Sulzer’ s comprehensive solutions Many companies supply individual pieces of equipment for desalination, but Sulzer stands apart as a full-line supplier— offering everything from intake to distribution. With a seamlessly integrated portfolio of pumps, filters, mixers, and maintenance services, Sulzer ensures that every stage of the desalination process works efficiently and reliably together. Few companies can match its ability to deliver a complete, end-to-end solution for desalination plants.
In addition to its equipment portfolio, Sulzer provides a range of support services that help plants maintain peak performance over the long term. Long-term service agreements( LTSAs) are available for critical equipment like high-pressure and booster pumps, covering scheduled annual maintenance and offering rapid field service response— typically within 24 to 72 hours, depending on site location and technical needs.
Sulzer also plays a key role in retrofit projects, particularly as more operators replace maintenance-heavy Pelton
Desalination is constantly evolving, with each new project pushing the boundaries of efficiency, reliability, and scale.
turbines with modern, energyefficient ERDs. In other cases, changes in plant operating conditions have prompted the need for updated hydraulic components to match new duty points— challenges Sulzer’ s engineering teams are well equipped to address.
To support more reactive maintenance needs, Sulzer offers spare parts and corrective services when issues arise, helping restore pumps to their original performance with minimal disruption.
Sulzer also delivers when it comes to the less tangible aspects of supporting desalination; namely experience and expertise. Sulzer has been a trusted partner in
the sector for decades, and its technology helps produce over 20 million cubic meters of freshwater every single day. Each project brings new insights, allowing Sulzer’ s teams to continuously refine and improve their solutions.
Sustainability and efficiency are also at the heart of everything Sulzer does. Its technologies are designed to minimize energy consumption and reduce maintenance needs, making desalination more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Optimized hydraulic designs lower operational costs, while corrosionresistant materials and advanced sealing systems extend equipment lifespan— reducing downtime and enhancing long-term sustainability.
Desalination is constantly evolving, with each new project pushing the boundaries of efficiency, reliability, and scale. Every year, the industry finds new ways to make the process smarter, more sustainable, and more cost-effective. As a longtime partner to the sector, Sulzer is proud to play a role in that progress— helping plants run more efficiently, last longer, and deliver more fresh water to the people who need it.
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