Batteryless PV desalination system for rural areas: A case study

Almaktoof, Ali; Raji, Atanda K.; Kahn, Mohamed Tariq; Ekhlat, Mohamed Ali

doi:10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v26i4a2091

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“…(Suleimani & Nair, 2000), (Herold & Neskakis, 2001) and (Mohamed & Papadakis, 2004) has explored practical small-scale prototypes with economic and technological simulations. A case study on the batteryless PV-RO system is presented by Almaktoof et al (2017) and the battery is a viable choice for regulating the daily capacity of water production. The reverse osmosis (RO) desalination method is costly, which hinders its large-scale commercialization (Moser et al, 2014).…”

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A comprehensive evaluation of the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of utilizing a PV-RO desalination process in a coastal region of Andhra Pradesh

Ananthasai

Kondamudi

2023

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This paper puts forward a systematic study on the desalination plant feasibility at Chinni Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. The water samples are collected from Rushikonda beach and tested in the nearby testing facility, National Collateral Management Services Limited. The salinity and TDS are within the limits and are encouraging for a Reverse Osmosis plant. A mathematical model of RO system is analyzed with different recovery ratio and feed salinity. Based on the energy requirements, the solar PV system is estimated and designed. An economic and environmental analysis is conducted to understand the capital cost, operating cost, profit, and CO2 emissions of the system. The analysis would examine the practicality and effectiveness of the system, along with the associated costs and benefits of implementing it. Additionally, the study would investigate the potential environmental impacts and carbon footprint of the PV-RO desalination process, with a focus on its sustainability and long-term viability.

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