Canal de Alicante Desalination Plant

Seawater intake through collector wells. Disinfection through the addition of sodium hypochlorite.

Pumping of seawater using deep-well vertical centrifugal pumps (18), with a capacity of 300 m³/h each. In-line microfiltration using 10 constant-level filters. Conditioning of filtered water through dosing of sulphuric acid and an antifoulant (sodium hexametaphosphate). Removal of residual free chlorine through the addition of sodium bisulphite. High-pressure pumping and energy recovery through 7 sets of multi-stage pumps + Pelton turbines. Seven frames of 100 modules and 700 membranes each. Remineralization of desalinated water through the addition of lime.