Saving energy with an optimized two-stage reverse osmosis system
Open Access
- 5 June 2017
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology
- Vol. 3 (4) , 659-670
Abstract
We optimize the design and operation of two-stage reverse osmosis desalination systems and identify the operating conditions that will maximize energy savings.Keywords
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