Innovative Water Research
Grand Challenges: KFUPM will achieve the following by 2030:
1- Develop a chemical system that reduces the energy consumption of wastewater treatment by 50%.
2- Invent processes and membranes that can reduce desalination OPEX expenses by 50%.
3- Develop AI algorithms that contribute to reducing the energy consumption of the water distribution systems by 50%.
1- Develop a chemical system that reduces the energy consumption of wastewater treatment by 50%.
2- Invent processes and membranes that can reduce desalination OPEX expenses by 50%.
3- Develop AI algorithms that contribute to reducing the energy consumption of the water distribution systems by 50%.
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Innovative Water Research: Innovation Goal 1
Develop chemically assisted membrane-based wastewater treatment systems, ANAMMOX and MBR, that reduce the energy consumption by 50%.
Innovative Water Research: Innovation Goal 2
Develop a Minimal Liquid Discharge desalination process coupled with fouling resistant membranes that will reduce the OPEX by 50%.
Innovative Water Research: Innovation Goal 3
Develop AI-based control systems for enhancing the energy consumption efficiency of KSA’s water supply systems and management by 50%.