Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Desalination processes generate significant volumes of brine, which represents a loss of water and valuable resources. The discharge of this brine also poses environmental challenges and limits the overall water recovery rates of desalination facilities.
Solution
Kendel offers a Brine Recovery System (BRS) designed for seamless integration with existing Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plants. This system transforms waste brine streams into valuable products, thereby enhancing water recovery and creating new revenue opportunities. The BRS utilizes an innovative electrochemical device, specifically configured and constructed for direct integration with renewable energy sources. This core technology is synergistically combined with auxiliary processes to maximize the extraction of minerals and the synthesis of chemicals from brine. By repurposing brine, Kendel enables desalination plants to operate more sustainably and economically, while also contributing to carbon sequestration and the production of sustainable materials.
Target Audience
Kendel targets operators of existing desalination plants, particularly those seeking to improve water recovery rates, reduce environmental impact, and generate additional revenue streams through brine valorization.
Features
- Integrates with existing Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants.
- Employs an innovative electrochemical device with a unique configuration and materiality for direct renewable energy integration.
- Extracts valuable minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium.
- Facilitates the synthesis of chemicals including sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.
- Produces softened water that can be recycled within the desalination plant, reducing feedwater and chemical requirements.
- Utilizes calcium from brine to capture CO₂ as calcium carbonate.
- Designed for scalability from laboratory validation to plant integration.
- Focuses on cost-effective brine utilization and product recovery.