ROTEC通过最大限度地回收和再利用水资源，在提高反渗透系统性能的同时节约成本，为水处理创造了新的标准。我们创新的导向反渗透技术与传统的反渗透(RO)和脱盐系统的水流方向相反。结合我们革命性的导向技术、创新的解决方案和专业的服务，我们帮助人们、社区和国家蓬勃发展，缓解水资源短缺问题，提高可持续性——在任何地方提供清洁水资源的价值。
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与ROTEC合作，超越传统的水处理方法，从您的水资源中释放无与伦比的价值。提供安全、清洁的水资源，提供健康的社区环境和地球环境。
我们的改造能力、交钥匙的脱盐系统以及反渗透系统，基于我们突破性的导向反渗透技术（FR-RO），提高可持续性、系统效率以及可靠性，优于传统的反渗透系统。借助我们的无风险解决方案，您可以在降低能耗和成本的同时实现高效率的水回用，从而实现更高的盈利以及安心
ROTEC拥有专业的水处理专家团队，他们真正关心水资源的回收效率，专家们的集思广益以及在全球项目的验证，大胆的将反渗透以及脱盐效果到一个新的高度，创造水处理效果的新价值。
我们专有的导向反渗透（FR-RO）技术是高回收率反渗透的黄金标准。它通过周期性的改变反渗透水流模式来抑制矿物结构和生物污堵。
这项开创性的技术突破了反渗透回收率的界限，在减少环境影响的同时，节省了大量的水资源使用量和运行成本。相较于传统的反渗透系统，导向反渗透（FR-RO）以高性能低运行成本的方式，提供了更高质量的产水，药剂消耗量和比能耗更少，产生更少的浓水，并实现任何水资源回收目标。
我们的产品经过现场的验证，包括设计，制造，施工，运营和维护(O&M)以及各种海水淡化和反渗透（RO）项目的支持。使用ROTEC解决方案，客户可以大大提高现有脱盐水厂或反渗透（RO）系统的性能，以及新建的反渗透系统，这些都是零风险的解决方案。
我们为曾经所服务过的来自不同行业的领军公司，以及工程，采购，建筑公司，感到自豪。
圣莫尼卡正在对水资源自给自足进行变革性的探索，阿卡迪亚水处理厂是这一努力的核心。
美国最大规模的脱盐水厂设施采用ROTEC创新的导向反渗透(FR-RO)技术，在不扩大占地面积的情况下显著提高了产量。
导向反渗透（FR-RO）的发明加强了反渗透系统的性能，使其达到更高的回收率，且让水厂提高了10%的总产水量。这样一来，提高了水厂的工作效率以及可持续性，为水处理行业添设了新标准。
ROTEC presented at the AWWA & AMTA Membrane Technology Conference, sharing technical insights and field data on how Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) continues to advance high-recovery RO performance. Across two sessions, ROTEC engineers highlighted closed-loop FR-RO system design and a HERO retrofit case study, demonstrating improved stability, reduced fouling, and higher recoveries under challenging conditions.
ROTEC is featured in a recent International Water Conference (IWC) publication examining the use of Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) to upgrade a High-Efficiency RO (HERO) system in a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) combined cycle power plant.
The paper documents a 2025 turnkey retrofit in the Southwestern United States, where FR-RO replaced conventional RO units treating cooling tower blowdown, improving recovery stability, operational flexibility, and long-term ZLD performance under highly variable feedwater conditions.
The Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) skids for the Ta’ Barkat Water Reclamation Plant in Malta has reached final assembly. Delivered under an EPC partnership with AST, the system is designed to produce up to 10,000 m³/day (≈2.6 MGD) of potable reuse–quality water at up to 90% recovery, supporting Malta’s national water reuse and long-term water security objectives.
ROTEC is proud to share that Prof. Jack Gilron, whose research led to the development of Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO), has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Israel Desalination Society (IDS) Conference.
His work established the scientific basis for FR-RO, a technology now operating across municipal, industrial, and advanced treatment facilities worldwide. By addressing the challenge of scaling at high recovery, his research has helped utilities and industries achieve more stable operation, higher recovery, and improved long-term performance.
We congratulate Prof. Gilron on this well-deserved recognition and the continued impact of his contributions to the water sector.
ROTEC has been featured in the latest issue of WDR, featuring the FR-RO project at Santa Monica’s Arcadia Facility. This project is enabling Santa Monica to reach its' goal of Water Independence by increasing recovery. The article highlights that this upgrade is the first municipal FR-RO retrofit in the U.S.
See why this milestone is making waves across the water sector.
Bruce Alderman, CEO of ROTEC USA, joined The Water Entrepreneur podcast to discuss how reverse osmosis continues to evolve and why advanced approaches like Flow Reversal RO are helping move proven RO technology forward. In the episode, he highlights the growing need for higher efficiency, the value of improving system resilience, and the role innovation plays in supporting today’s treatment demands. Bruce also reflects on broader industry trends and the future of high-recovery RO as utilities and industries look for smarter, more reliable ways to manage water.
Listen to the full episode to hear the complete discussion.
ROTEC has been recognized by Global Water Intelligence as a key driver of high-recovery reverse osmosis in potable reuse. The June 2025 issue spotlights Flow Reversal RO (FR-RO) as one of the leading technologies redefining water reuse efficiencies worldwide. Read how FR-RO is competing head-to-head in San Diego and delivering up to 93% recovery for utilities across California.
ROTEC CEO Boaz Shitzer presented at IFAT India 2025, sharing insights on how Flow Reversal RO (FR-RO) technology is addressing India’s growing water challenges. The presentation highlighted successful municipal and industrial case studies demonstrating ultra-high recovery, operational stability, and reduced OPEX. ROTEC continues to collaborate with leading partners like MTWS to deliver innovative and sustainable water treatment solutions across India.
Santa Monica's Arcadia Water Treatment Plant has successfully completed the US’s first municipal retrofit, using FR-RO, achieving 90% recovery without expanding its footprint. This advanced upgrade boosts local water supply, reduces energy and chemical use, and enables the city to produce water at about 30% lower cost than imported water.
At the GAWP and AWPCA conferences, ROTEC’s Head of U.S. Sales, Max Finder, presented results from more than ten U.S. pilot programs demonstrating non-detect PFAS removal and stable operation at up to 95% recovery using Flow Reversal RO (FR-RO). His presentation highlighted how FR-RO enables utilities and industries to overcome the limitations of conventional RO systems, reducing waste and operating costs while achieving consistent compliance with emerging PFAS regulations. The technology’s patented flow reversal and block rotation mechanisms make it a reliable, scalable solution for future-proof PFAS treatment.
UltraFacility’s Tech Talk: High-Recovery RO spotlights ROTEC’s Flow Reversal RO (FR-RO) technology as a key innovation enabling semiconductor fabs to achieve ultra-high recovery and stable operation.
ROTEC is featured in the winter edition of The Analyst, with our Santa Monica Arcadia Plant project on the cover and a full article. The piece explores how our Flow-Reversal RO (FR-RO) technology addresses one of the toughest challenges in water treatment, silica fouling, by reversing flow to minimize scaling and maximize recovery.
Watch the webinar to learn how enhanced-recovery reverse osmosis is helping utilities overcome common limitations in water reuse. The session covers real-world results from Santa Monica and OCWD, including pilot data, recovery improvements, and cost comparisons between FR-RO and conventional systems.
A pilot study at the City of Santa Monica’s Arcadia Water Treatment Plant validated ROTEC’s Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) for brackish groundwater desalination. The system achieved 90% recovery with stable performance, strong salt rejection, and longer cleaning intervals.
With a three-stage setup and flow reversal in the second stage, the system minimized fouling and maintained energy-efficient operation at lower pressures. The results highlight FR-RO’s value for municipalities seeking high recovery and operational efficiency.
We recently presented three poster sessions at major industry conferences, highlighting the versatility and performance of ROTEC’s Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) technology. From municipal wastewater reuse in Singapore to PFAS treatment in North Carolina, and large-scale system retrofits, each project demonstrated how FR-RO can address real-world challenges in water treatment while improving recovery, reducing fouling, and lowering operational costs.
These presentations highlighted that FR-RO facilities saw an increased recovery of up to 96% and reduced brine volume by 60%, while also removing PFAS and 1,4-dioxane to below detection limits. We highlighted how retrofitting existing systems with FR-RO enables utilities to scale recovery without disrupting operations. These projects underscore the impact of FR-RO across applications, from regulatory compliance to sustainability and cost-efficiency.
A study at the Orange County Water District validated ROTEC’s Flow-Reversal RO (FR-RO) for municipal potable reuse, achieving 90% recovery with stable performance and reduced fouling. FR-RO outperformed conventional RO in reliability and cleaning frequency, offering a cost-effective retrofit option.
While brine concentration posed operational challenges, FR-RO proved highly effective in primary treatment, even with higher salinity feedwater. It provides a scalable solution for utilities aiming to increase water recovery and minimize waste.
ROTEC is proud to support Singapore’s water sustainability efforts with our Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) technology at the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant. Developed for PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, this advanced system will treat municipal wastewater for reuse, contributing to the country’s supply of high-quality reclaimed water, known as NEWater, for industrial and municipal applications.
ROTEC, in collaboration with AST, has secured the EPC tender to deliver a state-of-the-art Water Reclamation Plant at the Ta’ Barkat Wastewater Treatment Plant in Malta. Using ROTEC’s advanced FR-RO technology, the plant will produce up to 10,000 cubic meters per day of DPR-quality water. This project joins ROTEC’s other DPR initiatives in San Diego and Colorado, further advancing sustainable water reuse.
ROTEC proudly participated in the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) World Congress, an essential global forum for discussing advancements and challenges in desalination and water reuse.
The event provided an excellent platform to engage with industry leaders, exchange innovative ideas, and showcase our cutting-edge solutions.
