Optimizing Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis for Affordable Desalination
Project Summary:
The study will assess and demonstrate energy optimization strategies for brackish groundwater.
- TWDB Contract Managers:
- Jorge A. Arroyo, P.E.
- Funding Recipients:
- Affordable Desalination Collaboration
- Project Administrator:
- John MacHarg
- Consultant:
- None
- Project Start Date:
- April 2008
- Project Completion Date:
- June 2011
- Total Project Cost:
- $1,356,683
- TWDB Share of Project Cost:
- $496,783
- Benefits:
- Reducing energy and increasing the recovery are the two most powerful levers available for decreasing the treatment costs and environmental impacts associated with inland desalination. This project will provide significant benefits to Texas by improving desalination technology and how it is applied to inland water applications.
Project Details
Participants
Project Sponsor:
Texas Water Development Board
Jorge A. Arroyo - Contract Managers
1700 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711
512-475-3003
Funding Recipient:
Affordable Desalination Collaboration
2419 E. Harbor Blvd, #173
Ventura, CA 93001
650-283-7976
Project Manager:
Affordable Desalination Collaboration
John MacHarg - Managing Director/CEO
2419 E. Harbor Blvd, #173
Ventura, CA 93001
650-283-7976
Project Milestones
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Request for Statement of Interest in Texas Register | November 9, 2007 |
| Statement of Interest received by TWDB | February 29, 2008 |
| Study approved by TWDB Board | April 21, 2008 |
| Contract executed | January 7, 2009 |
Progress Reports
- September 2010 (105 KB)
- June 2010 (98 KB)
- May 2010 (119 KB)
- July to September 2009 (260 KB)
Final Report
- Energy Optimization of Brackish Groundwater Reverse Osmosis Desalination, September 2011 (3 MB)