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MEMBRANE DESALINATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1982-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

Large volumes of sea water or brackish water are usually desalinated by flash distillation. In the case of small and medium volumes, membrane desalination is the simplest solution; two main processes are available.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

On emploie généralement pour les gros débits d'eau de mer ou d'eau saumâtre, le dessalement par distillation flash. Pour les petits et moyens débits, le dessalement sur membranes offre une solution plus simple et fait l'objet de deux procédés principaux.

Spanish

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