In reply to RC Macaulay's message of Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:35:43 -0600: Hi Richard, [snip] >BlankInteresting comparison between R-O and MSF Triple flash distillation >methods of desal. Thankfully, we have both processes. Each process has it's >benefits and advantages. > > Our tiny manufacturing company struggles with research in methods of reducing > the mineral content of brackish and seawater prior to entering the > pre-filters of the R-O membrane trains. One of the functions of a water > vortex is it's ability to create a vacuum when the spin is induced by > mechanical means. We have closely studied the MSF processes and the > comparative efficencies vs R-O, in particular , the temperature differentials > between the flash stages. One of our test setups include a two stage Lazell > Flow Nozzle ( expander rather than a throat venturi effect). The purpose is > to determine if we can get the flash without the added cost of heating. >Hmmm.. a sort of a hybrid MSF- RO.. (sounds like the lyrics to RAP music. ><grin>)
What do you think of this:- http://www.aquasonics.com/tech.html ? Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://users.bigpond.net.au/rvanspaa/ Competition provides the motivation, Cooperation provides the means.
