This slide presentation outlines the impact of seawater intake and pretreatment options on reverse osmosis (RO) membrane desalination plant feasibility and costs. Project objectives included: Develop Seawater Desal Alternatives;
Assess Alternatives in terms of
technical feasibility and constructability,
environmental and social impacts, permitability,
cost comparisons,
no time for pilot testing or extensive water quality testing; and,
select a preferred alternative,
assess potential environmental impacts,
estimate capital and O&M costs, and
estimate implementation schedule; and,
drought contingency decisions,
implement a DBO Desal Project or not? Topics covered include: background;
project location;
facilities overview;
advantages and disadvantages;
feasibility assessment;
costs;
conclusions; and,
current status. Includes tables, figures.