Feasibility of a pressure retarded osmosis process for Quebec electricity generation – Year two

Osmotic power or salinity gradient energy is one type of the renewable energies which is produced by fresh and salt water. This new environmental friendly energy based on the advantages such as carbon dioxide free and generating power continuously in all weather conditions seems to be a good option in which to invest. Therefore, investigation and research on osmotic energy and the technologies that generate it will be highly beneficial to Quebec. This project looks to develop expertise related to osmotic power. A pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) power test unit will be designed and installed in Quebec. This will be the first osmotic power system in North America. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Mulligan

Student:

Elham Abbasi-Garravand

Partner:

Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Alternative energy

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