A recent retrofit  installation of the first XPR unit at DONG Energy Power AS in Denmark, marks the commercial introduction of the new technology.

The first XPR-512S device installed is operating at 100 GPM and replaced 2 older PX60 made by Energy Recovery Inc. (NASDAQ: ERII). At higher efficiency, less mixing and much smaller footprint, the retrofit was an easy decision for client. Other factors, including availability after shut downs was considered as reliable permeate production is critical when making boiler feed.

The horizontal in-line high pressure porting of XPR units allows for seemless and compact integration with the piping of any SWRO train. The proprietary features of the design offer customers the most affordable energy exchange solution.

How it happend....

A lot of sea water has been desalted since the first generation of the pressure exchanger went into a commercial SWRO plant in the Canary Islands 1997.

It all started in Norway almost 25 years ago and took  many twists and turns before a commercial product  emerged.

Read the compelling story written in FORBES Magazine: