Philippines: 50 m3/d Seawater Desalination Powered by Diesel Generator

Introduction

Access to clean and reliable drinking water is a fundamental challenge for island communities around the world. Globaluf is proud to have provided a sustainable solution to this challenge in 2017, by delivering a 50 m3/day (cubic meters per day) seawater desalination system to Bohol Island, Philippines. This project showcases Globaluf’s expertise in designing and implementing off-grid desalination solutions that improve the lives of island residents.

Challenge

Limited Access to Freshwater: Bohol Island faced challenges with limited access to freshwater resources, impacting the local community’s health and well-being.
Remote Location: The island’s remote location required a self-sufficient and reliable water treatment solution.
Off-Grid Power Requirements: Lack of reliable grid electricity necessitated an independent power source for the desalination system.

Globaluf’s Solution

Globaluf designed and delivered a complete, skid-mounted seawater desalination system, incorporating the following key components:

Multi-Media Filtration: Effectively removes suspended solids and turbidity from the seawater, protecting downstream equipment.
Activated Carbon Filtration: Removes organic contaminants and chlorine, improving the taste and odor of the water.
Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO): Employs TORAY high-rejection RO membranes to effectively remove dissolved salts and produce high-quality potable water.
Diesel Generator Power: A reliable diesel generator provides a self-sufficient power source for the entire system, ensuring consistent operation in the absence of grid electricity.
Containerized Design: The entire system is pre-packaged in a standard shipping container for ease of transportation and installation, minimizing on-site construction requirements.

Key Features

Robust and Reliable Design: Built with high-quality components to withstand the harsh marine environment and ensure long-term performance.
Easy Operation and Maintenance: Designed for ease of operation and maintenance, minimizing the need for specialized technical expertise.
Self-Contained System: The containerized design and diesel generator power source provide a fully self-contained and independent water treatment solution.
Customized to Local Conditions: The system was specifically designed to address the unique water quality and power availability challenges of Bohol Island.

Results

Improved Access to Clean Water: The 50 m3/day desalination system provides a reliable source of clean, potable water for the residents of Bohol Island.
Enhanced Community Health: Access to clean water improves public health by reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.
Sustainable Water Solution: The desalination system provides a long-term, sustainable solution to water scarcity challenges.
Reduced Dependence on External Water Sources: The system reduces the community’s reliance on expensive and unreliable external water sources.

Conclusion

The Bohol Island project demonstrates Globaluf’s commitment to providing innovative and sustainable water treatment solutions for remote and challenging environments. By delivering a reliable, off-grid desalination system, Globaluf has helped improve the lives of island residents and promote sustainable development.