Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) watermakers convert raw ocean water into potable fresh water by forcing high-salinity feed water through semi-permeable RO membranes at pressures between 800 and 1,200 PSI. At that pressure differential, dissolved salts, bacteria, and most trace contaminants are rejected by the membrane surface. Typical salt rejection runs 99.4 to 99.7%, producing permeate water below 500 ppm TDS – well within WHO and EPA potable water guidelines, and often below 100 ppm on well-maintained systems with quality seawater feed.
Each AMPAC SWRO system ships as a fully integrated skid assembly. The skid includes the high-pressure pump, pressure vessels and membranes, low-pressure feed pump, instrumentation, and a control panel with automatic shutdown on high/low pressure faults and feed water TDS alarm. All interconnecting high-pressure plumbing is completed at the factory. Field connections are limited to feed water inlet, product water outlet, brine discharge, electrical supply, and pre-treatment integration points.
Pre-treatment required
Pre-treatment is required on every unit. A multimedia or sand filter removes suspended solids and turbidity. A 5-micron cartridge filter provides the final barrier before the high-pressure pump. Antiscalant dosing is recommended, particularly in coastal areas where feed water chemistry varies with tides, algal blooms, or seasonal runoff. Skipping pre-treatment shortens membrane life and voids warranty coverage on the pressure vessels.
Recovery rate on seawater systems runs 35 to 45%. For every 100 gallons fed to the membranes, roughly 35 to 45 gallons become product water; the remainder exits as concentrate brine. Plan feed water supply and brine discharge routing before installation. Energy consumption typically runs 4 to 8 kWh per 1,000 liters of product water depending on feed conditions.
This Unit: 200 GPD / 750 LPD
The 200 GPD / 750 LPD unit handles small to mid-size cruising vessels and light coastal day-use facilities. At 200 gallons per day, the system supports 4 to 8 people at offshore consumption rates. A practical fit for crewed charter sailboats in the 45 to 65 foot range or a small coastal operations base that needs a reliable independent water supply. The capacity also covers extended bluewater passages where tankage alone is insufficient for a full crew.
Nominal output: 200 GPD / 750 LPD
Contact AMPAC for application review, site-specific configuration, and formal quotation: (909) 548-4900.
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