Project #3005

A Novel Approach to Seawater Desalination Using Dual-Staged Nanofiltration

$450,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Yann
Le Gouellec
Research Manager
Kenan Ozekin, PhD
Contractor
Cornwell Engineering Group
Desalination
Advanced Treatment
Treatment

Abstract

Develops a selection protocol to assess the suitability of nanofiltration membranes for a dual-staged system as an alternative to traditional reverse osmosis membranes. Also develops practical guidelines for operational optimization and finished water blending strategies as well as a possible basis for minimizing or avoiding disinfectant usage based on the viral removal capability. Tailored Collaboration partner: Long Beach (Calif.) Water Dept. Published in 2006.