Enhanced Desalination System Performance Using Seawater Nanocomposite Membranes

Robert Burk NanoH2O, Inc.

Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membrane Technology

Nanocomposite Membrane Development *

Coupon tests: 55 bar (800 psi), 32,000 ppm NaCl

* Image courtesy Professor

Eric Hoek, UCLA

Available Nanocomposite Membranes Qfx ES, R, SR

Product Specifications Permeate Flow Rate, m3/d (gpd) Minimum NaCl Rejection, % Stabilized NaCl Rejection, % Active Membrane Area, m2 (ft2) Feed Spacer, mil Stabilized Boron Rejection: % Qfx SW 400 ES 52 (13,750) 99.7 99.8 37 (400) 28 89 Qfx SW 400 R 34 (9,000) 99.75 99.85 37 (400) 28 93 Qfx SW 400 SR 24.6 (6,500) 99.75 99.85 37 (400) 28 93

Dimensions
Length (A) Element O.D. (B) Per Tube I.D. (C) Weight 1016 mm (40 in.) 200 mm (7.9 in.) 28.6 mm (1.125 in.) 16.4 kg (36 lbs.)

Independent Validation

Tianjin Institute for Seawater Desalination Element Test Results

Independent Validation

Source: KWR, Watercycle Research Inst.; MDIW Characterization and comparison of SWRO for desalination: TFN vs. TFC. Bas Hofs

Permeability vs. Standard TFC Membrane

TFN = NanoH2O Qfx SW 75 ES

Source: KWR, Watercycle Research Inst.; MDIW Characterization and comparison of SWRO for desalination: TFN vs. TFC. Bas Hofs

Rejection vs. Standard TFC Membrane

TFN = NanoH2O Qfx SW 75 ES

Source: KWR, Watercycle Research Inst.; MDIW Characterization and comparison of SWRO for desalination: TFN vs. TFC. Bas Hofs

Chemical Resistance

Conclusion: QuantumFlux ES membranes can withstand the same chemical cleaning procedures as competing membranes.
Performance values for all but two cleaners (L212 and P911) fell into the normal ranges established for the control samples . . . the membrane samples soaked in L212 and P911 actually improved. -Avista Technologies Report October 2010

Pilot Installation - Port Hueneme, California

NanoH2O pilot system installed in 2008 at U.S. Navy Desalination Testing Facility Utilizing Qfx ES membrane elements 34,000 ppm; 15 - 19C 11 m3/h feed flow PX30 energy recovery device Submerged UF (GE Zenon) pretreatment

Performance vs. Industry Standards

RO Module Efficacy
99.8

99.8

99.8

Salt Rejection (%)

US Navy Seawater Desalination Testing Facility Port Hueneme, CA (34,000 ppm, 15C)

Element Flux 46.7 m3/d

22.7 m3/d (12,500 gpd) * 6,000 gpd 37.2 m2 Active Area 34 m2 (365 ft2)** (400 ft2)
* 3000-hour Field Data ** Prototype now 400 ft2

34.1 m3/d (9,000 gpd) 37.2 m2 (400 ft2)

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U.S. Navy Retrofit: 17% Less Energy

Significant Reduction in Operating Pressure

US Navy Desalination Facility Oxnard, CA (32,000 ppm, 15C)

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U.S. Navy Retrofit: 25% More Water

Meaningful Increase in Plant Productivity

US Navy Desalination Facility Oxnard, CA (32,000 ppm, 15C)

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Qfx SW ES Final U.S. Navy Test Facility

Qfx SW ES Final U.S. Navy Test Facility

Red Hook St. Thomas, USVI

Installed in early 2011 Utilizing Qfx ES membrane elements 36,500 ppm; 29C Intake located in a boat harbor, one meter below the waters surface Excellent fouling resistance

Red Hook St. Thomas, USVI

System Permeate Flow

Red Hook St. Thomas, USVI

Permeate Quality

More than One Year of Operating Data

Water Authority Cayman, Brac Island SWRO Plant Installed July 1, 2011 30 Qfx ES Modules 30,620 ppm; 25 - 29C Replaced aging low flux TFC (6,000 gpd / 22.7 m3/d) elements Total energy reduction of 28% by lowering high pressure pump feed pressure

Cayman Brac Cayman Islands

Lowered Energy from 3.47 kWh/m3 to 2.49 kWh/m3

Cayman Brac Cayman Islands

Cayman Brac Cayman Islands

Cayman Brac Cayman Islands

Lowered Specific Energy from 3.47 kWh/m3 to 2.49 kWh/m3

When compared to new membranes, savings are ~17%

EMALSA - Canary Islands, Spain

Pilot system installed in 2011 Utilizing Qfx R and SR 50% increase in water production Improved permeate quality 4% reduction in energy

EMALSA - Canary Islands, Spain

EMALSA - Canary Islands, Spain

Summary Nanocomposite Membranes

Early Research to Product with Demonstrated Performance Nanocomposite SWRO Membranes Highest Flux
Qfx SW 400 ES: 13,700 GPD, 99.8%

Nanocomposite SWRO Membranes Highest Rejection SWRO

Membranes on Market:
Qfx SW 400 R: 9,000 GPD, 99.85% Qfx SW 400 SR: 6,500 GPD, 99.85%

200,000+ Operating Hours / 60+ Installations / 75,000 m3/d

Cumulative Capacity

Installations in 33 countries across 6 continents

Just the Beginning!

Contact Information

Thank You
+1 424.218.4000 www.nanoh2o.com Bob Burk bob@nanoh2o.com