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    What is Desalination?

    Desalination is an artificial process by which saline water (generally sea water) is


    converted to fresh water. The most common desalination processes are distillation
    and reverse osmosis. There are several methods. Each has advantages and
    disadvantages but all are useful.
    Process of Desalination and the Working of Desalination Plant
    Desalination uses reverse osmosis technology to separate water molecules from
    seawater. Water from the ocean is forced through thousands of tightly-wrapped,
    semipermeable membranes under very high pressure. The membranes allow the
    smaller water molecules to pass through, leaving salt and other impurities behind.
    Advantages of DeSalination
    1. Reliable Water Supply.
    A Desalination Plant provides a reliable source of fresh water, even in areas
    where freshwater resources are low or non-existent.
    2. Reduce pressure on fresh water
    It also helps reduce pressure on existing freshwater resources and provides a way
    to meet the growing water demands of cities and industrial areas.
    3. Improves water quality:
    Desalination can help improve water quality in polluted areas.
    Disadvantages of DeSalination
    1. High energy consumption:
    Desalination is highly energy-intensive, which can make it cost-prohibitive in
    some regions.
    2. High costs
    It include high energy consumption. The plants can be expensive to build and run.
    3. Water quality concerns
    The water quality concerns (if chemicals are used), and the high costs of building
    and running them.

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