Pact Engineering

Case study

Powering RO Desalination with Emotron Drives

Reliable, efficient, and sustainable technology is crucial in tackling the growing demand for clean water. That’s why we are excited to share how CG Emotron, in partnership with PACT Engineering, has successfully supplied 30 high-performance 800kW variable frequency drives (VFDs) for a state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis (RO) Desalination plant in North Africa.

Water scarcity in North Africa makes desalination crucial for a sustainable water supply. Reverse osmosis filters water through a semi-permeable membrane, allowing pure water to pass while blocking salts, impurities, and bacteria.
 
Desalination requires reliable equipment to handle high energy demands and ensure consistent performance, with solutions that optimize energy use and minimize downtime.
 

Flexible modular design for smart space solutions

CG Emotron’s VFDs were chosen for their ability to meet these demands. Designed for the tough conditions of a modular RO plant, our drives provide precise control for the high energy needs of desalination. The scalable Power Electronic Building Block structure is perfect for high-pressure pump applications, with each PEBB module featuring its own semiconductor fuse to limit potential damage to a single module.

High overload capacity

Higher overload capacity ensures that the requirements of high pressure pump applications are easily met.

Emotron FDU drives available in 400-690V are made in an exceptional electrical and mechanical robust design for reliable operations. The compact IP20 drives can be built in cabinets to accommodate for the limited space available in RO plant containers.

Everything built-in

The highly compact FDU series has several built-in features such as:

  • Built in DC chokes for harmonic mitigation
  • Built in EMC filters
  • Coated Boards for corrosive atmospheres
  • Shaft Power Monitor for comprehensive motor protection
  • RS485, Modbus communication as standard
  • PT100 protection (as option)

World-renowned leader in high pressure pumps

When Pact Engineering was looking for a reliable supplier for drives for their high pressure pumps used in their RO plants, they turned to Emotron.
Our collaboration with PACT Engineering, one of the region’s leading system integrators, was essential to deliver a solution that integrated seamlessly with other systems in the plant. Working closely together to tailor the drive solutions to meet the specific operational needs of the plant ensures optimal performance and long-term reliability.

Regional Cooperation for assembly and FAT

Regional cooperation is key to efficient project execution. Partnering with Emotron Drives Power Control in Dubai for assembly and FAT, and Stech Industry SARL, Morocco during commissioning allowed PACT to leverage local expertise, ensuring quicker response times and smoother processes for a successful project.

Worldwide service network

Emotron offers a global service network for all your service requirements. With a worldwide partner network and remote access solutions, we can offer service contracts to fit your needs. The complete service offer includes:

Putting into operation/commissioning

  • 24/7 support
  • Maintenance
  • Security for critical processes
  • Repairs
  • Extended warranty
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Training

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