Development

At its best, engineering changes the world for the benefit of humanity. However, there are at present significant imbalances in engineering development. In some instances, appropriate technology is available but is not being applied, such as in water treatment. In other instances, inappropriate tech

Both nuclear and desalination technologies are mature and proven by experience, and are commercially available from a variety of suppliers. From the early days of the two technologies, it was realized that the power of the atom could be utilized to overcome two of the challenges to the development o

In recent years thermal desalination using multiple effect processes, often augmented by thermo-compressors, has become increasingly popular. The basic process has remained unchanged since the late 1800s when scientists such as Rilleaux developed the concepts we use today. At the turn of the century

In recent years thermal desalination using multiple effect processes, often augmented by thermo-compressors, has become increasingly popular. The basic process has remained unchanged since the late 1800s when scientists such as Rilleaux developed the concepts we use today. At the turn of the century