Veolia Water operates a research centre focused on further refining membrane technology in desalination plants. The centre is part of the Veolia Environnement Water Research Centre in France.
Current research on desalination includes:
- improving seawater pre-treatment to limit membrane clogging
- reducing energy consumption
- improving treatment of concentrated seawater.
For more information and case studies from Veolia Water's worldwide operations visit: http://www.veoliawater.com/services/municipal-customers/water-management/desalination/
Also visit:
- South East Queensland Desalination Plant
- http://www.sydneywater.com.au/MajorProjects/Desalination/
- http://www.watersecure.com.au/GoldCoastDesalinationPlant.htm