Demonstration of High Shear Rotary Membrane System (HSRMS) for Shipboard Bilgewater Treatment
Abstract
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Environmental Engineering, Science and Technology Branch (Code 633) performed a full-scale performance evaluation of an advanced high shear rotary membrane system (HSRMS) technology through laboratory performance verification and shipboard demonstration. Previous research for the development of the HSRMS disk technology was executed by NSWCCD through SERDP/ONR (SERDP WP-1671). Results showed the effective treatment of chemically emulsified and solids laden simulated bilgewater, which in some instances is the most challenging waste stream to treat. Through the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Project WP-201520, NSWCCD Code 633investigated currently available commercial HSRMSs that could be recommended for shipboard applications. The Novoflow NDCF10 HSRMS was identified as a potential alternative to existing shipboard OWSs based on its compact configuration and ability to accept the KERAFOL ceramic disks. With endorsements from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Wet Environmental Systems and Discharges (WESD) Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) and the Future Fleet Project Office for Product Director Army Watercraft Systems (PD AWS), ESTCP awarded the NSWCCD Environmental Engineering, Science, and Technology Branch(Code 633) a proposal to evaluate the Novoflow HSRMS as project WP-201708. The objective of this effort was to demonstrate the full-scale performance and integrated operation of the HSRMS technology through (1) a laboratory performance verification and (2)a shipboard installation and performance demonstration and validation. This report summarizes the overall findings of the full-scale evaluation as well as presents estimated 30-year operation, maintenance, and repair costs and potential implementation challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 02, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1229804
Entities
People
- Danielle M Paynter
- Jared Church
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division