Evaluation and Characterization of Seawater Ro Membrane Fouling
Evaluation and Characterization of Seawater RO Membrane Fouling
Dr. Sambhu Saran Mitra – Water System Manager, Antony Rajan Thomas – Chemist and Guo Tian Gang – Water Engineer, Sembcorp Gulf O&M Co Ltd, Fujairah Water & Power Plant, Fujairah, PO Box 5024, UAE. Email: sambhu.mitra@sembcorp.com
Mobile: +971503994191,
ABSTRACT
Fresh water shortage is a growing problem facing the world, especially in the Middle East. With the rapid increase in fuel price, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) is increasingly becoming a popular option for water supply. To date several sea water reverse osmosis desalination plants have been built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to meet the growing demand for fresh water in the country. The Fujairah Water and Power Plant was acquired in 2006 by a joint venture company between the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority and Sembcorp, forming the Emirates Sembcorp Water and Power Company (ESWPC). The plant is operated under agreement by Sembcorp Gulf O&M Company (SGOMC). Serving as a brown field project, Sembcorp, through ESWPC Fujairah IWPP has made a commitment to supply 535 megawatts (MW) of power and 100 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of water, as well as an additional commitment of augmenting power supply to 760 MW from Feb 2009. Until 2005, the plant was the largest SWRO plant in the world. Today, after almost 5 years of operation, it still is the second largest SWRO plant worldwide and continues to provide inspiration for practical design and operational guidance for future plants.
Membranes deteriorate and are replaced due to the deposition of unwanted materials on the surface. In addition, a decrease in membrane performance may be due to other factors such as degradation by chemical (oxidation, hydrolysis, etc.) and/or mechanical (compaction, telescoping) processes. Extending membrane life and thereby minimizing replacement costs is a key success factor for reverse osmosis (RO) systems.
This paper will explore
Dr. Sambhu Saran Mitra – Water System Manager, Antony Rajan Thomas – Chemist and Guo Tian Gang – Water Engineer, Sembcorp Gulf O&M Co Ltd, Fujairah Water & Power Plant, Fujairah, PO Box 5024, UAE. Email: sambhu.mitra@sembcorp.com
Mobile: +971503994191,
ABSTRACT
Fresh water shortage is a growing problem facing the world, especially in the Middle East. With the rapid increase in fuel price, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) is increasingly becoming a popular option for water supply. To date several sea water reverse osmosis desalination plants have been built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to meet the growing demand for fresh water in the country. The Fujairah Water and Power Plant was acquired in 2006 by a joint venture company between the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority and Sembcorp, forming the Emirates Sembcorp Water and Power Company (ESWPC). The plant is operated under agreement by Sembcorp Gulf O&M Company (SGOMC). Serving as a brown field project, Sembcorp, through ESWPC Fujairah IWPP has made a commitment to supply 535 megawatts (MW) of power and 100 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of water, as well as an additional commitment of augmenting power supply to 760 MW from Feb 2009. Until 2005, the plant was the largest SWRO plant in the world. Today, after almost 5 years of operation, it still is the second largest SWRO plant worldwide and continues to provide inspiration for practical design and operational guidance for future plants.
Membranes deteriorate and are replaced due to the deposition of unwanted materials on the surface. In addition, a decrease in membrane performance may be due to other factors such as degradation by chemical (oxidation, hydrolysis, etc.) and/or mechanical (compaction, telescoping) processes. Extending membrane life and thereby minimizing replacement costs is a key success factor for reverse osmosis (RO) systems.
This paper will explore
References: 5. Heinz Ludwig - Hybrid systems in seawater desalination — practical design aspects, present status and development perspectives – Desalination 16x (2004) 000-000 6