This company develops and deploys scalable, affordable desalination technology for water conservation. Their process utilizes variable pressure to minimize energy consumption during seawater treatment. The system incorporates fouling-resistant features achieved through regular rinsing cycles.
Funding
$220K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plants often struggle with energy inefficiency, low water recovery rates, and membrane scaling, leading to increased operational costs and environmental concerns due to concentrate waste. Maintaining consistent performance in the face of variable feed water quality and scaling-prone conditions presents a significant challenge.
Solution
Harmony Desalting offers a batch reverse osmosis (RO) system designed to improve energy efficiency and water recovery while minimizing membrane scaling. By reconfiguring RO as a batch process with actuated valves, a bladder vessel, and water tanks, the system optimizes pressure and flow for enhanced performance and membrane longevity. This approach allows for higher water recovery rates and reduced concentrate waste compared to traditional continuous RO systems. The batch RO system is scalable and suitable for diverse applications, including seawater desalination and wastewater recycling.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes municipalities, industrial facilities, and organizations seeking cost-effective and sustainable water treatment solutions, particularly in regions with water scarcity or challenging feed water conditions.
Features
- Batch RO process enabling higher energy efficiency and water recovery.
- Dynamic adjustment of pressure and flow to minimize membrane scaling.
- Flexible bladder vessel and water tanks for efficient water storage and delivery.
- Modular design for scalability and adaptability to different feed water sources.
- Automated backwashing to maintain membrane cleanliness and performance.
- Integration with solar panels and water tanks for off-grid operation.