In 2025, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that 1.8 billion people will likely face absolute water scarcity, and that two-thirds of the global population will experience water stress. High-pressure membrane processes such as seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) for desalination, and water reuse applications, are crucial to addressing the world’s freshwater shortage. To ensure an adequate water supply while protecting the environment, the water industry must adopt energy-efficient technologies that make these water treatment processes environmentally and financially sustainable.
Danfoss is committed to making desalination and wastewater treatment processes more energy efficient. At Aquatech 2025, our experts will showcase our four core technologies for the water industry:
These technologies combine into highly efficient, reliable water purification solutions that return energy savings of up to 65% compared to traditional centrifugal pump systems without ERDs and drives.
Energy-efficient water solutions for emergency situations Danfoss will also showcase how its solutions are ideal for containerized SWRO plants that can provide fresh water in emergency situations. This unique combination of an APP high-pressure pump, iSave® ERD and VLT AQUA Drive can fit inside of a 40-ft container, offering a plug-and-play solution that authorities can quickly deploy.
Over the past 20 years, our pumps have become the standard for OEMs in the containerized reverse osmosis market sector, and we’ve supplied our products to hundreds of container systems around the world. Today, OEMs using our products can produce containers with a freshwater flow production of up to 3000 m3/day per container, with an efficiency around 2 kWh/m3. We look forward to demonstrating our products’ compactness, flexibility and reliability at this year’s Aquatech exhibition.
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The first active ERD for medium and large plants, the MPE 70 integrates highly effective isobaric pressure exchangers with a low-voltage motor to eliminate the risk of rotor overspin, reduce mixing and biofouling, and facilitate smarter automation. Covering train sizes from 1,500 m3/day and above.
The range of high-pressure APP pumps is optimized for both landbased, off-shore and marine sea water reverse osmosis applications. Available with or without motor.
With a 3-in-1 design that integrates highly effective isobaric pressure exchangers with positive displacement booster pumps and electrical motors, active iSave® ERDs deliver big energy savings in small spaces. Covering train sizes from 200-3,000 m3/day
The APP W HC pump is suitable for ZLD and MLD reverse osmosis applications used in industrial wastewater treatment.
At Danfoss, we have always been dedicated to maintaining the longevity and performance of your equipment through our out-of-warranty repair services. Our new Fixed-Price Repair Program builds on this commitment by offering not only repairs but also upgrades to older products with the latest parts. This ensures optimal performance and reliability, allowing you to extend the life of your equipment.
VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 controls all types of pumps and comes equipped with a cascade controller.
Heavy-duty temperature sensors for controlling cooling water, lubrication oil, hydraulic oil and refrigeration plants within general industry and marine applications. These temperature sensors are based on a standardized Pt 100 or Pt 1000 element, which gives a reliable and accurate measurement.
MBS 3000 is designed for use in almost all industrial applications, and offers a reliable pressure measurement, even under harsh environmental conditions.The flexible pressure transmitter programme covers all standard output signals.
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 DST P140 pressure transmitter is dedicated for use in water pump and air compressor applications. It is designed to provide unrivaled reliability, durability, performance, and not least, digital possibilities.
DST P140, Smart sensor pressure transmitter for water and air applications.