Energy savings in SWRO desalination via PRO hybridization: a parametric study

Energy savings in SWRO desalination via PRO hybridization: a parametric study

This study investigates the potential for energy reduction in a full-scale Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant through hybrid integration with Pressure Retarded Osmosis (PRO). A pilot test using a 60 m2 PRO membrane kit helped determine key operating parameters, including draw solutio...

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Main Authors:	Ahmed S. Alghamdi, Amr Mohamed Mahmoud, Sultan Ahmed
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Water
Subjects:	pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) energy recovery device (ERD) draw solution (DS) feed solution (FS) energy efficiency
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frwa.2025.1583063/full
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