Optimization of the Energy Output of Osmotic Power Plants
Figure 1
Setup of a PRO power plant. Variables in this figure are used later. : flow through the membrane; : flow through the turbine; : flow of brackish water into the pressure exchanger; : flow of salt water from the pressure exchanger; efficiency of the: turbine , pump , and pressure exchanger ; : salt concentration of the fresh water; : salt concentration of the salt water; , respectively, : salt concentration of the brackish water; : volume of the brackish water chamber.
