Dual-purpose desalination

Electrodialysis (ED) is applied in Japan for seawater concentrating to ca. TDS 200 followed by thermal concentration and salt crystallization. A partially desalinated water (ED diluate) is obtained at the same time. Its further desalination for potable water production may be considered to decrease

Several hybrid systems, which are developed now, namely NF-MSF, NF-RO-MSF, NF-RO-MD and others offer promising performance. An integrated system for complete usage of components in seawater is also being considered. In all the aforementioned systems NF as water pre-treatment method is applied and a