Bzu Pal Desal Status Al Sa`Ed Ppt

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: [email protected]

Regional Fair in Syria, Homs, 9-11 Sep. 2007

Project financedby the European Union

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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


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


Background (cont`d)

water supply & demand


Background (cont`d)

Water Quality Deterioration


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


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


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


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)


National R&D Capacity in MT

Research topic articles: Fundamental Research (FR); General Research (GR)


- 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


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


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


Questions?

Project financedby the European Union

Bzu Pal Desal Status Al Sa`Ed Ppt

Technology

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membrane technology

water desalination

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water gap

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