AWWA MTC64533

This slide presentation outlines information on planning, design and startup issues with Singapore's desalination plant. Key issues outlined include: design-build-own-operate (DBOO) project; large degree of flexibility; free to choose desalination technology; use suggested site (Tuas) or other suitable sites; procure or generate energy needed; provide water for 20 years; privately financed; and, quantity and quality of water specified. Topics outlined include: Desalination Plant Timeline and Key Facts; process diagram; process alternatives; pretreatment; simplified RO Process Diagram; 1st pass RO; 2nd pass RO; post-treatment; waste disposal; and, SWRO water cost.