AWWA MTC61188 Energy Consumption in Desalination Processes - Why So High and How to Optimize

Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 03/01/2005

Veerapaneni, Srinivas (Vasu); Freeman, Scott; Jordan, Brian; Argo, Dave

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This slide presentation outlines information on using reverse osmosis (RO) for desalination. Topics covered include: explanation of the RO process; types of RO membrane currentlyavailable; explanation of osmotic pressure; dissolved solids concentration (salt)of various seas; standard seawater quality; osmotic pressure of seawater; theoretical power requirement forSWRO; osmotic pressure of brine; theoretical vs. actual energyconsumption; RO system; comparison of various RO system configurations with respect to energyconsumption, and feed SWRO system; 2 stage with brackish water andseawater elements; reduce flux - lower energy comsumptionand less fouling; RO feed pump and motor efficiency; energy recovery example; energy recovery devices; and, decrease of total power requirements. Includes tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 03/01/2005 Number of Pages: 25 File Size: 1 file , 1.8 MB