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Bloom

New filtration technology to solve natural microalgae bloom in desalination plants

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AZUD is leading this project for the development of a new filtration technology focused on solving the natural bloom of microalgae in desalination plants with the aim of developing a modular solution based on filtration techniques for the protection of desalination plants against large natural outcrops of microalgae.

The aim of this development is to reduce the impact of microalgae upwelling phenomena in reverse osmosis membrane treatment plants, which translates into a reduction in maintenance work, significant savings in operating costs and an increase in the useful life of the elements of the desalination plant.

The aim of this development is to reduce the impact of microalgae upwelling phenomena in reverse osmosis membrane treatment plants, which translates into a reduction in maintenance work, significant savings in operating costs and an increase in the useful life of the elements of the desalination plant.

The development is carried out through studies and hydraulic simulations of the behaviour of both the fluid and the filtration systems, including experimental tests with pilot equipment and different types of microalgae.

Socios

Jointly with AZUD they participate in the BLOOM project:

    • University of Seville through the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics (US-MPFLOW)
    • University of Seville (US-MPFLOW).
    • Institute of Plant Biochemistry and Photosynthesis (US-IBVF), specialist in microalgae biotechnology
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    • Drops & Bubbles Tecnología, S.L. spin-off of the University of Seville specialised in fluid dynamics
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  • Drops & Bubbles Tecnología, S.L.
  • Drops & Bubbles Tecnología, S.L.

    • Financiación

    The BLOOM project (RTC-2017-6080-5) is funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities – State Research Agency and co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), within the call RETOS-COLABORACIÓN 2017 that supports projects in cooperation between companies and research organisations, whose objective is to promote technological development, innovation and quality research.

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