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1026; Report; August 1981.
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This report describes the preliminary design for a solar energy brackish water desalination pilot plant on a site in Rankin, Texas. Key features of the plant are discussed and its design objectives, requirements, configuration, operation, performance, and test plans are presented. The
Program Technical Leader: John H. Laakso, Program Manager: Donald K. Zimmerman
This report describes the preliminary design for a solar energy brackish water desalination pilot plant on a site in Rankin, Texas. Key features of the plant are discussed and its design objectives, requirements, configuration, operation, performance, and test plans are presented. The
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water treatment technology used in the plant is ion exchange pretreatment and single stage reverse osmosis desalination utilizing high-flux membranes. Electrical power needed for plant operation is produced by a solar energy system, which is based on the Brayton cycle with air as the working fluid. Primary solar system components are: heliostat field, central cavity-tube receiver, receiver support tower, thermal energy storage, and a commercial gas turbine generator set. The thermal energy storage subsystem is of the sensible heat type and provides a capability for power generation at night. The pilot plant simulates essential features and operations of a commercialize plant meeting the SOLERAS requirements for stand-alone solar powered operation. After a demonstration test period, the pilot plant can be operated as a municipal potable water supply.Program Technical Leader: John H. Laakso, Program Manager: Donald K. Zimmerman
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