DORIS - Energy Consumption Calculator for Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems

Abstract

This project developed seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) energy consumption software. As of August 2023, the DORIS software has been discontinued. An Executive Summary is available in the report box below but any reference for the DORIS software is only for historical information. Tailored collaboration partner: West Basin Municipal Water District. Completed in 2014.

Resources

Public Plus

DORIS—Energy Consumption Calculator for Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems: User Manual

Report

#4446

10/03/2014

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DORIS - Energy Consumption Calculator for Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems

Abstract

Resources

DORIS—Energy Consumption Calculator for Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems: User Manual

Evaluation of Dynamic Energy Consumption of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems

Evaluation of Innovative Reflectance Based UV for Enhanced Disinfection and Advanced Oxidation

Evaluation and Optimization of Existing and Emerging Energy Recovery Devices

Balancing Carbon Management, Energy Management, Energy Production, Nutrient Removal and Densification

Understanding Pyrolysis for PFAS Removal

Understanding the Value Proposition for Thermal Processes to Mitigate PFAS in Biosolids

Leading Water Utility Innovation