Project Duration: 2023 – present
Type Of Project: Internal R&D
Project Description
The Water Pure project aims to develop and optimize a continuous seawater desalination process using clathrate hydrate formation—a method where water forms ice-like structures that exclude salt. The project focuses on assessing the energy efficiency of this approach compared to conventional desalination methods like reverse osmosis. It also includes an economic analysis to evaluate system sizing, equipment requirements, and overall process costs. Additionally, the study will explore key process parameters such as pressure, temperature, and hydrate formers to enhance performance and assess the potential for large-scale implementation.
Main Outcomes
Assessment of Process Feasibility: Clathrate hydrate-based desalination was found to be a viable method for saltwater desalination.
Process Simulation: Multiple process configurations were simulated to produce 150 tonnes of pure water per hour, identifying setups with the lowest energy consumption.
Economic Analysis: Equipment sizing, capital costs, and overall process expenses were evaluated, providing insights into the economic feasibility of the process.
Experimental Validation: Experiments supported key aspects of the simulation model, with a sensitivity analysis aligning experimental and simulated results.
