Assessing Seawater Intake Systems for Desalination Plants

Abstract

Developed a user-friendly technical report summarizing current state-of-the-science on seawater desalination intake structures and methods, relative costs of these methods, and potential environmental impacts and benefits associated with different intake approaches. Published in 2011.

Originally funded as WERF project Desal-06-10g

As of August 2023, the web tool has been discontinued.

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Assessing Seawater Intake Systems for Desalination Plants

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01/20/2011

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Assessing Seawater Intake Systems for Desalination Plants

Abstract

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Assessing Seawater Intake Systems for Desalination Plants

Extend the IRP Process to Include Water Reuse and Other Non-Traditional Waters

An Economic Framework for Evaluation Benefits and Costs of Water Reuse

Methodology for Assigning Pathogen Removal Credits to Desalination Intake Wells

Regionalized or Integrated Solutions for Brine Management and Recovery

Establishing a Framework for Integrating Stormwater Capture into Water Supply Planning

Approaches to Build Strong Partnerships and Solidify Successful Interagency Reuse Projects

Leading Water Utility Innovation