미 해군에서 개발한 프로토타입 RO 시스템이 해변 가까이서 사용하도록 설계된 최신 수준의 군함에서 성공적으로 사용 테스트를 마쳤다. 하루 2만㎥ 규모의 시스템 테스트를 마친 해군시설 엔지니어링 및 파병 센터(Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Centre, EXWC)는 식수생산용량이 확연하게 증가하고 연안에서의 고수준 미립자가 제거됐다고 밝혔다.

 

 

 

A prototype reverse osmosis (RO) system developed by the US Navy has successfully completed testing for use in the service's newest class of warship - littoral combat ships (LCS) - designed for use close to shore.

 

The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Centre (EXWC) that tested the 20,000 l/d system said it could significantly increase drinking water production capacity and remove elevated levels of particles common in littoral waters.

 

EXWC commanding officer captain Mark K Edelson said: "Water is a key resource for our warfighters and the ability to convert seawater into freshwater, as these systems will provide, take on even greater importance should these ships see actual combat or be deployed to the scene of a natural disaster."

 

The Seawater Desalination Test Facility at EXWC is a test bed for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Future Naval Capabilities Advanced Shipboard Desalination programme.

 

With funding support from the ONR, the LCS programme will now move to the development of a hardened RO unit for delivery the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

 

[출처 = Desalinaiion & Water Reuse / 2015년 3월 17일]