Parameter | Shedgum/Abqaiq Groundwater | Arabian Gulf Water Scenario | Red Sea Water Scenario |
Membrane type | Toray TM720D-400 with 8'' | ||
RO Module | 72 parallel membranes × 8 units | ||
Membrane thickness ( ) | Assumed to be like spacer thickness of 34 mil | ||
Membrane area (Area) | 400 ft2 | ||
Max pressure drop per vessel (ΔP) | ~60 psi | ||
Max pressure drop per membrane (ΔP) | ~20 psi | ||
Water salinity (cio) | ~2800 ppm | ~41,070 ppm | ~42,070 ppm |
Membrane water flux (Ji) | ~18 gfd | ~12 gfd | ~12 gfd |
Water temperature (T) | ~25˚C | ||
Water permeability constant (Pi) | 9.5 × 10−7 cm2/s | ||
Water molar volume (ѵi) | 18 cm3/mol | ||
Gas constant (R) | 8.2057 × 10−5 m3 atm/mol K |