Desalination by “multiple-effect drying& condensation” simple and autonomous solution for small communities Antoine GOURDON 3mw
Innovation under development demonstration 2008-2009 industrialization 2009-2010 Commercial launch Business model : technology licensing &/or OEM provider Targetted applications : 0.1 – 1 000 m3/day Small & middle fresh water production Demineralised industrial water
System Flow-sheet
« multiple-effect drying & condensation » main advantages No boiling + Atmospheric pressure plastic material & no corrosion One pass process, vertical & gravity flow short residence time & minimal energy
Focus on energy & carbon Power < 0,2 kWh/m3 Heat = 90-95°C supplied by solar thermal / exhaust gas / steam / water… GOR 5:1 – 20:1 solar powered system (zero carbon) : (insulation = 6 kWh/day) 1m2 50 - 100 l/day
On-going projects 2 plant ready for on site demonstration starting in Octobre 2009 : Industrial application : demineralized water Fresh water for small communities : life-basis, hotel, dispensary, workhouse… Energy Feed : Solar &/or recovery heat from industry 2 projects filed on MSP – 1 project with an NGO
contact antoine.gourdon@3mw.fr + 33 (0) 1 56 88 16 16