TM 10-4610-229-10
1-4.
GLOSSARY (CONT)
Raw water
Contaminated water that is not
suitable for drinking without
treatment
Reverse osmosis
Purification process by which
contaminated water is subjected to
high pressure, separating salt or
other particles through a membrane
to produce drinking water
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-5.
EQUIPMENT CRARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
a.
Characteristics
(1)
Consists of a series of diesel-engine-driven pumps, filters, and a reverse osmosis block assembly.
(2)
Produces drinking water from contaminated sources.
b.
Capabilities and Features
(1)
Skid-mounted for ease of transport by land, sea, or air.
(2)
Open-air design allows easy maintenance of equipment.
NOTE
Actual performance will vary with changes in environment, operating conditions, and the age of
the reverse osmosis membranes.
(3)
Delivers drinking water at the rate of 150,000 gpd.
c.
Performance Characteristics
NOTE
Actual performance will vary with changes in environment, operating conditions, and the age of
the reverse osmosis membranes.
Total feed water flow = 347 gpm
Total product water flow = 104 gpm
Total brine concentrate flow = 243 gpm
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