Desalination in Australia

The Sustainability of SWRO
Energy Comparison
Old Fridge Energy Requirement
= 1300 kWh/Year
Efficient Desalination Plant (SEC)
Specific Energy Consumption
= 15.52 kWhr/kgal (4.1 kWh/m 3 )Total
Equivalent Annual Water Production
= 84000 gallons /year (317 m 3 /year)
Garage Fridge
= A single total domestic water use
per year inside and outside
Reverse Cycle Air 8 kW @ 4 h/day in
Winter and Summer (6 months)
= 5760 kW/h (Water for 4.5 homes)