This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
Energy Recovery, Inc.? (ERI?) PX Booster Pumps for energy recovery in Sea Water Reverse
Osmosis (SWRO) systems in conjunction with ERI's Pressure Exchanger? (PX?) technology.
The PX Booster Pump boosts the pressure in the high pressure portion of an SWRO system to
make up the small pressure losses that occur through the SWRO membranes, the PX units and
the associated piping. The PX Booster Pump is designed to withstand a high inlet pressure in a
corrosive seawater environment.
Please read this manual thoroughly before installation or operation and keep it for future
reference. The instructions in this manual are intended for personnel with general training and
experience in the operation and maintenance of fluid handling systems. PX and PX Booster
Pump maintenance personnel are strongly encouraged to attend Factory Training courses
offered by Energy Recovery, Inc. Energy Recovery, Inc. technical service personnel are
available for assistance by telephone during the regular business hours of 08:00 to 17:00
Pacific Standard Time. Field service and system commissioning assistance are available.
