Water Desalination With Renewable Energy

Wisam F.  Ahmed

doi:10.51699/cajotas.v6i3.1563

Wisam F. Ahmed Department of Tikrit Education, Directorate of Salah El-din, Ministry of Education, Tikrit, Iraq

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51699/cajotas.v6i3.1563

Keywords: activated charcoal, barley, bacterial cane, adsorption.

Abstract

Many countries suffer from a severe shortage of freshwater resources, leading to an increasing reliance on water-from-air (WFA) extraction technologies. Water is used for various purposes, including 10%–12% for direct human consumption, 70%–75% for irrigation, and 15% for industrial purposes. With the projected increase in water demand worldwide, alternative energy sources must be found. However, conventional desalination processes are energy-intensive and primarily fueled by fossil fuels, increasing carbon emissions. This article discusses the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and agricultural waste, in desalination system design, the purpose of energy expenditure, and the environmental impacts. It also addresses current issues and possible solutions in this field. According to our research, desalination and renewable energy together significantly lower carbon emissions while also improving the sustainability of water delivery systems. The study also emphasizes how crucial cutting-edge technologies like HESS and ML are to improving the effectiveness of desalination procedures based on renewable energy. The ultimate goal of this research is to encourage the worldwide use of desalination systems based on renewable energy sources and assist upcoming research and development initiatives.

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