Water. Desalination + reuse
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March 2018 Water.desalination+reuse On Site 15 perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), hexavalent chromium, manganese, radionuclides, and arsenic. In many cases, NF/RO also removes disinfection by-product (DBP) precursor compounds — both the regulated and the burgeoning number of unregulated DBPs, many of which are considered more toxic. However, NF/RO has higher specific energy consumption (that is, energy required per unit volume of water treated), than most other treatment processes, and viable methods for concentrate management may sometimes be prohibitively expensive, and difficult to permit. As a result, in some cases, NF/RO is avoided, even in applications where the water quality benefit would be substantial. cases could benefit from membrane processes. The need for membrane treatment has never been more acute, and addressing the current challenges that confront the technology has the potential to benefit a vast number of people in the US, and around the world. mineral extraction), from RO concentrate, has long been available, and now innovators are developing better economic models to transcend what has historically been a financial non-starter. In the long-term, this expanding array of concentrate management options, for RO brine concentration and resource recovery, will facilitate many more desalination projects than would otherwise have been viable. and developing innovative concentrate management strategies, provides a substantial return-on-investment that is of benefit to every region and segment of the economy. AMTA is proud to help sponsor graduate research, which addresses these same challenges, and cultivates the next generation of membrane technologists and industry leaders. Over the past decade, AMTA has partnered with the National Water Research Institute (NWRI), the Affordable Desalination Collaboration (ADC), and the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to award nearly 40 students a total of $350,000 in scholarships to support membrane research. "Membranes can transform the poorest-quality water into the best, and government-funded research provides substantial return-on- investment " www.SafBonWater.com 813.549.0182 | BDEV@sa onwater.com Global Integrated Solu ons Provider for Water and Wastewater Treatment SafBon Water Technology delivers systems that reduce reliance on freshwater sources and allow our clients to meet discharge limits. Our plants incorporate a wide range of treatment solu ons to achieve efficient recycling of wastewater to industrial and municipal facili es around the globe. Learn about our full capabili es and view our project por olio at: Reverse Osmosis | Demineraliza on Clarifica on & Filtra on | Water Reuse Industrial Wastewater | Condensate Polishing Zero Liquid Discharge