Optimization of seawater RO systems design Original Research Article

The paper describes the configuration and operating parameters of current large seawater desalination systems.Major advances of RO seawater desalination technology that lead to a remarkable decrease of desalted water costs are evaluated. Process improvements that enable compliance with more stringent requirements of permeate water quality are discussed. Results of field tests conducted to demonstrate a new process approach are described. Some examples of process optimization resulting in lower power consumption and more efficient system operation are presented.