Document Details
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Title:
Nuclear Energy for Desalting (Rev.)
Author(s):
Subject Terms:
Understanding the Atom Series
Document Type:
BOOK
Publication Date:
1967 Jan 01
Declassification Status:
Never classified
Document Pages:
56 pg
Accession Number:
Atom34
Originating Research Org.:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
OpenNet Entry Date:
2014 Jul 24
OpenNet Modified Date:
2014 Jul 22
Description/Abstract:
This booklet discusses the huge demand for fresh clean water and various ways to create it. Since 3/4 of the world is covered in salt water, many processes have been developed to desalt the salt water. Nuclear-powered desalting units are discussed extensively.