TM 10-4610-229-24
1-6.
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.
Grooved pipe coupling
Coupling with two housings, used for
joining hoses, valves, and other fittings
that have round grooved ends.
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-7.
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, 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.
(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 feedwater flow = 347 gpm
Total product water flow = 104 gpm
Total brine concentrate flow = 243 gpm
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