Persons who intend to install a small compact desalination unit in their ship but also those who already have such a unit on board.

• short overview of water reserves on our earth
• basic procedures for the recovery of drinking water out of sea water
  
• theory of osmosis and reverse-osmosis
• principal operation of membranes
• basic structure of RO-units for desalination of sea water
• structure of small desalination units for sea water
• installation, operation and maintenance of a small desalination unit for sea water (if possible in theory and practice)
• overview of worldwide manufacturers of compact desalination units and explanation of the single models.
• Personal advice when buing and installing a RO-unit.
  

During the courses you will receive all literature of the above mentioned chapters in printed form.

After having visited one of our courses the participants should have theoretical and practical knowledge of drinking water recovery from sea-water.

• know the manufacturers of different units
  
• know and evaluate the different RO-processes
  
• be informed about the assembly and operation (maintenance and service) of such a RO-unit
  
• be able with craftsmenship to put together an own RO-unit from marketable components, to install these and to take this unit into operation.

The courses will take place within small groups of max. 10 participants.

We attach great importance of a personal and relaxed atmosphere in our courses and we also discuss the single problems that somebody may have with this technology!

The content of the courses are hold in simple language, also understandable for non-professionals - technical jargon and terms are eliminated as far as possible - as the case may be that these are necessary the terms are explained extensively!

Since 1981 we are specialised in the industrial waste water treatement!

Special areas: cross-flow membrane technology and vacuum evaporators with heat pump.

All over the world you will find industrial plants designed and assembled by us (Taiwan, Malaysia, United States, Belgium, Switzerland, Armenia, Russia, Germany).

Since our sailing trip in 2000/2001 we are only consultants for industrial plants.

Who wants to know more will find details under the site www.aquavendola.com under the button 'about us'

The fee we raise for our courses is only to cover our expenses and a donation to the DGzRS or to TO

The fee depends on the locality where the course will be held and the number of participants!

Please note that these activities are only our hobby - from sailors for sailors!

The fee should be on our account 1 week before the course at the latest!

The courses will take place during weekends (min. 5 participants); preferably on Saturdays 9 am to 4 pm.

Should there be enroled more than 10 participants we also hold a second course on Sunday of the same week.

Localities and dates by arrangement.

Version: 18.12.2007