3000/2000 GPH ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit)

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Abstract:

The Armys need for a 30002000 GPH ROWPU is stated in a ROC required Operational Capability. In response to the above requirement, MERADCOM is developing a 30002000 GPH water purification unit for field use, based on the reverse osmosis principle. The unit must be capable of producing drinking water from any of the following raw water sources Raw fresh water Sea water Brackish water, Water contaminated with nuclear agent Water contaminated with biological agent and Water contaminated with chemical agent.

Author(s):
Lindsten, D. C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MOBILITY EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA PETROLEUM AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECH DIV
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates: All DTIC and NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MR-15
Monitor Series:
AMERDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*DRINKING WATER, *REVERSE OSMOSIS, *WATER TREATMENT, *PURIFICATION, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, DECONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION, POLYMERS, PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, FRESH WATER, BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION, MEMBRANES, OSMOTIC PRESSURE, CHLORINATION, RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION, TRACTORS, FIELD EQUIPMENT, FILTRATION, COAGULATION, SEMITRAILERS, SALT WATER, BRACKISH WATER, DESALINATION, WATER FILTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
Water purification unit, ROWPU(Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit), Raw fresh water, Reverse osmosis membrane
Report Date:
1982 Jan 01