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Energy by reverse electrodialysis. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6749660· OSTI ID:6749660
The principles and history of converting the difference between the chemical potentials of concentrated and dilute salt solutions to useful energy by reverse electrodialysis (RED) are discussed. The potential sources of brines discussed include the brines of oil and natural gas fields, the brines from flooding of salt domes, the brines of salt lakes, seawater, and geothermal brines. Equations for predicting the performance of RED units are presented and discussed. A study of the effects of variables on power output from RED cells is given, and estimates of capital and operating costs of RED power units are detailed. (WHK)
Research Organization:
Southern Research Inst., Birmingham, AL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-77OR05544
OSTI ID:
6749660
Report Number(s):
SORI-EAS-78-409
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English