Evaluation of Technical Material and Information for Potential Desalting Demonstration Plants.

摘要

An evaluation was conducted of technical information and material provided by applicants to the OWRT Desalting Demonstration Plant Program. The program was authorized by Public Laws 95-84and 95-467to demonstrate the state-of-the-art in desalting technology. The evaluation was conducted based on eight criteria:Interest and Commitment;General Site Considerations;Consideration of Desalting Needs;Demographic and Socio-Economic Considerations;Water Supply Considerations;Financial Considerations;Energy Considerations;and Environmental Considerations. Thirty-seven sites were evaluated during this study. The applicant sites represent 17states and the Virgin Islands,and have a wide variety of water problems which were grouped into 5categories:Inland Brackish Groundwater; Seacoast;Island;Wastewater for Secondary Reuse;and Wastewater for Potable Use. The sites were ranked by raw cumulative score and by individual category. Sites with critical water needs were identified in both small and large cities. Each of the sites evaluated represents a genuine potential site for a desalting demonstration plant.