Question

Read about reverse osmosis and multistage flash distillation .Then identify at least three advantages and three

Answer 1

Answer:

Meaning, Advantages & Disadvantages of - Osmosis, Multiflash Distillatiob

Explanation:

• Osmosis is movement of solvent (like water) through semi permeable membrane (like living cell) into solution of higher solute concentration.

Advantages - It assists equalising concentration of solute on two sides of membrane. Reverse Osmosis is used for efficient water softening, it is easy to maintain.

Disadvantages - It needs a lot of energy. A lot of pressure is required for deionisation. Water acidity level increases, as minerals get deionised.

• Multistage flash distillation refers to desalination water distilling seawater, by flashing water portions in steams in various stages of concurrent heat exchangers.

Advantages - Its Cost efficient , distillation uses waste heat. It has High gain output ratio. Quality of feedwater is less significant, compared to reverse osmosis.

Disadvantages - It has high operating cost in case of waste heat unavailability. High temperature imply high corrosion & scale formation.