To ensure potable water of drinking quality, chemical treatment is required for reverse-osmosis freshwater generators. What is the purpose of chemical pre-treatment?

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Chemical pre-treatment sterilizes the sea water entering the unit to prevent bacteria from becoming resident in the reverse-osmosis unit filters and membrane modules.

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Chemical pre-treatment removes particulate matter and suspended solids from the sea water inlet to the unit to prevent fouling of the membrane modules.

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Chemical pre-treatment removes particulate matter and suspended solids from the freshwater leaving the unit prior to distribution to the various freshwater storage tanks.

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Chemical pre-treatment sterilizes the freshwater leaving the unit prior to distribution to the various freshwater storage tanks.

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