Ceramic Membrane Solar Desal: Pilot System Design and Full-Scale System Techno-Economic Analysis (CRADA Final Report)

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Authors: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Craig S. Turchi, USDOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States), Jeffrey R. McCutcheon
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Abstract

This work is conducted in support of the American Made Challenges Solar Prize. The current scope addresses the Design portion of the overall prize competition. This team, led by the University of Connecticut, will design a solar powered, pilot scale, ceramic-based membrane distillation system that can operate on high salinity waters and propose that design for construction in the Test phase of the Prize competition.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Membrane Separation Technologies Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques

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Publication date
9 January 2026