Marine Water Purification Autonomy
Energy-Recovery Reverse Osmosis Desalination
Water self-sufficiency is the ultimate key to extended blue-water cruising. Layersgallerypilt integrates energy-recovery watermakers that recycle hydraulic energy from high-pressure reject brine to slash energy consumption by up to 70%.
How Energy Recovery Watermakers Work
Standard high-pressure RO watermakers dump high-pressure reject brine back into the ocean, wasting enormous amounts of mechanical work. Our systems utilize fixed-displacement energy recovery pumps (Clark Pump architecture) that transfer high pressure from the wastewater back into incoming seawater.
System Architecture Highlights
- Direct Solar Operation: Runs directly off solar output during peak day hours without generator assistance.
- Dual-Stage UV & Carbon Polish: Eliminates bacteria, viruses, and taste impurities before hitting vessel holding tanks.
- Automatic Fresh Flush Cycles: Microprocessor controlled automatic fresh-water flushing prevents bio-fouling on RO membranes.
| Model Unit | Production Rate | Operating Voltage | Power Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| HydroPure-60 | 60 Liters / Hour | 12V / 24V / 48V DC | 240 Watts (4.0 W/L) |
| HydroPure-100 | 100 Liters / Hour | 24V / 48V DC | 410 Watts (4.1 W/L) |
| HydroPure-160 Duo | 160 Liters / Hour | 48V DC / 230V AC | 660 Watts (4.12 W/L) |