In a global context where water scarcity is becoming increasingly critical, the course Electromechanical equipment and installations in desalination plants It presents a unique opportunity to gain training in a booming sector. Desalination is essential for ensuring access to drinking water, and the demand for qualified professionals in this field is constantly growing. This course will enable you to acquire key skills the basic principles of desalination, as well as the water abstraction and treatment seawater. You’ll learn about pumping systems, reverse osmosis membranes and the treatment of processed water. Taking part in this course will not only position you in a labour market with high demand, but will also contribute to the sustainability and efficient management of a vital resource. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this water revolution!
Electromechanical equipment and installations in desalination plants
Water
60 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the process of desalination and their different systems for the efficient production of desalinated water.
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Identify and apply techniques for collecting and conveying seawater in order to optimise the process desalination.
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To analyse the necessary reagents in reverse osmosis processes to ensure the quality of the treated water.
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Developing skills in the water pre-treatment for reverse osmosis using filtration and other methods.
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Assess high-pressure pumping systems and energy recovery to improve the efficiency of the process.
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Understanding the characteristics and the membrane installation for reverse osmosis, optimising its performance.
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Apply techniques for the treatment of treated water and pumping into the mains to ensure their quality and distribution.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESALINATION
1. The desalination process
2. Classification of desalination systems
3. Desalination
4. Desalination processes
5. Thermal desalination processes by evaporation (distillation)
6. Electrodialysis
7. Reverse osmosis desalination system
TEACHING UNIT 2. COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT OF SEAWATER TO THE PROCESSING PLANT
1. Reverse osmosis desalination processes
2. Seawater intake
3. Vertical wells and boreholes
4. Intake pipe and collection tank
5. Special collection devices
6. Pump tank and equipment
7. Automatic priming system
8. Horizontal boreholes and drains
9. Intake galleries on the beach
TEACHING UNIT 3. REAGENTS IN OI PROCESSES FOR SEA WATER
1. Coagulants and flocculants
2. Disinfectants
3. Reagents for pH adjustment
4. Protectors
5. Scale inhibitors and dispersants
6. Application points for the reagents
7. Storage of reagents
8. Reagent dosing
TEACHING UNIT 4. PRE-TREATMENT FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS
1. Introduction
2. Crushing and screening
3. Physico-chemical treatment
4. Filtration and types of filters
5. Equipment to be used in the filtration process
6. Instrumentation
TEACHING UNIT 5. HIGH-PRESSURE PUMPING SYSTEM AND ENERGY RECOVERY
1. Introduction
2. Reverse osmosis pumps
3. Types of pumps
4. Energy recovery systems
TEACHING UNIT 6. MEMBRANES FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS
1. Fundamental principles
2. Definition of membranes for OI
3. Basic concepts of the OI
4. Membrane models
5. Technical specifications of the membranes and installation
6. Membrane configurations
7. Types of pressure and pressure vessel frames
8. Instrumentation
9. Conveyor and cleaning system
TEACHING UNIT 7. TREATED WATER STORAGE AND PUMPING INTO THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
1. Introduction
2. SAR control and boron reduction
3. Remineralisation of treated water
4. Disinfection of treated water
5. Storage and pumping of the treated water
TEACHING UNIT 8. NEUTRALISATION AND TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER
1. Neutralisation without treatment of suspended solids
2. Neutralisation using suspended solids treatment
3. Sludge dewatering