Saltwater to Freshwater Converter

About This Tool

Purpose and use case are described above. The tool applies a straightforward mass balance over a desalination process to estimate freshwater production and brine concentration from given inputs. It is designed for engineers evaluating project viability, utilities planning new capacity, and researchers comparing membrane options. The model focuses on core balancing and energy needs rather than full plant design. It handles common inputs such as feed_flow, feed_salinity, and recovery_rate, and can incorporate optional temperature effects to adjust energy intensity. Users can run multiple scenarios to compare outcomes under different recovery targets or salinity conditions.
The approach yields actionable numbers for quick feasibility checks and scenario planning, with units ready for export to spreadsheets or reports. Outputs include freshwater_yield, concentrate_flow, and energy_consumption, enabling rapid sensitivity analyses and configuration benchmarking. This tool emphasizes transparency of the calculation steps and clear limitations for responsible decision making.
Overall, its value lies in enabling rapid, repeatable estimates for desalination feasibility studies and configuration comparisons in coastal water management projects.

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