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- Canal de Alicante Desalination Plant
Seawater intake through collector wells. Disinfection through the addition of sodium hypochlorite.
Pumping of seawater using deep-well vertical centrifugal pumps (18), with a capacity of 300 m3/h each. In-line microfiltration using 10 constant-level filters. Conditioning of filtered water through dosing of sulphuric acid and an antifoulant (sodium hexametaphosphate). Removal of residual free chlorine through the addition of sodium bisulphite. High-pressure pumping and energy recovery through 7 sets of multi-stage pumps + Pelton turbines. Seven frames of 100 modules and 700 membranes each. Remineralization of desalinated water through the addition of lime.
The desalination project is a key part of the South Australian government’s Water Proofing Adelaide Strategy. It will provide Adelaide with half of its annual water usage and is powered by sustainable energy sources.
The desalination plant in Tampa Bay (Florida) is the largest facility of its kind in the United States.
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