| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6768377 | Renewable Energy | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The wave powered desalination system named AaltoRO is presented in this paper and the optimum pressure level for its operation is determined. AaltoRO consists of a WaveRoller Wave Energy Converter (WEC), unique Adaptive Pressure Generator (APG), standard Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes and a hydraulic turbocharger for energy recovery. Due to its unique features, standard operating and design methods for RO systems cannot be wholly applied. Especially the chosen pretreatment system differs greatly from standard systems. The optimum operating pressure was determined to be 45Â bar, a much lower value than the standard 60-65Â bar. Operating with 45Â bar pressure level enables economical operation while allowing the recovery rate to be kept low, thus ensuring safe operation for the entire system.
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Authors
Markus M.M. Ylänen, Markku J. Lampinen,