Original Articles
A. Lachheb, S. Belhamidi, N. Z
Abstract
This paper is concerning the performance evaluation of small size brackish water reverse osmosis desalination units. The plant consists of a brackish water intake, pretreatment, two stages of reverse osmosis membranes in two lines, post-treatment and product water storage tank, nominal capacity of 252 m3/d of drink water. In this study, some important design factors and operating conditions are reviewed and the plant operating data are used to evaluate the unit performances.