It is shown that wave-powered desalination can be achieved by a relatively simple buoy/pump/anchor system coupled to a standard reverse-osmosis filter. By engineering the system from appropriate materials and component designs, it is possible to operate the device with only annual maintenance for up to five years. As a result, the device is economically viable for use in areas such as the Caribbean.


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    Title :

    DELBUOY: wave-powered seawater desalination system


    Additional title:

    DELBUOY: System fuer die Meerwasserentsalzung unter Ausnutzung der Wellenenergie


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 12 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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