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Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
Palestinian Experience in Membrane Technology Applications for Desalination and
Effluent Reclamation
Rashed Al-Sa`ed (Dr.-Eng.)Associate Prof. Env. Sci. & Engineering
Water & Env. Studies Institute/Birzeit University, PalestineE-mail: rsaed@birzeit.edu
Regional Fair in Syria, Homs, 9-11 Sep. 2007
Project financedby the European Union
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
Outline
• Background• Why apply membrane technology (MT)• MT for water desalination in Palestine• MT for WWT & effluent reclamation• Palestinian R&D efforts in MT field• Conclusions & recommendations
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
Background
• Rapid population growth (2.5-3.5 % annually)• Huge gap between water supply & demand• Water quality deterioration (slat intrusion, NO3)• Increased industrial and agricultural uses• Limited access to available water resources
“hyrdopolitical issues=signed agreements”• Institutional capacity in MT weak-R&D
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Background (cont`d)
water supply & demand
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
Background (cont`d)
Water Quality Deterioration
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Why Membrane Technology?- Applications in water & WW treatment
• Strategically option to sustain water supply• Alleviate water gap as homeland security• Reduce emergent pollutants-health issues• Reclaimed effluent as additional resource• Improve GW safe yield & improve GW quality• Engage national institutions & industry in MT R&D• Might improve regional water allocation
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MT for Water Desalination in Palestine
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Capacity of Current Desalination Plants
Plant Name/Est. YearQuality(TDS mg/l)
Capacity(m3/h)
Productivity(m³/h)
Capital/Treatment
Costs ($; $/m3)
Deir El Balah, 91 3100 78 45 650,000
Khan Younis, El-Sharqi, 97 2500 60 50 500,000
Khan Younis, Al-Sa’ada, 98 2000 80 65 250,000
AQUA Company, 99 1700 70 50 300 $/m3
Al Braij Company, 99 1600 60 40 360 $/m3
Gaza Industrial Zone, 2000 1400 95 75 300 $/m3
Total productivity (m3/h) 325
Annual productivity (m3) 650,000 m3/y
Working hours 8/days; 250 d/year 2000 h/y
Annual DW per capita (3 L/d) 10.95 m3/PE.y
Population served by DW 59,361 PE
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
MT for WWT & Effluent Reclamation
• One single Onsite Treatment System• RO integrated with Activated Sludge Unit• Located at Abu Dis University-Alquds• R&D efforts- unit performance & system operation• Technical/financial feasibility-questionable• Effluent reclamation-salt & emergent pollutants
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
National R&D Capacity in MT
• National research institutes
- PWA, EQA, 4 universities• Local NGOs (3) and foreign agencies (1)• Industrial sector (non)
Published articles on water treatment (WT) and wastewater treatment (WWT)
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
National R&D Capacity in MT
Research topic articles: Fundamental Research (FR); General Research (GR)
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- Lack of funds & governmental support- Lack of specialized & experienced professionals- Poor equipped R&D facilities- Weak industrial engagement- Socio-economic-political road blocks- Lack of knowledge and poor public awareness
National R&D Capacity in MT- Major constraints
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Conclusions
• Wide MT application is governed by overcoming the major constraints mentioned
• Economical benefits ruled the MT endorsement• Socio-political issues play a major role at
national and regional levels• Re-allocation of water uses can enhance MT
application for drinking water supply• Alternative energy sources are still behind image
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
Recommendations
• Enhance capacity building in MT applications• Provide national funds for research facilities• Establish national/regional networking• Promote large scale MT application projects• Encourage industry participation/involvement• Conduct awareness campaigns/workshops• Encourage young professionals in MT field
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, BZU Palestine
Questions?
Project financedby the European Union
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