Author: Water. Desalination + reuse

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Researchers from the Melbourne School of Engineering at the University of Melbourne have developed what they claim to be an anti fouling microfiltration system that outstrips existing technology on energy efficiency with negligible compromise on performance.

XPR technology ready for large SWRO installations

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in Instruments & controls

Energy recovery device manufacturer, Isobarix has made what it has called its “first milestone shipment” of its XPR-809 series device.

Texas county opens up brackish desalt project

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The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) in Texas, US has begun a ten-year phased brackish water desalination programme that will provide the county with potable water at over 150 Ml/d.

Ras Al Khaimah seawater desalination has algae shield

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Northernmost of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ras Al Khaimah, has opened a 68 Ml/d seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) project in Ghallilah on the emirate’s west coast that is equipped to “overcome the red tide phenomena” – the seasonal proliferation of algae that blights the emirates’ coastline.

Russia looks to export nuclear power and desalination packages

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Russia’s nuclear power company, Rosatom, is aiming to sell integrated, large nuclear power and desalination plants overseas through its export arm Rosatom Overseas.

Qatar to set up US$ 500 million reverse osmosis desalination plant

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Qatar utility, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is set to establish a US$ 500-million, reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant that will produce freshwater at 136 Ml/d.  

US Navy reverse osmosis nears battle readiness

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in Desalination

A prototype reverse osmosis (RO) system developed by the US Navy has successfully completed testing for use in the service’s newest class of warship – littoral combat ships (LCS) – designed for use close to shore.

Saudi and South Korea sign desalination deal

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in Desalination

Saudi Arabia and South Korea have signed a water desalination agreement and a memorandum of understanding for technology transference to Saudi.

Energy Recovery bags US$ 1 million in desalination orders in India and Ghana

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