Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination has some environmental impacts
associated with the construction and operation of intake systems and the disposal of …

Disinfection by-products (DBPs) have heterogeneous structures which are suspected
carcinogens as a result of reactions between NOMs (Natural Organic Matter) and …

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur worldwide and threaten the quality of marine life, public
health, and membrane facilities in Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants …

In a seawater intake facility, the proliferation and inflow of marine life impede the flow of
seawater, thereby hindering the normal operation of offshore plants. To address this issue, it …

Marine and freshwater pollution caused by transport of invasive species in ship** ballast
water is a major global problem and will increase in magnitude as ship** of commodities …

Seabed gallery intake systems used for seawater reverse osmosis facilities employ the
same principle of water treatment as slow sand filtration in freshwater systems. An …

The presence of algae, bacteria, various fractions of natural organic matter (NOM), and
transparent exopolymer particles (TEP) in the raw water, after each pretreatment process …

abstract Binding of particulate and dissolved organic matter in the water column by marine
gels allows the sinking and cycling of organic matter into the deeper water of the Red Sea …

abstract Arid countries throughout the world are massively reliant on seawater desalination
for their supply of drinking and municipal water. Harmful algal bloom (HABs), frequently …

Horizontal and slant wells are being investigated as a means of obtaining feed water for
seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants. These well types have been touted …