In Reverse osmosis desalination systems, seawater pressure is raised above the natural osmotic pressure, forcing pure water through membrane pores to the fresh water side. Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most common desalination process in terms of installed capacity due to its superior energy efficiency compared to thermal desalination systems, despite requiring extensive water pre-treatment.
In Reverse osmosis desalination systems, seawater pressure is elevated above the natural osmotic barrier, compelling pure water through membrane pores to the fresh water side. Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most prevalent desalination process in terms of installed capacity due to its superior energy efficiency compared to thermal desalination systems, despite requiring extensive water pre-treatment.