REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN DESALINATION PLANTS

Lack of water is one of the most serious global problems of our time. In recent years, many seawater desalination plants have been built. Despite significant advances in desalination technologies, desalination of seawater still remains more energy-intensive compared to conventional freshwater treatment technologies. The paper discusses possible ways to reduce electricity consumption using high-tech materials and modern technologies to increase the productivity and sustainability of the desalination of sea water.