Analysis of the Intake Locations of Salinity Gradient Plants Using Hydrodynamic and Membrane Models

The gain in net power produced by Salinity Gradient plants river mouths due to the optimal location of water intakes is analysed this paper. More precisely, work focuses on stratified and membrane-based technology Pressure-Retarded Osmosis. A methodology for analysis proposed then applied a case study Colombia. Temperature, salinity discharge data were gathered at Magdalena mouth develop hydrodynamic model that represents profile along channel. production pressure-retarded osmosis plant estimated based membrane level, considering different locations saltwater freshwater intakes. most adequate are deduced balancing higher (due differences between intakes) with lower pumping costs shorter distances from intakes). For analysed, 14% can be achieved carefully selecting