Desalination using the Canadian slowpoke energy system

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited is currently developing small (2 to 20 MW t), simple, and safe nuclear reactors for space-heating and electricity production. Desalination is another potential role. A 10 MW t nuclear reactor could be combined with a fairly large multistage distillation plant to produ...

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Published in:Desalination 1987, Vol.64, p.183-192
Main Authors: Glen, J.S., McDougall, D.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination
Exact sciences and technology
Pollution
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Atomic Energy of Canada Limited is currently developing small (2 to 20 MW t), simple, and safe nuclear reactors for space-heating and electricity production. Desalination is another potential role. A 10 MW t nuclear reactor could be combined with a fairly large multistage distillation plant to produce about 2900 cubic metres of fresh water per day. The SLOWPOKE Energy System is particularly suitable for remote arid sites where cheap conventional energy is not available. Successful evolution of small safe nuclear reactors could well be an important factor in the implementation of desalination over the next few decades.
ISSN:0011-9164
1873-4464
DOI:10.1016/0011-9164(87)90094-4