Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-2010

Publication Title

World Renewable Energy Congress XI

Publisher

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publisher Location

Golden, CO

First page number:

1

Last page number:

5

Abstract

The photovoltaic (PV)-powered reverse-osmosis (RO) desalination system is considered one of the most promising technologies in producing fresh water from both brackish and sea water, especially for small systems located in remote areas. We analyze the economic viability of a small PV-operated RO system with a capacity of 5 m3/day used to desalinate brackish water of 4000 ppm total dissolve solids, which is proposed to be installed in a remote area of the Babylon governorate in the middle of Iraq; this area possesses excellent insolation throughout the year. Our analysis predicts very good economic and environmental benefits of using this system. The lowest cost of fresh water achieved from using this system is US $3.98/ m3, which is very reasonable compared with the water cost reported by small-sized desalination plants installed in rural areas in other parts of the world. Our analysis shows that using this small system will prevent the release annually of 8,170 kg of CO2, 20.2 kg of CO, 2.23 kg of CH, 1.52 kg of particulate matter, 16.41 kg of SO2, and 180 kg of NOx.

Controlled Subject

Building-integrated photovoltaic systems; Cost effectiveness; Economics--Analysis; Greenhouse gases; Photovoltaic power generation; Remote area power supply systems; Saline water conversion—Reverse osmosis process; Saline water conversion plants; Desalination and water purification

Disciplines

Oil, Gas, and Energy | Power and Energy

File Format

pdf

File Size

523 KB

Language

English

Comments

Presented at World Renewable Energy Congress XI, September 25-30, 2010, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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