The world-wide demand for “fresh” water is growing exponentially, while the supply of readily-available fresh water is dwindling. Several diverse techniques have been implemented to try to meet the growing demand for fresh water, with variable degrees of success. One technique that has had great success and that continues to grow in application is desalination. Desalination encompasses a host of technologies such that clean water may be generated regardless of location, make-up source, and/or energy source.
This book explores numerous desalination technologies. Some of the technologies that are covered here are highly commercialized and are in extensive use today, while others are under development and may be commercially-viable tomorrow. This book also covers renewable energy sources (wind, geothermal, and solar) as alternatives to fossil-fuels to drive desalination technologies.
World-renowned experts have contributed to this book. The authors’ experience includes decades of work in their respective fields, and covers the gamut from academia to real-world practice. I thank the authors for
contributing their time and sharing their expertise to help us explore the
possibilities within the realm of desalination. This edition first published 2019 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
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