Development and Pilot-Scale Evaluation of a Solar Photovoltaic-Powered Desalination System with Integrated Salt Recovery for Coastal and Island Communities.
Research Problem and Significance. Coastal and island communities face persistent freshwater scarcity from limited sources, saline intrusion, and variable rainfall..
State of Knowledge and Research Gaps. EXISTING KNOWLEDGE BASE.
Main Research Questions and Objectives. 01. Quantify community freshwater needs and characterize feedwater.
System Design and Process Flow. Feedwater Intake.
Pilot-Scale Experimental Plan. SITE SELECTION. DATA COLLECTION.
Techno-Economic Analysis Methodology. Integrated framework for quantifying costs and revenue across the system life cycle.
Comparative Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA). Evaluates environmental performance across the full system life cycle..
Uncertainty Analysis and Operational Constraints.
Expected Contributions, Alignment, and Next Steps.