| Stage | Description |
| Stage #1 Pretreatment | Using valuable chemical agents that may comprise percolation and sterilization to reduce scaling and fouling. |
| Part #2 Treatment | HPP to furnish the pressure difference necessary to force water along the semipermeable membrane to separate freshwater from saline water. |
| Part #3 Posttreatment | Injecting chemical products to generate high-quality freshwater. |