Integro™ – A Game Changer for RO and Desalination Efficiency
Validated by Cranfield University | Shortlisted in the XPRIZE Water Scarcity Challenge
Introduction
The Integro™ is redefining performance in reverse osmosis (RO) and desalination systems. By conditioning water electrically instead of chemically, it prevents scale formation, reduces fouling, and creates cleaner feedwater that improves efficiency and reduces costs.
Recent validation at Cranfield University has confirmed these benefits in freshwater, brackish, and seawater RO systems. Sidon Water has also been recognised globally as a Qualified Team in the $119m XPRIZE Water Scarcity Challenge.
Permeability Improvements Across Water Types
How the Integro™ Improves RO & Desalination Efficiency
Scaling and fouling are among the greatest challenges in RO and seawater desalination, driving up energy use, shortening membrane life, and increasing chemical consumption.
The Integro™ addresses these challenges by:
- Maintaining Higher Permeability – membranes can operate at lower pressure for the same output.
- Reducing Flux Decline – fouling builds more slowly, extending cleaning intervals.
- Enhancing Ion Rejection – lowering chloride and sulphate passage, resulting in cleaner permeate with reduced conductivity.
- Supporting Sustainability – reducing reliance on antiscalants and cutting waste from chemicals and membranes.
Validated Performance – Cranfield University (2025)
Independent testing confirmed the impact of the Integro™ across freshwater, brackish, and seawater RO systems:
• 12% Increase in Permeability (brackish water)
• 41% Reduction in Flux Decline (brackish water)
• 30% Decrease in Membrane Fouling (seawater)
• Dramatic Reduction in Chloride & Sulphate Passage
• £1.2m Annual Savings (est. at a 100,000 m³/day desalination plant)
A Recognised Innovation – XPRIZE Water Scarcity Challenge
Sidon Water has been selected as a Qualified Team in the $119m XPRIZE Water Scarcity Challenge, recognising breakthrough solutions to secure sustainable global water supplies. This milestone underlines the potential of the Integro™ to reshape desalination efficiency at scale.
Discover how the Integro™ can transform your RO or desalination system.
Download the full Cranfield University White Paper
Illustrative Cost–Benefit for Seawater RO
Example: 100,000 m³/day seawater RO plant (~4,800 elements).
Parameter | Assumptions | Baseline | With Integro™ | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical cleaning
cost | 30% fewer cleans | £400,000 | £280,000 | £120,000 |
Membrane
replacements | Life 5 → 6.5 yrs
(~15% fewer
elements) | £673,920 | £505,440 | £168,480 |
Energy
consumption | 8% reduction at 4
kWh/m³;
£0.08/kWh | £11.68m | £10.75m | £934,400 |
Total Annual
Saving | £1.22m |
Beyond OPEX, fewer cleans/replacements reduce downtime and waste, supporting environmental goals.
Companies That Trust Us
At Sidon Water, we’re proud to be the trusted partner of forward-thinking companies across a wide range of industries.
Sustainability and Environmental Benefits
The Integro™ Technology is designed to align with modern sustainability goals by reducing chemical use, energy consumption, and waste production:
- Lower Chemical Dependency: By preventing scale naturally, the need for anti-scalants and harsh cleaning agents is significantly reduced.
- Energy Savings: Reducing the pressure required for water flow leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in large-scale industrial operations.
- Minimised Waste: Longer membrane life means fewer discarded membranes and less frequent system overhauls, contributing to a more sustainable water purification process.
Other Resources on RO & Desalination
The Effectiveness of the Sidon Integro™ Technology at Enhancing Reverse Osmosis and Desalination Efficiency
How Sidon Water’s Integro™ System Tackles Biofouling on Reverse Osmosis Membranes and Filtration Media
