Aquastill is the first to successfully put a project involving sustainable desalination of seawater by membrane distillation into practice: view the results
Aquastill, one of the leaders in modular membrane distillation technology (using waste heat powering desalination of sea water), presents the results on their groundbreaking project on Bonaire.
Aquastill has proved as the first in their sector the concept of sustainable desalination
Aquastill is the first company to successfully put a project involving sustainable desalination of seawater by membrane distillation into practice. Meanwhile the installation has been running for 14 months, the unit produces up to 15.000 liters/day of safe water produced with waste heat from the generators. Because Aquastill membrane distillation thrives on waste heat, the system consumes only about 0.5 kWh/m3 distillate. Aquastill has achieved these sustainable results:
>50% lower fuel consumption
>80% lower carbon footprint
Find more background and results in this video.
The project was initiated to develop a solution for sustainable desalination of seawater for Buddy Dive Bonaire, using an innovative concept of membrane distillation powered by waste heat from generators.
Therefore Aquastill has installed a membrane distillation unit at Buddy Dive Bonaire to provide safe water for this dive resort. The membrane distillation unit uses the waste heat from local diesel generators, saving electricity and lowering the carbon footprint of the desalination process.
Bonaire’s nature is stunning, both underwater as topside. We all would like to keep it that way, that’s why the focus on corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the attractiveness of the island is important. For the present generation, but also for the generations to come.
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is increasingly focusing on a level of social and environmental sustainability. Even though Bonaire is a small island, they want to create a better world together. Therefore, a higher energy efficiency was sought by Buddy Dive Resort after in all their business decisions.
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About Aquastill:
Sustainable Thermal Desalination powered by residual heat or solar heat: produce more safe water with less energy or with less brine.
Aquastill is one of the global technology leaders in the field of membrane distillation (MD). Our innovative technology can desalinate water at competitive costs and with minimal impact on the environment. Using residual heat to power the process sustainably. With Aquastill you can desalinate water while reducing your carbon footprint.
Aquastill is a partner that operates in the delta of science, technology and business. Combining renewable energy with a unique patented technology achieves results that only Aquastill can offer. Results based on the largest amount of test projects in this new field. Over forty successful pilot-installations show capacities for clean water generation that are out of this world.
About Buddy Dive Bonaire:
Buddy Dive Resort has grown into a full-service dive resort. Including 73 apartments, more than 100 rental cars and 2 ocean view restaurants. The dive operation has grown and is now a PADI 5-star Career Development Center with 6 dive boats, a large range of diving options, courses, kids’ programs, and the largest technical diving facility in the Caribbean.ecarbonize the operations of companies operating in coastal regions,” .
