559-08 - Introduction to Desalination
Learning objectives
- Define desalination
- Describe the process of solar distillation
- State the main differences between membrane and thermal desalination technologies
- Discuss the following primary methods of desalination: reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, multi-stage flash, and multi-effect distillation
- State the purpose of pre- and post-treatment systems as they pertain to desalination technologies
Course overview
Freshwater is essential for industrial, agricultural, and domestic purposes. From drinking water to crop irrigation to plant makeup water, an abundance of freshwater remains a critical necessity for society. But as the world's population continues to rise, growing demands on Earth's natural freshwater supplies cannot be sustained.
However, the availability of saline water sources, such as seawater and brackish water, added to the growing number of desalination plants, can be a reliable supplement to, and even substitute for, freshwater resources.
The Introduction to Desalination training course defines desalination and discusses its importance to society. It describes membrane and thermal technologies used for the desalination process. It also explains the purpose of pre- and post-treatment systems. This online course focuses on:
- Introduction to desalination
- Pre-treatment process
- Desalination technologies
- Post-treatment process
Introduction to Desalination is part of the Water Treatment training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
