Desalination Processes and Emerging Technologies

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This course takes advantage of proximity to one of the first desalination plants located inland and using saline groundwater for freshwater production. Students will learn about the full range of desalination technologies in use and under development. Instruction will include an in-depth look at membrane systems, microfiltration, distillation, atmospheric water generation, reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, brine disposal, and electrodialysis, solar desalination, and small-scale desalination solutions. Students will participate in a field trip to a production scale desalination facility where they will discuss desalination technologies and plant operations with practicing operators and technical experts.