The Hidden Energy Cost of Low-Pressure Reverse Osmosis
September 2, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 60 minutes
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Summary
Energy recovery devices (ERDs) are often associated with high-pressure seawater desalination systems. As a result, many municipal and industrial operators assume the economics do not work for lower-pressure brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) and water reuse applications.
In this webinar, Energy Recovery will examine the hidden energy costs of operating low-pressure RO systems without energy recovery and explain why that assumption is often incorrect. Attendees will learn how pressure energy is commonly lost in RO systems, how modern low-pressure PX® technology recovers that otherwise wasted energy, and where the strongest opportunities exist across municipal reuse, industrial water reuse, and BWRO applications.
Through real-world case studies from Europe and Asia, attendees will see how facilities achieved meaningful energy savings, reduced operating costs, and attractive payback periods without major plant redesigns. The session will also introduce a simple framework for determining whether a system may be a candidate for energy recovery and demonstrate how Energy Recovery's Power Model Pro (PMP) assessment can help quantify potential savings.
Speakers
Simon Bae
Senior Product Manager
Energy Recovery
Simon Bae is Senior Product Manager at Energy Recovery, responsible for the company's product portfolio and roadmap. He also led the development of PowerModel Pro, the company's system design / product selection software. He has worked in the water industry since 2013, beginning as an applications and process engineer designing RO and treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients across brackish, wastewater reuse, and seawater applications.
Rolando Bosleman
Technical Support Director
Energy Recovery
Rolando Bosleman holds a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Piura (Peru) and an MBA from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Author of numerous articles and technical publications presented at international desalination conferences, he currently serves as the Technical Support Director at Energy Recovery, Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in the industry, having held various roles including commissioning engineer, process and maintenance engineer, plant sub-manager, and technical manager. With a focus on technical consulting, he has participated in the execution of desalination projects in diverse regions worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
