembly: Integrated flat-sheet membrane configuration

Project Scope & Services

Engineering Package: Complete turnkey solution including:

  • Process design and engineering

  • Equipment supply and procurement

  • Installation and commissioning

  • System startup and operator training

Process Solution

The treatment system employs flat-sheet ceramic membrane technology configured in modular assemblies for efficient filtration of seawater feed prior to reverse osmosis desalination. The ceramic membrane modules provide robust pretreatment capable of handling challenging seawater conditions while maintaining consistent permeate quality.

Design Performance Standards

Effluent Turbidity: ≤ 0.5 NTU System Availability: High reliability operation with minimal downtime

Project Benefits & Outcomes

Space Efficiency: Compact modular design minimizes footprint requirements

Economic Performance:

  • Low capital expenditure (CAPEX)

  • Reduced operating expenditure (OPEX)

  • Cost-effective pretreatment solution

Technical Achievement: Successfully meets all design performance criteria while delivering reliable, automated operation suitable for continuous seawater desalination pretreatment applications.