Determining optimal operating pressure for AaltoRO – A novel wave powered desalination system

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 hydrauli...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2014-09, Vol.69, p.386-392
Main Authors: Ylänen, Markus M.M., Lampinen, Markku J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptive pressure generator
Applied sciences
Desalination
Direct pressurization
Economics
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fluid flow
Hydraulics
Natural energy
Operating pressure
Optimization
Renewable energy
Reverse osmosis
Wave energy
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Summary: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 45 bar, a much lower value than the standard 60–65 bar. Operating with 45 bar pressure level enables economical operation while allowing the recovery rate to be kept low, thus ensuring safe operation for the entire system. •A novel wave powered desalination system – AaltoRO – is presented.•Only direct pressurization of seawater is investigated.•The use of an Adaptive Pressure Generator (APG).•The optimal operating pressure is determined.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2014.03.061