Use of renewable energy technologies for desalination term. It provides an indication on how renewable energy technologies are rapidly emerging with the promise of economic. Renewable energy opportunities in water desalination. The integration of the renewable energy into water desalination systems has become increasingly attractive due to the growing demand for the water and energy, and the reduction of the contributions to the carbon footprint. The two major types of technologies that are used around the world for desalination can be broadly classified as either thermal or membrane. The book also assesses the viability of renewable energy desalination as. Technologies and economicsstate of the art article pdf available january 1099 with 6,382 reads how we measure reads. Thermal and membrane desalination technologies are available, with significant electrical or thermal energy requirements. Energy can be produced, but the supply of fresh water is totally dependant on weather and climatic conditions. Fichtner, 2011, mena regional water outlook part ii desalination using renew. To this end, leading technologies have been explored in order to develop the best fit for both scalability and efficiency. Use of desalination and renewable energy to close the water demand gap in mena this volume also relies in part on previous studies commissioned by the bank, including making the most of scarcity world bank 2007 and others in the water and energy sectors in. Institute of sustainable energy technology, university of nottingham, nottingham.
Zero liquid discharge water desalination process using humidification. Manual provided a comprehensive overview of desalination technologies. The analyst predicted that the scale of water utilized for energy production only will increase from 583 billion cubic meters bcm in 2010 to 790 bcm of water in 20, resulting in even higher demand for desalination in the region. Renewable energy technologies for water desalination crc. National academies october 1719, 2011 in kuwait city. This is especially true in the case of solar energy, as the regions with greater water shortages tend to be those with higher solar radiation. Up till now, the expansion of renewable energy sources to run desalination processes at a. Childress department of civil and environmental engineering university of nevada, reno 1st arabamerican frontiers symposium kuwait institute for scientific research and u. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Renewable energy technologies for water desalination hacene mahmoudi, noreddine ghaffour, mattheus f. Water desalination technologies utilizing conventional and renewable energy sources international journal of lowcarbon technologies water is one of the earths most abundant resources, covering about threequarters of the planets surface. Applications and thermodynamics offers a practical handbook on the use of renewable technologies to produce freshwater using sustainable methods. Renewable energy technologies for water desalination application.
Use of desalination and renewable energy to close the water demand gap in mena this volume also relies in part on previous studies commissioned by the bank, including making the most of scarcity world bank 2007 and others in the water and energy sectors in mena, and other regional reports. After providing an overview of wind, wave, geothermal. Renewable energy desalination ag025 the action group will promote the use of desalination powered by renewable energy, as an environmentally friendly and. Roberta fornarelli, farhad shahnia, martin anda, parisa a.
Water desalination using renewable energy technology brief. Introduction water is an abundant natural resource, as approximately threequarters of the planet is covered by it. The perth desalination plant is powered partially by renewable energy from the emu downs wind farm. The global challenge of sustainable seawater desalination. Finding the right match between desalination and renewable energy technologies selecting the most suitable redriven desalination technology depends on several factors such as size of the plant, salinity of the feed water and required product, remoteness, existence of. Integration of renewable energy technologies with desalination.
Renewable energy desalination red technology provides sustainability and reduces the carbon footprint. The solar desalination funding program will explore novel technologies that use solarthermal energy to assist in creating freshwater from otherwise unusable waters like seawater, brackish water, and contaminated water. Renewable energy technologies for water desalination hacene. Five solar energy water desalination systems are described. Table1illustrates the energy consumption of the most prevalent desalination technologies in saudi arabia 23. We need to increase our national investment in these technologies to ensure the safe and sustainable water. National renewable energy laboratory 21 fullscale hydrogen mitigation installation and testing at nevada solar one. A full analysis of cost status for both powerenergy and water production with both conventional and solar energy technologies. Renewable energy opportunities in water desalination ali a. Water desalination and purification using renewable energy. Renewable energy from wind, solar, geothermal, or other sources may be necessary when access to grid electricity is.
Use of renewable energy technologies for desalination wang shuxian z3452701 abstract only about 0. Renewable energy opportunities in water desalination intechopen. A wind farm at bungendore in new south wales was purposebuilt to generate enough renewable energy to offset the sydney plants energy use, mitigating concerns about harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The use of alternative energy sources is essential to meet the growing demand for water desalination. Conclusion desalination integrated renewable energy systems offer a winwin solution to the energy and water problems. The utilization of wind and solar power generation technologies for desalination of brackish groundwater presents an opportunity to transform lowvalue products brackish groundwater, intermittent and offpeak electricity, and waste heat into a highvalue product treated. This thesis explores renewable energypowered desalination technologies and how they can represent a sustainable solution to resolve water scarcity in diverse.
Mapping water needs and renewable energy sources is a strategic tool for planning new. Desalination is a process that takes away mineral components from saline water. Could wind and solarpowered desalination plants be the solution to both problems. Renewable energy applications in water desalination ali abbas m.
Can renewable energy and desalination tackle two problems at. Introduction desalination is a water treatment process that separates salts from saline water to produce potable water or water that is low in total disso lved solids tds. The results show that reverse osmosis desalination, coupled with an energy. There are two broad categories of desalination technologies. The eu roed project team reports on renewable energy powered desalination experiences in europe unded by. Desalination based on the use of renewable energy sources can provide a sustainable way to produce fresh water. Mbarga 2 department of civil and environmental engineering, texas tech university, box 41023, lubbock, tx 79423, usa remote. Renewable energy is a big part of this, but, now, so is water desalination. Can renewable energy and desalination tackle two problems at once. The byproduct of the desalination process is brine. The desalination projects are specifically about integrating innovative research with industry in order to hasten the. Ross williams altresco companies, 10940 parker road, parker, co 804, usa 1 a. It is expected to become economically attractive as the costs of renewable technologies continue to decline and the prices of fossil fuels continue to increase. Kazmerski national renewable energy laboratory golden, colorado, 80401, usa 1.
The demand for smalldecentralized desalination plants is expected to grow rapidly if appropriate technologies are to be developed as the countries suffering from a shortage of potable water are blessed with large amounts of renewable energy resources, such as solar and geothermal energy. Goosen, jochen bundschuh the book presents a thorough overview of the latest trends and challenges in renewable energy technologies applications for water desalination, with an emphasis on environmental concerns and sustainable development. Hybrid renewable energy systems for desalination springerlink. The real problem in these technologies is the optimum economic design and evaluation of the combined plants in order to be economically viable for remote or arid regions. Adsorption desalination ad is a promising new technology that has great potential to reduce the need for conventional power, to use solely renewable energy sources, and to reduce the overall. For this reason desalination of seawater is becoming an increasingly important factor in the fresh water. Hydropower and biomass energy are not suitable to couple with the desalination technology because they require water resources which may not be available in the water scarce countries. Selecting an economically suitable and sustainable solution for a renewable energypowered water desalination system. Avi shultz, csp program manager, solar energy technologies office junior ballroom 9. Renewable energy from wind, solar, geothermal, or other sources may be necessary when access to grid electricity is limited.
Using renewable energy sources in water desalination has many. Any substantial or systematic reproductions, redistribution. Introduction desalination is a watertreatment process that separates salts from saline water to produce potable water or water that is low in total disso lved solids tds. Role of seawater desalination in the management of an. Curr sustainable renewable energy rep integration of renewable energy technologies with desalination ange abena mbarga 0 1 lianfa song 0 1 w. Desalination technologies development and alternate energy mix are required urgently to coup the bau trend. Sections cover the different renewable technologies currently used in the field, including solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear desalination. Renewable energy powered desalination handbook 1st edition. Further, in the industrialized world, government policies increasingly emphasize the replacement of fossil energy by renewable, lowcarbon energy, and so water scarce regions are considering solardriven desalination systems as a supplement to existing freshwater supplies. Selecting an economically suitable and sustainable solution for a renewable energy powered water desalination system.
The book presents a thorough overview of the latest trends and challenges in renewable energy technologies applications for water desalination, with an emphasis on environmental concerns and sustainable development. Renewable energy applications in water desalination. Remote communities in many countries are in need of dependable and affordable fresh water that must be derived from local brackish water or seawater. At the same time, electric grids are straining to meet surging demand for electricity. Therefore, serious forward steps toward integrating the desalination systems with the renewable and sustainable energy technologies will be required to mitigate the negat ive effects of the desalination systems. The book also assesses the viability of renewable energy desalination as an important option to close the region. Water desalination using renewable energy ieaetsap. Use of renewable energy technologies for desalination. By providing a wide variety of conventional desalination methods driven by various types of renewable energy technologies in the world, water and energy legislators should choose different methods to meet the needs based on the local potentials by paying attention to the desalination processes and power systems. Overview of village scale, renewable energy powered desalination. Solar energy desalination technology explains how to obtain clean water from sea water using solar energy. Renewable energy desalination ag025 the action group will promote the use of desalination powered by renewable energy, as an environmentally friendly and decentralised solution for sustainable water supply. The selection of a suitable desalination technology driven by wind or geothermal energy depends on the size of the desalination plant, quality of the product water, remoteness of site location, costs of water produced, and availability of the renewable energy source 18, 19.
In the past, saudi arabia has relied on thermal desalination technologies. However, due to the lower energy consumption and improvement in technology, reverse osmosis is expected to. Water takes a close second to energy as the commodity most under pressure in the future, and the least available. Pdf todays and future challenges in applications of. It provides an indication on how renewable energy technologies are rapidly emerging with the promise of economic and environmental viability for desalination. Seawater desalination and salinity gradient energy technologies are critical to the continued success of our water infrastructure. Can renewable energy and desalination tackle two problems. The two most commonly used desalination technologies are msf and ro systems.
Solar energy water desalination in the united states and. Solar, wind, geothermal, wave and tidal energy are the main sources of renewable energy besides the hydropower and biomass energy. Renewable energy, water sources, desalination technologies, economics. Saltwater is desalinated to produce water suitable for human consumption or irrigation. The eu roed project team reports on renewable energypowered desalination experiences in europe unded by. Recent developments in solar thermal desalination technologies. Improvements to thermal desalination technologies and lowcost, integrated designs for solarthermal collection and storage. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
Water storage instead of energy storage for desalination. Alkaraghouli alqaraghuli, national renewable energy laboratory professor ali alkaraghouli is currently a principal research engineer dealing with renewable energy applications and science and technology partnerships at u. Desalination of seawater has remained one of oldest water treatment processes. In an era of extended droughts combined with increasing water demand, water scarce areas of the world are considering expensive and farflung water sources. More generally, desalination refers to the removal of salts and minerals from a target substance, as in soil desalination, which is an issue for agriculture. A critical evaluation of renewable energy technologies for. Special methods and types used in solar desalination are introduced, providing new thoughts, concepts, and feasible solutions in the desalination field, along with the thermal and economic efficiency relating to current technology. Renewable energy technologies for water desalination. Combining reduced energy consumption from desalination plants and elimination of supply pipelines could potentially result in a significant reduction in energy. Introduction desalination is a watertreatment process that separates salts from saline water to produce potable water or water that is low in total dissolved solids tds. We demonstrated that in developing a renewable energy scheme for desalination purposes, product water storage is a more reliable and technoeconomic solution. This document pdf may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Table 2 shows the energy requirement of the main desalination technologies 14, 16.
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