A feasibility study of solar-powered reverse osmosis processes

Rahimi, Bijan; Shirvani, Hamed; Alamolhoda, Ali Asghar; Farhadi, Fatola; Karimi, Mohammadreza

doi:10.1016/j.desal.2020.114885

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“…Rahimi et al [46] considered different scenarios depending on the other solar panel installations into the grid for small-scale RO systems. The renewable RO unit was implemented in Bandar Abbas with high solar radiation and low cost of electricity.…”

Section: Solar-driven Ro Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perspective Chapter: Technological Advances in Harnessing Energy from Renewable Sources for Water Production

Suwaileh¹,

Isaifan²,

Rahighi³

et al. 2023

Desalination - Ecological Consequences

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Recently, different technologies such as desalination processes have been utilized to obtain fresh water from natural sources to develop good standards of life, flourish industrial activities, and enhance civilization. Hence, this book chapter aims to cover the fundamental aspects of harnessing energy from the sun or solar cells, covering the history of this topic as well as the new related policies. A discussion of the basics of solar cell devices, performance challenges, and long-term stability will follow. This chapter will also address state-of-the-art membrane-based desalination technologies in generating fresh water from various renewable sources such as solar, wind, wave, and geothermal.

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Section: Solar-driven Ro Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perspective Chapter: Technological Advances in Harnessing Energy from Renewable Sources for Water Production

Suwaileh¹,

Isaifan²,

Rahighi³

et al. 2023

Desalination - Ecological Consequences

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“…However, it remains an e cient and inexpensive approach to water management problems for small units in areas with limited electricity supplies (Rahimi et al, 2021). However, in these areas, costs depend on the conditions of the sun and the conditions of the water (Mohamed et al, 2008).…”

Section: Economic Evaluation Of Desalination With Solar-driven Revers...mentioning

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Economic feasibility of solar-powered reverse osmosis water desalination: a comparative systemic review

Maftouh

Fatni

Bouzekri

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Due to disparities in the allocation of rainwater and drought, extreme exploitation of groundwater reservoirs has depleted water supplies in many locations. In addition, improper disposal of domestic and industrial waste leads to poor drainage and deterioration of water quality. According to studies, desalination methods are an effective solution for treating sea and brackish water and making it usable in daily life. Solarpowered desalination has recently received a great deal of attention around the world. Previously, most experimental studies focused on the use of solar energy in traditional desalination methods such as multistage ash and multi-effect distillation. Desalination with reverse osmosis has become popular due membrane technology improvement and bene ts like high recovery ratios and low energy consumption. This article aims to comparatively and systematically review the economic feasibility of the use of solar photovoltaic reverse osmosis in desalination in Morocco and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. HighlightsThe Middle East and North African (MENA) countries are advantageously located in the sunbelt region.Desalination is the solution to the scarcity of freashwater in the mostly arid MENA region.Increasing energy prices and climate change concerns imply a need for a sustainable and green solution.Solar-powered desalination technology is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Solar-powered reverse osmosis is more economically feasible and less polluting than other rechnologies. 2008Energy Policy

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“…The specific energy consumption per cubic meter ranged from 1.64 to 3.13 kWh/m 3 [81]. Likewise, a feasibility as-sessment of the integration of solar panels with the grid to power small-scale reverse osmosis systems (up to 2000 m 3 per day) in Iran, a nation with low electricity prices was conducted by [51]. As a case study, they chose a city on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf that has a water scarcity yet receives a lot of sunlight.…”

Section: Solar-powered Reverse Osmosis (Ro)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Schemat systemu RO, napędzanego fotowoltaicznie (opracowano na podstawie [82]) analysis for each scenario. Ultimately, they predicted the financial feasibility of solar-powered reverse osmosis facilities when their unused or surplus solar energy is sent into the grid [51]. Spiral wound membrane and driving force principles (inset) of RO and diagram of PV-driven RO system can be seen in Fig.…”

Section: Solar-powered Reverse Osmosis (Ro)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Solar Energy Applications for Water Treatment; a Global and African Perspective

Njoku

Oluwasola

Onyekuru

et al. 2022

Geoinformatica Polonica

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Solar energy is energy derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun’s energy can be exploited using a variety of technologies, including (a) photovoltaic (PV)/concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) systems that convert photons to electricity; and (b) solar thermal technologies that capture thermal energy from the sun’s radiation using solar collectors or concentrated solar power systems (CSP). Due to the quest for power supply from renewable, cheap, and non-gaseous emission sources coupled with the attempts to combat the shortage of potable water in rural areas, much research on the interface of solar energy power systems with water treatment plants has been reported. However, the greater part of the existing reports are based on theoretical modelling, with only minimal experimental, cost analysis, pilot projects and strategic studies. Also, even though solar-powered water treatment technologies are still in the early stages of research, and very rare studies based on real plants have been conducted, existing publications are mostly focused on single principles, making it impossible to assess and compare several technologies. Globally, this review has particularly highlighted the recent advances in the application of solar energy technologies in desalination and wastewater treatments. It likewise highlighted the key research findings and the critical gaps in the existing achievements. It further highlighted the attempts made on hybrid techniques with other renewable energy sources such as wind and geothermal energies which are paramount for scaling up and commercialization uses. However, the findings revealed that most of these studies were restricted to particular parts of the globe without candid evidence from the African perspective, especially Sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, due to the paucity of information concerning this topic within the region, there is a need for further studies on the application of solar energy for water treatment, especially on a pilot scale level for sustainable development. PRZEGLĄD ZASTOSOWAŃ ENERGII SŁONECZNEJ DO OCZYSZCZANIA ŚCIEKÓW; PERSPEKTYWA GLOBALNA I AFRYKAŃSKA Energia pochodząca z promieniowania słońca może być eksploatowana przy użyciu różnorodnych technologii, w tym (a) fotowoltaiki (PV)/skoncentrowanej fotowoltaiki (CPV), systemów, które przekształcają fotony w energię elektryczną; i (b) słoneczne technologie cieplne, które wychwytują energię cieplną z promieniowania słonecznego przy pomocy kolektorów słonecznych lub skoncentrowanych systemów energii słonecznej (CSP). Z powodu poszukiwań dostaw energii ze źródeł odnawialnych, tanich i nie emitujących zanieczyszczeń gazowych, a także wysiłków na rzecz walki z niedoborem wody pitnej w obszarach wiejskich, opublikowano wiele badań na temat systemów pozyskiwania energii słonecznej dla obsługi oczyszczalni ścieków. Jednakże większość istniejących opracowań oparta jest o modelowanie teoretyczne, jedynie z minimalną częścią eksperymentalną, analizą kosztów, projektami pilotażowymi i studiami strategicznymi. Co więcej, technologie oczyszczania wody zasilane energią słoneczną wciąż są na wczesnym etapie, a prace dotyczące badań w prawdziwych oczyszczalniach są rzadkie, publikacje w większości skupiają się na pojedynczych przypadkach, uniemożliwiając porównywanie kilku technologii wykorzystujących energię słoneczną do odsalania wody i oczyszczania ścieków. Wskazuje również kluczowe wyniki badań oraz istotne braki w istniejącym stanie zaawansowania. Ponadto przedstawia próby z technikami hybrydowymi, wykorzystującymi inne odnawialne źródła energii, takie jak wiatr i energia geotermalna, które są kluczowe w zwiększaniu skali produkcji i komercjalizacji. Jednakże wyniki badań wskazują, że większość prac ograniczona jest do innych kontynentów; brak jest jasnej afrykańskiej perspektywy, szczególnie dotyczącej Afryki subsaharyjskiej. Tak więc, z powodu skąpych informacji na ten temat, które dotyczą tego regionu, istnieje potrzeba dalszych badań nad zastosowaniem energii słonecznej do oczyszczania ścieków, szczególnie w skali pilotażowej, które przyczynią się do zrównoważonego rozwoju.

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A feasibility study of solar-powered reverse osmosis processes

Cited by 47 publications

References 60 publications

Perspective Chapter: Technological Advances in Harnessing Energy from Renewable Sources for Water Production

Perspective Chapter: Technological Advances in Harnessing Energy from Renewable Sources for Water Production

Economic feasibility of solar-powered reverse osmosis water desalination: a comparative systemic review

Review of Solar Energy Applications for Water Treatment; a Global and African Perspective

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