AQUA titanium-plate freshwater generator0 pages
AQUA
Titanium-plate freshwater generator
The AQUA freshwater generator
The AQUA freshwater generator is a major advance based
on proven Alfa Laval expertise. AQUA’s optimized process
cuts seawater needs in half, which minimizes pipework and
allows the installation of smaller seawater pumps. This in
turn reduces installation costs, fuel consumption and CO2
emissions.
AQUA makes use of 3in1
plate technology, which enables
desalination in a single plate pack with one type of titanium
plate. Since the plate pack also contains the process
vacuum, AQUA has no outer shell and is smaller than other
freshwater generators. The plate pack slides open for easy
access to the interior without an additional service area.
The use of corrosionand
erosionresistant
titanium, combined
with an optimized process that inhibits natural scaling,
ensures that AQUA needs little maintenance. The system has
been fully tested both on and off shore, and is designed to
last the lifetime of the ship.
Application
AQUA uses vacuum distillation to convert seawater into highquality
fresh water for domestic and process utilization. By
providing a constant supply of lowsalinity
water and continuously
controlling the water quality, it eliminates the need for
bunker water.
AQUA is designed for automatic operation in periodically
unmanned engine rooms and other automated operations.
It is suitable for installation on ships and rigs, as well as in
remote onshore locations.
Jacket water, steam injection or a Hot Water Loop can all be
used as heating media.