With Danfoss high-pressure axial piston pumps tailored to Sea Water Reverse osmosis (SWRO) applications you will get one of the most reliable and sustainable pumps for desalination. The APP pumps can be used in almost any SWRO application – land-based, offshore or marine. Mounted in containers or trains, the APP pumps can contain several pumps in parallel to secure uninterrupted and sufficient supply at any time.
Danfoss has pioneered axial piston pump technology in challenging hydraulic applications for several years. With more than 15 patents, a strong precision engineering heritage and world-class production know-how in Duplex, Super Duplex and carbon-reinforced PEEK, Danfoss designs and produces the most advanced high-pressure pumps available for reverse osmosis. The APP pump is oil-free, using only water for lubrication. Most pumps can be delivered with ATEX and API 674 approvals.
The Danfoss APP pumps are available in various sizes from 0.6 m3/h to 92 m3/h for use in small and medium-sized SWRO facilities.
Extensive application know-how
Highest efficiency rates in the industry
Compact and small – half size of competing pumps
Long time between service intervals
Easy and service-friendly design
Simple and reliable with high uptime
Short pay-back time
Reduce energy costs by applying the Danfoss APP pump
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Due to its high energy-efficiency and reliability, SWRO has turned into one of the most sustainable and cost effective desalination solutions for land-based, offshore and marine applications. The technology is reliable and safe with high-pressure pumps forcing seawater through desalination membranes to create fresh water. Danfoss supplies expertise and unique technologies that can offer your business high efficiency, low maintenance and flexible configuration.
With efficiency rates up to 92%, the APP pump technology offers the highest efficiency in the industry.
The simple construction of the pump offers reliable operation with long service intervals and easy maintenance.
The small and compact size of the pump allow flexible configuration in almost any environment.
Danfoss iSave is a patented, high-efficiency Energy Recovery Device (ERD) that guarantees constant membrane feed in SWRO applications of any size – on land, at sea or on the move.
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Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psigMin. outlet pressure, inlet: 0.5-5 barg/7.3-72.5 psigFlow range: 0.4-3.5 m3/h - 1.8-15.4 gpmSpeed: 700 to 3,450 rpm
Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psigMin. outlet pressure, inlet: 0.5-5 barg/7.3-72.5 psigFlow range: 9.2-13.8 m3/h - 40.5-60.8 gpmSpeed: 700 to 1,500 rpm
Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psigMin. outlet pressure, inlet: 0.5-5 barg/7.3-72.5 psigFlow range: 0.2-1.3 m3/h - 0.9-5.7 gpmSpeed: 700 to 3,450 rpm
Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psigMin. outlet pressure, inlet: 0.5-5 barg/7.3-72.5 psigFlow range: 1.9-10.7 m3/h - 8.4-47.1 gpmSpeed: 700 to 1,800 rpm
Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psigMin. outlet pressure, inlet: 2-5 barg/72.5 psigFlow range: 12.3-46 m3/h – 54.2-202 gpmSpeed: 700 to 1,780 rpm
For use in corrosive environments and with aggressive media, Danfoss offers the robust DST P40I pressure transmitter made of Titanium and with ceramic pressure sensing element. DST P40I is optimized for use in applications such as desalination systems, seawater cooling, and chemical processing.
The 3-in-1 Energy Recovery Device (ERD) optimized for sea water reverse osmosis applications.
VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 controls all types of pumps and comes equipped with a cascade controller.
As global demand for lithium, magnesium, and food-grade salt surges, brine mining is emerging as a less environmentally disruptive alternative to conventional mining. But brine valorization is only economically viable if energy use and system complexity are kept in check.Danfoss APP pumps and iSave ERDs form the foundation of ultra-energy-efficient SWRO and OARO systems. They deliver the precise, stable high-pressure performance needed to make brine valorization commercially and environmentally feasible.
The global water challenges call for innovative solutions. Desalination is fast becoming a leading technology to transform sea water into clean fresh water for multiple purposes.
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