CIEMATRI-013
NF-RO-FO
Other · 2021
80 barReverse osmosis maximum pressure
16 barNanofiltration maximum pressure
About this facility
The pilot plant consists of membrane modules connected as three flexible units: forward osmosis, reverse osmosis/nanofiltration and microfiltration. The feed water passes through membranes that separate ions. The units may be interconnected in series or parallel for pretreatment, combined membrane separation or pressure-retarded osmosis operation. The installation is monitored with pressure, conductivity and flow sensors.
Sectors and technologies
Desalination, agriculture
Technical specifications
9 parameters| Facility type | Other |
|---|---|
| Year of construction | 2021 |
| Forward osmosis unit | 12 Aquaporin HFF02 hollow-fibre modules, 2.3 m² membrane area each |
| Forward osmosis nominal flow rate | 3.6 m³/h |
| Reverse osmosis nominal flow rate | 3 m³/h |
| Reverse osmosis maximum pressure | 80 bar |
| Nanofiltration maximum pressure | 16 bar |
| Microfiltration nominal flow rate | 3 m³/h |
| Units | Forward Osmosis; Reverse Osmosis/Nanofiltration; Microfiltration |
Available services
- Innovative membrane desalination technologies (MD, FO)
- Characterisation and Testing of Membranes for Water treatment
Contact & links
Patricia Palenzuela (patricia.palenzuela@psa.es); Guillermo Zaragoza (guillermo.zaragoza@psa.es)



