Renewable Energy for Desalinization using Reverse Osmosis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj08.631Abstract
This paper presents a proposal for fulfilling
the energy demands of small desalination facilities in
remote areas, by using a combination of renewable
energies. The integrated system consists of photovoltaic
modules, wind turbine, diesel generator, battery bank for
energy storage and a reverse osmosis desalinization unit.
A central aspect is the automation of the overall system
to improve reliability and ensure that the water demand is
fulfilled. For this, variations in the supply of renewable
energy, water demand and maintenance operations of
desalination plant are taken into account using short-term
predictions. The key objectives are maximise the use of
renewable energies, reduce fuel dependency and engine
wear and tear due to incomplete combustion.
