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Mobile desalination plants and systems, and methods for producing desalinated water
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In this paper, a vessel includes a water intake system, reverse osmosis system, concentrate discharge system, a permeate transfer system, power source, and a control system.Abstract:
Systems, methods, and apparatus for desalinating water are provided. A vessel includes a water intake system, a reverse osmosis system, a concentrate discharge system, a permeate transfer system, a power source, and a control system. The concentrate discharge system includes a plurality of concentrate discharge ports.read more
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