FEDCO Product

and
Applications Catalog
About FEDCO
FEDCO Product Line
How to order
Feed Pumps
About the MSS Pump
MSS Hydraulic Curves
MSS Specifications
Overhauls
Energy Recovery
About the HPB
HPB Hydraulic Curves
HPB Specifications
Overhauls
Replacing WX units
Brackish Water RO
Applications
Hotel/Resorts
Industrial Processing
Marine/Offshore
Containerized RO

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 About FEDCO
ABOUT FEDCO
Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO) was founded in 1997 to
develop new fluid machinery to reduce the cost of reverse osmosis
desalination. The results included patented concepts, highly integrated
design and manufacturing software, and sophisticated manufacturing
processes.

That effort culminated in several lines of energy recovery turbines and

high pressure feed pumps uniquely suited for seawater RO desalination.
FEDCO designs every Commercial sales began in 1999 with a limited product line, which has
product it offers. undergone periodic expansions and enhancements.

Now, FEDCO's product lines are unmatched in quality and performance by

any manufacturer in the seawater RO market. FEDCO is a widely
recognized supplier with about one thousand units installed around the
world.

COMMITTED TO SUCCESS
We know RO. FEDCO equipment is designed and built to meet the specific
challenges of seawater and brackish water RO applications.
Fully integrated manufacturing
eliminates potential errors. We know the importance of reliability, the importance of low capital cost
and the importance of easy operation. We know what it takes for OEMs and
end users to make money.

Every part is measured for

dimensional tolerance.

FEDCO moves to new 20,000 ft2 facility to meet

the growing demand for our products.

Fluid Equipment Development Company

800 Ternes Drive
Monroe, MI 48162
Tel. +734.241.3935
Every unit is tested for performance Fax +734.241.5173
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 FEDCO PRODUCT LINE
MSS Series HP Feed Pump
• 7 - 250 m3/hr capacity range in ten (10) models
• Pressures to 83 bar
• Optional HP inlet allows inlet pressures to 80 bar
• Multistage, horizontal, barrel type
• Flanged construction, one piece shaft for durability
• WATER BEARING™ integral thrust bearing
• Materials for SWRO service

Hydraulic Pressure Booster (HPB) Energy Recovery Turbine

• 10 - 500 m3/hr
• Pressures to 83 bar
• Constructed in Duplex SS 2205.
• Integral brine control valve; No external tubing
• No auxiliary equipment or instrumentation required
• Lowest life cycle cost of any Energy Recovery Device

FEDCO "Exchanger" Package

EXCHANGE your old work exchanger or pressure exchanger units
with FEDCO's integrated feed pump -recovery turbine. Exchange
complexity for simplicity. Exchange restrictions for freedom of
operation.
• 10 - 250 m3/hr
• Pressures to 83 bar

Brackish Water Energy Recovery

FEDCO's Hydraulic Energy Management Integration (HEMI) package
brings affordable energy recovery to BWRO systems. With our
exclusive integrated turbine/motor control scheme, you maximize
energy efficiency at virtually any flow and pressure condition..
• 30 - 250m3/hr
• Pressures to 30 bar
• 316 SS construction
• No auxiliary equipment or instrumentation required.

Fluid Equipment Development Company

800 Ternes Drive, Monroe, MI 48162
Tel. +734.241.3935 Fax +734.241.5173
sales@[Link]
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 How To Request a Quotation
ONLINE
Visit our web site at [Link], An on-line quotation form similar to below will be presented. Just provide the
requested data and submit through the web site. A complete proposal will be sent via e-mail within one or two business days.

BY FAX
Please make a copy of this form, supply the indicated data and send via FAX to FEDCO. We will return a complete quotation by
FAX or by e-mail per your preference within 1 or 2 business days.

P3 Membrane array P4
Contact information Feed pressure
Name boost

Organization
P1 P2 P5
Telephone
Q1 Q3
e-mail
HP Feed Pump
Fax # (centrifugal or PD) HPB
Country
Application data
Select units of gpm/psi m3/hr/bar
measure
Equipment Request Power supply volts Hz
HPB only Maximum feed TDS
Feed pump only Feed flow (Q1)
HPB + feed pump Brine flow (Q3)
Number of trains Pump inlet pressure (P1)
Membrane pressure (P3) (max) (min)
Brine pressure (P4) (max) (min)
Brine discharge pressure (P5)
FEDCO will provide P2
Please provide maximum feed and brine pressures. Also, if
available, indicate minimum feed and brine pressures.

Fluid Equipment Development Company

800 Ternes Drive, Monroe, MI 48162 USA
Tel. +734.241.3935 Fax +734.241.5173
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 MSS HIGH PRESSURE FEED PUMPS

7 - 240 m3/hr capacity range in ten (10) models

Pressures to 83 bar

Fluid Equipment Development Company

800 Ternes Drive, Monroe, MI 48162
Tel. +734.241.3935 Fax +734.241.5173
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 about the MSS series feed pump…
The MSS series multi-stage centrifugal high pressure feed pumps have proved to be the
most reliable high pressure feed pump available today.

Loaded with unique features such as the patented WATER BEARING™ thrust bearing,
pumpage-lubricated bearings and maintenance-friendly design ensures years of trouble-
free operation with the highest availability potential of any competing pump.

Integrated motor adapter

(anodized aluminum alloy) Membrane array
No coupling alignment
Inlet rotatable in 90
degree increments
Flanged
construction for
easy internal
Shaft seal operates
at low pressure Duplex SS 2205
316L stages - passivated &
316 SS coupling electropolished - proven in
coupling guard and SWRO service
motor base Bearing cooled by
feed water - no
316 SS shell ambient temp limit
support bracket
Victaulic pipe Never needs
joints lubrication

No shims -
With capacities from 7 m3/hr to 240 easy overhaul
m3/hr, the MSS pump covers a wide
range of SWRO and high TDS brackish Handles total axial
water applications. thrust - no load on
motor bearings Pump shaft kept in
For smaller pumps, deliveries are 2-3 tension - no potential
weeks. For our largest units, deliveries for shaft buckling
typically run only 5-6 weeks. No other
supplier comes close to our deliveries.
Patented WATER BEARING™
Thrust Bearing Technology

The best value in high pressure feed pumps

Designed and manufactured by FEDCO

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 MSS Hydraulic Coverage
m3/hr
4.5 6.8 9.1 11.4 15.9 18.2 20.5 22.7 45.5 68.2 90.1 144 136 159 182 204 227 318
1,200 82.6
60 Hz With HPB With VFD
75.9
1,100

1,000 69.0

900 62.1

800 55.2

MSS-120
48.3

MSS-160
MSS-90

MS-200

MS-240
700

MSS-50
MSS-70
MSS-30
MSS-20
MSS-15
psi

bar
600 41.4

500 34.5

400 21.7

300 300

200 13.8

100 6.9

20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1400
gpm
m3/hr
4.5 6.8 9.1 11.4 15.9 18.2 20.5 22.7 45.5 68.2 90.1 144 136 159 182 204 227 318
1,200 82.6

1,100
50 Hz With HPB With VFD
75.9

1,000 69.0

900 62.1

800 55.2
MSS-15

MSS-20

MSS-30
MSS-50

MSS-160
MS-200
MS-240

700 48.3

bar
psi

600 41.4
MSS-70
MSS-90
MSS-120

500 34.5

400 21.7

300 300

200 13.8

100 6.9

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1400
gpm
Above coverage is approximate. Consult with FEDCO before making final selection.
Optional designs permit pump discharge pressures to 83bar.
Optional high pressure seal option permits inlet pressures to 70 bar.
All FEDCO pumps are equipped with the patented WATER-BEARING™ thrust balance technology.
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 MSS Series SWRO Feed Pump Specifications
GENERAL

Type Centrifugal, Multistage

Style Horizontal
Construction Barrel-flanged joints
Drive Direct by motor (2900 to 4100 RPM)
Shaft Seal Mechanical - ceramic/graphite, 316 SS body and spring, rated to 7 bar
(high pressure seal optional)
Coupling Sleeve manufactured by FEDCO (permits axial movement to unload motor thrust bearing)
Shaft Alignment Maintained by machined fits (no site alignment required)
Motor TEFC, C-face, foot mounted, inverter rated
Pipe Joints Victaulic Style 77

BEARINGS

Radial Sleeve (one per stage) - duplex SS alloy 2205 journal against non-metallic bushing
Thrust Balance disc type, integral with pump shell, duplex SS against composite balance disc
- no thrust transmitted to motor. Shaft placed in tension for improved reliability.
Cooling Pumpage provides cooling to all bearings.
Lubricant Pumpage (seawater) (no user lubrication required).

MATERIALS

Inlet Housing Duplex SS alloy 2205 Alloy 2205 (nominal)

Outlet Housing Duplex SS alloy 2205 Chromium 22.3%
Pump Shell Duplex SS alloy 2205 Nickel 5.5%
External Tubing Plastic or 316 SS depending on model Molybdenum 3.0%
Shell Bolting 316 SS Nitrogen 0.2%
Misc. Retainers 316 SS
Shaft Duplex SS alloy 2205 or better, one-piece
construction, machined from bar stock
Impellers 316L SS (electropolished & passivated) TEFC C-face
Diffusers 316L SS (electropolished & passivated) Motor
Wear Rings Non-metallic against 316L SS Feed
Motor Adapter Anodized Aluminum casting Inlet
Motor Baseplate 316 SS
Motor Coupling 316 SS Shell
Coupling Guard 316 SS, built to OSHA standard
Water Lubricated
Thrust Bearing Motor
Adapter

Shell Flange
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
- No pulsation dampening equipment required.
- Can operate with low inlet pressure.
Feed
- Flanged shell allows simple internal inspection
Outlet
and overhaul.
- Precision motor adapter eliminates field shaft alignment.
- Low vibration and smooth operation minimize noise.
- May be bolted to membrane skid.

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When the unexpected happens…

Any RO system can suffer a disaster. A malfunctioning pretreatment system

or improper operation can wreck critical components including the high
pressure feed pump.

When the worst occurs to the high pressure feed pump, damage that could
take days to repair takes only hours with FEDCO equipment. Basically, its…

+ 2 to 5 hours = completely overhauled MSS feed pump

*

* depending on pump model

No special tools, no measurements and no skills required to overhaul FEDCO equipment.

This means up to 99.9% availability for the FEDCO feed pump.

With FEDCO, your RO plant will run and run and run…

800 Ternes Drive

Monroe, MI 48162
USA
+734.241.3935 (tel)
+734.241.5173 (fax)
sales@[Link]
[Link]

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 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BOOSTERS
Energy Recovery for Reverse Osmosis

10 - 500 m3/hr capacity range in ten (10) models

Pressures to 82 bar

Fluid Equipment Development Company

800 Ternes Drive, Monroe, MI 48162
Tel. +734.241.3935 Fax +734.241.5173
sales@[Link]
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 about the HPB energy recovery feed booster…
The Hydraulic Pressure Booster or HPB is a fully self-contained brine energy recovery device
for seawater and brackish water systems. With over 400 units in field service, the HPB has
earned a reputation for reliability, ease of operation and most importantly as the best value
in energy recovery today.

The HPB generates a pressure boost in the feed stream ranging from 20 to 40% of the total
membrane requirement. The unit is entirely energized by the brine stream. The brine and
feed provide all lubrication and cooling. The HPB includes an integral valve for brine pressure

Membrane array
Feed pressure
boost

The HPB is manufactured in duplex

SS 2205. Unit capacity ranges from
10 to 500 m3/hr with pressures to
83 bar (optional to 103 bar).

HP Feed Pump The HPB is the most compact of all

(centrifugal or PD) HPB ERDs. A unit rated for 40 m3/hr can
be held in one hand!

Water-lubricated Custom machined

bearings impellers and diffuser for
The HPB imposes absolutely no Can discharge brine unmatched efficiency
limitations on the design or opera- at any pressure
tion of the RO system. You design,
you build and you operate the sys-
tem the way you want. Use any Patented thrust Victaulic pipe joints
chemicals, use any cleaning re- bearing
gime, its no problem for the HPB.

Detailed analysis of energy sav-

ings, capital and installation costs Integral brine
control valve
show that the HPB provides the Rotor machined from bar
best investment of ANY energy re- No external tubing stock for maximum strength
covery device commercially of- or fittings
fered.

Proven the best value in energy recovery,

Designed and manufactured by FEDCO
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 HPB Hydraulic Coverage
Standard Models
Feed capacity (m3/hr)
4.5 6.8 9.1 11 14 16 18 23 45 68 91 500 114 159 227 454 682
1200 82.8

1100 75.9

1000 69.0

900 62.1

20

60

40

20

80
-20

30
HPB-4

HPB-6

HPB-8

HPB-1

HPB-1

HPB-2

HPB-3

HPB-4
HPB-
HPB
Brine pressure (psi)

800 55.2

Brine pressure (bar)

700 48.3

600 41.4

500 34.4

400 27.6

300 20.1

200 13.8

100 6.7

20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 1000 2000 3000
Feed capacity (gpm)

Above coverage is approximate. Consult with FEDCO before making final selection.
Optional designs permit working pressures of 1,500 psig.
Special-engineered unit capacities to 6,000 gpm.
Performance specifications subject to change without notice.

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 Hydraulic Pressure Booster (HPB™) Specifications
GENERAL
Type Brine driven high pressure feed booster pump.
Style Free running (no mechanical connection to driver).
Construction Radially split case.
Rotor Single stage radial flow pump/turbine. Machined from bar stock.
Drive Energized by brine stream.
Shaft Seal None required (no shaft penetration to atmosphere).
Coupling None
External Tubing None
Pipe Joints Victaulic Style 77
Balancing Rotor dynamically balanced - one piece construction assures balance is maintained.

BEARINGS
Radial Sleeve (lubricated by feed).
Thrust Hydrodynamic type (lubricated by brine).
Cooling Pumpage provides cooling to all bearings.
Lubricant Pumpage (seawater) (no user lubrication required).

HYDRAULIC DESIGN
Turbine Impeller vanes custom machined for optimal efficiency at design conditions.
Volute and nozzle custom machined.
Pump Impeller vanes custom machined for optimal efficiency at design conditions.
Diffuser vane array custom machined for low radial thrust and maximum efficiency.
Brine Control Integral brine control valve.

MATERIALS
Rotor Duplex SS alloy 2205 (bar stock) Alloy 2205 (nominal)
Bearings Nonmetallic Chromium 22.3%
Casing Duplex SS alloy 2205 Nickel 5.5%
End Cap Duplex SS alloy 2205 Molybdenum 3.0%
Bolting 316 SS Nitrogen 0.2%
Feet 316 SS or Nonmetallic (depending on model)
Diffuser Ring Nonmetallic

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

- Reduces required size of feed pump and motor. - Installs between the feed pump and membrane.
- No pulsation dampening equipment required. - No mechanical connection to the pump or motor.
- Can operate in any orientation. - Low vibration and smooth operation.

Brine
Feed Inlet
Outlet
Brine
Feed Outlet
Inlet Brine
Control
Valve
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When the unexpected happens…

Any ROs can suffer a disaster. A malfunctioning pre-

treatment system, improper operation or debris can
wreck any feed pump or energy recovery device.

Damage that would take days to repair with other en-

ergy recovery devices takes only MINUTES with FED-
CO equipment. Basically, its…

foreign material in turbine rotor

+ 5 to15 minutes = completely overhauled HPB

*

* depending on model

No special tools, no measurements and no skills required to overhaul the HPB.

This can mean up to 99.99% availability for the HPB.

With FEDCO, your RO plant will run and run and run…

…making fluid energy work for you™

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Replace your Pressure Exchanger…
Work or Pressure Exchangers for RO energy recovery have more than their share of problems.
Some types forbid every type of RO chemical. Most have serious reliability issues. All are expen-
sive to repair and maintain.

Replace that WX or PX system with the FEDCO Energy Exchanger Package (EXP)

Existing Feed Pump

(centrifugal or PD)
Membrane array

The FEDCO EXP replaces the entire

Work exchanger package including
special flow meters, instrumentation,
Motor + special controls, etc.

Pictured unit can handle 500 gpm of

brine flow and pressurize same or
EXP greater amount of feed to membrane
pressure

Make your energy recovery device and HP pump easy to operate.

gain superior reliability and availability
plug and play; installation is a snap
expand system capacity (with added membranes)
gain freedom to use any RO chemical or cleaning regime
save money and increase system availability

"push a button and walk away™…" simplicity

A way out from Work Exchangers

Designed and manufactured by FEDCO

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 The FEDCO Solution To Low Pressure
Energy Recovery
Hydraulic Energy Management Integration* (HEMI)
For Brackish RO, Seawater RO and Nano Filtration

Optional Motor Assist

Provides Extra Boost Pressure for Interstage
Applications
Connect to Regenerative VFD (optional) to Generate
Power when Excess Brine Energy is Available

Energy Recovery Module

Perfect for Interstage Boosting
Inlet Rotatable in 90 degree Increments
All Bearings Water Lubricated

Pump Module
Uses Proven Components from MSS Pump Line
All Modules Run on Same Shaft
In-Line Feed and Discharge Connections
Simplify Process Piping
Ability to Add More Energy Recovery and
Pump Modules
Combine All Energy Recovery Devices and
Pumps for Your Entire System in One Unit

The HEMI Provides Perfect Pressure Control for your ENTIRE Plant

Does your RO system have a HEMI?

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 The HEMI Makes Your RO System
Simpler and More Efficient

1st Stage 2nd Stage

Interstage pressure boosting with the LPB
The LBP boosts the pressure between brine stages
to improve 2nd stage flux rate, reduce fouling and
reduce 1st stage feed pressure.

Nano stage RO stage

Nano permeate boost to BW/SW RO system
In this application, the HEMI recovers reject energy
from the nano-pretreatment stage and, with the
optional motor assist pressurizes the nano
permeate to the desired pressure for the RO system.

Integrated feed pump and recovery turbine

Every brackish water RO system can now benefit
from energy recovery. The HEMI with motor assist
generates the desired membrane pressure while
recovering brine energy in a single, low cost, and
extremely reliable package.

Current Hydraulic Coverage

Have an existing plant? The HEMI is perfect for
Brine pressure (psi)

retrofitting to provide the benefits of energy 400

recovery in a compact and easy to install 300
package. 200
100
1,200
Need to expand capacity? The HEMI can allow
increased capacity without increasing power 200 400 600 800 1,000
Feed flow (gpm)
consumption due to a high pumping efficiency
and integral energy recovery.

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 Markets and Applications

Seawater RO, brackish RO, process RO,

In containers, on off-shore platforms or on ships,
In power plants, in hotels, and refineries,
You will find FEDCO MSS pumps and HPB recovery turbines.

Fluid Equipment Development Company

800 Ternes Drive, Monroe, MI 48162
Tel. +734.241.3935 Fax +734.241.5173
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 HOTEL & RESORT SYSTEMS

Why are FEDCO pumps and turbines preferred in hotel and

resort SWRO systems around the world?
Simplicity of operation
- no special training for pump or ERD operation,
- employee turnover is inevitable, with FEDCO
equipment, retraining is quick and easy,
- want to use anti-scalant? no problem.

Low capital costs

- saves money for reinvestment in profit centers.

High reliability
- minimal equipment, no user maintenance,
- pump and HPB bearings are water lubricated
no messy grease or oil lubricants on the premises.

Ease of installation
- no special instruments or operating procedures,
- smallest equipment footprint in the industry.

Low noise and vibration

- most guests would prefer not to hear a reciprocating
pump as they stroll on a tropical beach.

Hotel installation in the Maldives

With FEDCO, run your RO system the way you want.

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 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES

Industrial process installation

Pure water installation at power plant

FEDCO designs are the essense of simplicity. Without simplicity there can
be no sustainable reliabilty. When operation of a large industrial complex
depends on your RO system, there can be no excuse for downtime.
• ABSOLUTELY minimal components - not one extra valve, pump or instrument
• freedom to use any chemical or anti-scalant - no harm to the pump or ERD
• ERD can be fully overhauled in 15 minutes - no special tools, no skills required
• most upset conditions easily handled, tolerant of operator error
• variable recovery, changes in feed or brine flow can be easily accomodated

With FEDCO, run your RO system the way you want.

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OFFSHORE & SHIPBOARD SYSTEMS

Shipboard pump installation

Rodolfo Mata Ship

Shipboard HPB installation

The most demanding RO applications on earth are found on the ocean

Why are FEDCO pumps and HPB recovery turbines preferred on cruise ships,
fishing vessels, and off-shore platforms?
• extremely compact size - a critical consideration for ships and platforms
• ABSOLUTLEY minimal components - not one extra valve, pump or instrument
• push a button and walk away - the HPB takes care of itself
• most upset conditions/operator error are easily handled
• low noise and vibration
• low weight means more cargo capacity.

With FEDCO, its smooth sailing.

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 CONTAINERIZED & PORTABLE SYSTEMS

HPB in a containerized system

Portable military system

Pic from TEMAK installation

Containerized system in UAE

HPB with 170 gpm capacity

FEDCO's pumps and recovery turbines have low weight, compact size, and
virtually vibrationless operation which makes them the perfect choice for
your containerized and portable systems.
• extraordinarily compact size
• ABSOLUTELY no special equipment such as booster pumps, HP flow meters,
isolation valves or special cleaning requirements
• ABSOLUTELY no operator training for ERD operation
• freedom to use any chemical or anti-scalant - no harm to the pump or ERD
• as easy to operate as a brine valve, no operator training, no problems.

With FEDCO, design and run your RO system the way you want.

…making fluid energy work for you™