Pressure retarded osmosis from hypersaline sources — A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2017.02.017
Abstract: Abstract Salinity gradient power has been identified as a promising new renewable energy technology, but previous attempts to commercialize the technology have failed due to low energy densities and power densities when using seawater as… read more here.
Keywords: hypersaline; energy; pressure retarded; hypersaline waters ... See more keywords
On the importance of selectivity and support layer compaction in pressure retarded osmosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114804
Abstract: Abstract In this work, we use a modified thin film composite RO membrane to examine the impacts of selectivity and compaction on the performance of pressure retarded osmosis. RO membranes are promising platforms to study… read more here.
Keywords: pressure retarded; compaction; selectivity; retarded osmosis ... See more keywords
Effects of reverse solute diffusion on membrane biofouling in pressure-retarded osmosis processes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2021.115145
Abstract: Abstract Biofouling is a critical bottleneck in pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO), as the feed solution inevitably contains microorganisms. Reverse solute diffusion (RSD) from the draw solution may alter biofouling tendency. However, no study has yet explored… read more here.
Keywords: reverse solute; rsd; retarded osmosis; pressure ... See more keywords
Enhancing pressure retarded osmosis performance with low-pressure nanofiltration pretreatment: Membrane fouling analysis and mitigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.08.051
Abstract: Abstract The advancement of pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) has drawn much attention recently to its feasibility of practical operation. Membrane fouling is one of the main challenges, especially when real wastewater is used as feed… read more here.
Keywords: pressure retarded; membrane fouling; low pressure; membrane ... See more keywords
Thin film composite on fluorinated thermally rearranged polymer nanofibrous membrane achieves power density of 87 W m−2 in pressure retarded osmosis, improving economics of osmotic heat engine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118120
Abstract: Abstract Membrane technology operating in highly concentrated solutions is essential in pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) applications to compete with other renewable energy technologies. Herein, we fabricated highly porous and robust electrospun membranes (ESMs) using a… read more here.
Keywords: economics; membrane; power; retarded osmosis ... See more keywords
A small scale Pressure Retarded Osmosis power plant: dynamics of the brackish effluent discharge along the coast
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.11.045
Abstract: Abstract The feasibility of a small scale Pressure Retarded Osmosis (PRO) plant located along the eastern coast of Sicily (Italy) is assessed by considering fresh water intake from a river and salt water intake from… read more here.
Keywords: plant; pressure retarded; discharge; scale pressure ... See more keywords
Optimization of Pressure-Retarded Osmosis with Hollow-Fiber Membrane Modules by Numerical Simulation
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b00139
Abstract: We optimized the operating conditions for maximizing power production by pressure-retarded osmosis using seawater as the draw solution and river (pure) water as the feed solution using a simulation algorithm developed in our previous work… read more here.
Keywords: pressure retarded; simulation; pressure; retarded osmosis ... See more keywords
Seasonal Variations in River Water Properties and Their Impact on Mixing Energies and Pressure Retarded Osmosis
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DOI: 10.1089/ees.2017.0477
Abstract: Abstract Large volumetric discharge of river waters into oceans and seas give rise to tremendous mixing energies that can be used to harvest power through technologies like pressure retarded osmosis (PRO). The present effort, for… read more here.
Keywords: pressure retarded; seasonal variations; mixing energies; salinity ... See more keywords
Demonstration of Power Generation from Fertilizer Solutions via Pressure-Retarded Osmosis
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DOI: 10.13031/trans.14220
Abstract: HighlightsMechanical work can be generated from fertilizer via pressure-retarded osmosis.Laboratory tests show up to 5 Wh of energy recovered per kg of fertilizer.Tradeoffs between energy recovery and power generation are demonstrated.Maintaining power above 5 W… read more here.
Keywords: via pressure; power; retarded osmosis; energy ... See more keywords